Memories of childhood

What did Bama notice with regard to an elder from their street ? What explanation did her brother give her for this strange behaviour ?

What advice did Bama's brother give her so that she may overcome the humiliation of being born an untouchable ?

What was Bama's reaction to the way the people of her community were treated ?

What is the thread of commonality that runs through the childhood experiences of Bama and Zitkala-Sa ?

Why was she embarrassed when she reacted to the sound of the first gong at the breakfast table ? What was expected of them ?

What evidence is there to prove that Zitkala was unaccustomed to the ways of the Whites ?