Part I, Chapter Eight: Questions and Answers

Mules and Men | Part I, Chapter Eight: Questions and Answers

Study Questions
1. When does the story of John and the lion take place?

2. Explain the phrase: “Dat ole lion give John de book; de bookity book.”

3. Why should you choose your corn bread before your fish, according to Jim Allen?

4. How old is Dad Boykin?

5.Why do you need to “knock de breezes offen yo’ back” when you warm yourself?

6. Why should you put your feet right next to the fire when you warm yourself?

7. What does Larkins mean when he warns Big Sweet, “Don’t let de gator beat you to the pond”?

8. Why...

[The entire page is 441 words long]

Over 3,500 study guides, question and answer forums, literature criticism, reference content, and much more!

Tell a friend about Mules and Men at eNotes.