Why does Earley Hayes ask his son Raleigh to collect things and people, and bring them to New Orleans?

What changes in Mingo's character once he gains courage?

Describe Raleigh Hayes' attitude toward life at the beginning of the story.

What prompts Aura Hayes to engage in politics?

Why might Jubal Roberts be so withdrawn and haughty toward Raleigh? Compare and contrast Gates Hayes to his half brother Raleigh?

Of what significance is the plaster bust that Raleigh steals from the Thermopylae public library?

Describe Stone Mountain.

Why does Earley select New Orleans as Raleigh's destination?

What prompts Mingo to suspect his wife Vera is having an affair with Raleigh?