1. Should the Reeds have moved back to Roswell when they found out Davey could not find work as a carpenter in Atlanta?

2. Why would being able to read be very important to girls like Hannalee and Delie?

3. Why is Hannalee disappointed that there is no school for her to attend in Atlanta?

4. What reason is given for why Northern businessmen hire Southerners to work for them? Does the reason make sense to you?

5. Why is Hannalee surprised each time she hears of Southerners, especially Southern men, misbehaving?

6. How important is religion in Be Ever Hopeful, Hannalee?

7. Why is it that Hannalee has no particular prejudice against blacks?

8. What role does hope play in Be Ever Hopeful, Hannalee?

9. Honesty is very important to the Reeds. Why?

10. Why do the Reeds refuse to accept food from the Freedman's Bureau?

11. Why do the women in the Reed...