1. What connections can you draw between Desmond's article and the lives of the Gee's Bend quilters? (Write at least 250 words.)
2. How does capitalism as depicted in Desmond's article impact the lives of the Gee's Bend quilters today? (Write at least 250 words.)
3. Does having insight into how slavery formed today's brand of capitalism help you better understand the poverty of Gee's Bend? Why or
why not? (Write at least 250 words.)
4. From the Quilts of Gee's Bend Slideshow, which are your favorite quilts and why? (Write at least 250 words.)