REVIEW OF A CHOICE OF WEAPONS BY GORDON PARKS
Characters
What is the name of Gordon’s sister whom he first lived with in St. Paul?
Maggie Lee
Who was the friend that helped Gordon get into the CCC.
Bill Hunter
This person helped Gordon get out of Chicago.
Uncle Pete.
Characters con’t
This sister took Gordon in after he became very sick and fainted at school.
Cora
This man taught Gordon much about photography and encouraged him to experience his surroundings.
Roy Stryker
Settings
Gordon was born in this place and lived here until he was 15.Fort Scott, Kansas
Gordon was sent to this city after his mother died.
St. Paul, Minnesota
Gordon hopped a train to this city in hopes of finding a job.
Chicago
Settings Con’t Gordon found himself in this city
homeless and penniless after the band broke up.
New York City
Gordon was surprised by the racism and segregation in this city.Washington DC
Jobs This was one of Gordon’s first jobs. It ended
when the owner was busted for selling stolen goods.
The diner or Freddie’s diner.
Gordon was very lucky when he received a job at this plush, beautiful place in St. Paul.
The Minnesota Club
Larry Duncan gave Gordon this job that took Gordon to New York City.
A band member – he played piano.
Jobs Con’t This job provided steady employment
and allowed Gordon to take photos as well.
A porter on the train.
This job was a turning point in Gordon’s life.
Joining the CCC.
Conflicts This conflict occurred when Gordon’s
brother-in-law did what?He pushed Gordon’s sister up against a
wall.
This conflict occurred when Big John wouldn’t give what to Gordon?
Big John wouldn’t give Gordon his pay.
This conflict occurred when Gordon got into a fight and fell through a window. Who was he fighting?
Three white men passing hand bills out.
Conflicts Con’t This conflict occurred when all the men in
the CCC unit liked Gordon and Bill and not this person.
Michigan Jones
This conflict occurred between Sally and Gordon because this person(s) were mingling in their relationship.
Sally’s mother
Positives Gordon’s father reminded Gordon to
remember his mother’s…Teachings
Gordon and his friends did this on Easter?Bought suits and walked up and down the
street showing off.
Sally’s father changed his mind about Gordon when this happened?
Sally became pregnant
Positives Con’t
This is the name of the first song of Gordon’s that played on the radio.
“No Love”
This is the name of the Department Store that put one of Gordon’s first pictures in its front window.
Frank Murphy
Photography What happened to Gordon when he was
taking his first pictures?He fell into water and all the film fell in as
well.
Where (location) did Gordon buy his first camera?
A pawn shop
Gordon’s big break into photography was when he was able to work where?
The Farm Security Administration (FSA)
Photography Con’t One of Gordon’s first famous photos was
of a charwoman (cleaning lady). Why didn’t Gordon like this photo?
He felt it was too posed.
Roy Stryker wanted Gordon to figure out a way to show the poverty and racism people experienced in what city?
Washington DC
Photos from OWI
Gordon and sons 1969