Born+Blue

**Setting: **  Southern U.S., Alabama? Janie/Leshaya- white girl growing up in a black community, likes to sing, bold, determined, wild Paul- serious, likes music, teaches Leshaya to read music Etta- Leshaya's daughte Harmon- Janie's "brother" Mama Linda- Janie's birth mother, heroin addict, persuasive Harmon- Janie's friend at foster home, adopted to live with wealthy family Doris Mellon- Social worker for Janie and Harmon, daughter died named Leshaya Patsy- lady at foster home, Pete- man at foster home Mr. James and Mrs. James- Harmon's adopted parents, wealthy Mitch and Shelly- people Mama Linda give Leshaya to after kidnapping, bought with heroin, shoplifts at mall, Rosalie- Maid at inn where Leshaya stayed, brought Leshaya home to live with her big family Cliff- Rosalie's brother, close to Leshaya Joy Victoria- shelters Leshaya when she is pregnant Mick- part of band Lisa- likes Paul Steve Jed- drug addict,drummer, Mrs. Trane- neighbor, helps care for Mama Linda Leshaya is trying to become a singer, and is faced with many obstacles before she can claim the road to fame. she leaves her child under the care of Harmon so she can pursue her dream and someday possibly get her child back. 1.  QUESTION: When does Janie start singing?  1.  ANSWER: Harmon has some blues tapes, and Janie sings along to them.  2.  QUESTION: Where does Janie meet Harmon again?  <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msoasciifontfamily: Calibri; msohansifontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin;">2. <span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msoasciifontfamily: Calibri; msohansifontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Arial;">ANSWER: She meets him in the mall; he is playing the trumpet for the choir, and she recognizes him. <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msoasciifontfamily: Calibri; msohansifontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin;">3. <span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msoasciifontfamily: Calibri; msohansifontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Arial;">QUESTION: Why does Janie leave Mama Shell and Mitch? <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msoasciifontfamily: Calibri; msohansifontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin;">3. <span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msoasciifontfamily: Calibri; msohansifontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Arial;">ANSWER: She leaves because they are arrested for drug dealing. She takes the money saved in a shoebox. <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msoasciifontfamily: Calibri; msohansifontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin;">4. <span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msoasciifontfamily: Calibri; msohansifontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Arial;">QUESTION: Why does Paul kick Leshaya out of his apartment? <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msoasciifontfamily: Calibri; msohansifontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin;">4. <span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msoasciifontfamily: Calibri; msohansifontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Arial;">ANSWER: His good friend, the drummer, got killed by drugs, and she was present to watch him. <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msoasciifontfamily: Calibri; msohansifontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin;">5. <span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msoasciifontfamily: Calibri; msohansifontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Arial;">QUESTION: Who is Leshaya's favorite singer? <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msoasciifontfamily: Calibri; msohansifontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin;">5. <span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msoasciifontfamily: Calibri; msohansifontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Arial;">ANSWER: Her idol that she wants to meet someday is Etta James. <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msoasciifontfamily: Calibri; msohansifontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin;">6. <span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msoasciifontfamily: Calibri; msohansifontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Arial;">QUESTION: Why does Leshaya leave Joy after the baby is born? <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msoasciifontfamily: Calibri; msohansifontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin;">6. <span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msoasciifontfamily: Calibri; msohansifontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Arial;">ANSWER: She leaves because she is afraid the social worker will take her baby away from her. <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msoasciifontfamily: Calibri; msohansifontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin;">7. <span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msoasciifontfamily: Calibri; msohansifontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Arial;">QUESTION: Where does Leshaya travel after Paul kicks her out of his apartment. <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msoasciifontfamily: Calibri; msohansifontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin;">7. <span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msoasciifontfamily: Calibri; msohansifontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Arial;">ANSWER: She goes to a beach house where her mother is really sick, and care for her with Mrs. Trane until she dies. <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msoasciifontfamily: Calibri; msohansifontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin;">8. <span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msoasciifontfamily: Calibri; msohansifontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Arial;">QUESTION: Where do Rosalie and Leshaya meet? <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msoasciifontfamily: Calibri; msohansifontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin;">8. <span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msoasciifontfamily: Calibri; msohansifontfamily: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Arial;">ANSWER: Rosalie is a maid at the Holiday Inn where Leshaya stays after her pregnancy. She is really sick and Rosalie takes care of her and brings her back to her home.
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