Of the Coming of John

Highlights

• Racism begins with the idea that people can be divided into groups called races, which are based on physical traits.
• Racism is a form of prejudice. It is a belief that some races are superior to others and should have more power than others.
• Racial stereotypes are usually negative and can lead to discrimination.
• Racism can come in the form of excluding, assuming, blaming, or labeling others based on their ¨race¨ or ethnic background.

Of the Coming of John

Reading Comprehension #3

Please, answer the following questions with complete sentences. 

Part I:
1. In what ways were the students at Well Institute "like ghosts"? 

2. What did the people think about John going north to college?


Part II:

3. Why do John's teachers tell him that he must leave the Institute? What is he like when he returns to college?


Part III:
4. What does the usher say to John about leaving his seat? Is it true? Why did the usher speak to John at all?


Part IV:
5. Is the judge happy that John wants to teach in the school for black children? Why, or why not?


Part V:
6. Why does John say to his mother, "yes, Mammy, I´m going... North"?