5. In 'About Russell," how does the author choose to characterize Mommy? Choose the
best answer.
A kind and caring woman who fights for what's best for her children.
A tough and pessimistic woman who does not support her children.
A funny and vibrant woman who advocates for the importance of mental Health
O Aster but fair woman with high expectations and loose morals.
6. Which of the following sentences best supports your answer to question 5?
O "In my mind, I explained the chess-board as a shrine maintained by our mother.
She needed to remember that she had children who once played games in her
house."
"If we complained about indiscernible ailments as children, Mommy would say,
"Don't go looking for trouble, because it will find you."
"Mommy, who was listening from the living room said, That ain't nothing'."
"For one thing, Mommy didn't fuss too much when he got a part-time job through
the Youth Corps, and her objections to his joining the track team at school were
clearly ceremonial."
7. What is the most likely reason Williams-Garcia continues to mention the chess board
that remained set up at her home long after the game had been played?
It is during a chess game that she first realizes Russell has mental health
concerns
The entire family wants to remember Russell as he was when he was happy and
successful; they do not want to acknowledge his mental illness.
She wants to relive the moment when she was smart enough to beat her older
brother
The chessboard symbolizes Russell's intelligence, maturity, success, and
happiness