Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: Chapter 8

What is Cassie's new reaction to Lillian Jean, following the incident in Strawberry?

• She tells Lillian Jean blacks and whites are equal.

• She offers to carry Lillian Jean's books.

• She waits in the bushes to throw red paint on Lillian Jean.

• She tells Jeremy to keep Lillian Jean away from her or else.

Papa says that he and Cassie are a lot alike, but that her temper is more like _____________.

• Mama

• Big Ma

• Stacey

• Uncle Hammer

Which of the following best describes what Papa tells Cassie about his life philosophy?

• Never give up on any fight, no matter the cost.

• The best way to handle an argument is always to walk away, regardless of right and wrong.

• The most important thing you can do is make decisions you can respect.

• No one can treat you badly unless you let them.

What is T.J. worried about at school?

• Geometry class

• Final exams

• Reading

• Lunchtime

Who hit first in the fight in the woods?

• Cassie

• Lillian Jean

Why is it important that Lillian Jean hit first?

• Cassie got to hit her but could say she was just defending herself.

• Cassie had to fight even though she wanted to make peace with Lillian Jean.

• Lillian Jean is younger than Cassie.

• Lillian Jean is younger than Stacey.

Who comes to Mama's class to see what she is teaching?

• Uncle Hammer

• Mr. Wallace, Mr. Granger, and members of the school board

• Big Ma

• Representatives from the state legislature

What is she teaching about when the men listen?

• Reconstruction

• The truth about slavery

• Sharecropping

• The slavery chapter from the textbook

Who went into the Wallace's store and told them about Mama's teaching and the boycott?

• Lillian Jean

• T.J.

• Mr. Granger

• Jeremy

What was T.J.'s punishment for getting Mama fired?

• Cassie punched him.

• Everyone stopped talking to him.

• He was kicked out of school.

• He got whipped.