The Road to Memphis | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Memphis - This is the city where the group brings Moe in order to get him on a train.

Strawberry - This is the small town where Moe attacks the Aames brothers.

Jackson - This is the city where Stacey works and where Cassie goes to school.

The Cafe - This is where the group gathers and plans how to get Moe out of Mississippi.

The Gas Station - This is where the group runs into trouble with white men.

The Tree Grove - This is where Moe almost declares his love for...
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