James brother Richie tell him that he's adopted, that his real mother is in jail, and that he will be returned to her shortly.
As a child, James is interested in his mother's family history. Since Ruth does not answer many of his questions, James turns his questions to his siblings. When James questions his brother Richie about his mother's light skin, Richie tells James that it doesn't matter because he, James, is adopted.
Hence, the correct answer is he's adopted, that his real mother is in jail, and that he will be returned to her shortly.
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