to perform the Christian ceremony of dipping in or sprinkling with water as a symbol of becoming a member of the church
baptize
a chair through which high voltages of electricity are passed in order to execute a convicted criminal
electric chair
CH13 What gift does Mama send Ella in the mail?
She sends her a new record and a letter.
Who is thinking this: "I'm happy I get to spend Christmas with Lucille and Ella."
Helen
CH11 Why does Ella think Mr Parker is her daddy?
Because Mr. Parker does not treat her like most white people treat black people. Mr. Parker has always been nice to her.
a machine that plays records, vinyl discs recorded with music or speech
record player
CH12 Who comes to Alcolu to try and help George?
A group of people called the NAACP.
CH11 What do the white boys do to Ella?
They pull her into the creek and push her face under the water.
Who is thinking this: "I'm so happy my daddy is back!"
Henry
to kill (someone suspected of a crime or offense) without legal authority, esp. by hanging
lynch
the practice of separating people according to groups, especially racial groups
segregation
CH13 Who cuts down the Christmas tree?
Henry cuts down the Christmas tree.
Who is thinking this: "I'm worried about Myrna."
Granny
The woman from Russia who was kind to Ella
Svetlana
What did Henry steal from the store
fishing lure
Who is thinking this: "I hope Ella forgives me."
Mama
Who looked after Ella on the train?
Gerald
What does George want to have when he is older?
restaurant
Who is thinking this: "I hope Ella is OK."
Mr. Parker
In the USA, a word that people sometimes use for talking to a woman in a nice way.
ma'am
Ella lover her _______ hat.
stetson
CH12 Why didn’t Mr Parker move to New York to make records?
Because his daddy died, so he had to stay home to work at the store.