Results
#1. Where did Hezekiah Jones live?
“in a place… in Arkansas.”
#2. What did Hezekiah call the books he kept in his cupboard?
Hezekiah referred to the books as his “rainy season,” symbolizing preparation for hard times.
#3. What livestock did Hezekiah own?
The story mentions “a couple of hogs and things like that.”
#4. How did Hezekiah handle money?
#5. What did the white folks say about Hezekiah’s reading?
#6. How did Hezekiah respond about believing in the Lord?
Hezekiah’s skepticism was rooted in lack of direct experience.
#7. What did Hezekiah say about being good?
He equated goodness with equality among people.
#8. What principle did Hezekiah believe in?
Hezekiah valued community responsibility over religious reward or punishment.
#9. What ultimately happened to Hezekiah?
The story ends with Hezekiah being hung “high as a pigeon.”
#10. How does Hezekiah’s view of religion differ from the preacher’s?
Hezekiah emphasizes neighborly duty instead of religious reward.
