Crossword puzzle clue "he was often asked knowhutimean by ernest"

He was often asked "Knowhutimean?" by Ernest

Nevertheless, she asked him if he had attended her high school, and after he said yes, she asked "...?"

Question often asked after twirling

One often asked for an autograph

They're often asked to look

Question often asked long-distance

"Football Team Leaves L.A."? [Ernest Hemingway]

Ernest Gaines title about racism, read literally