Ch.1-6 Leon's Story

Who is the owner of the farm Leon and his family work/live on?

• Mr. Jones
• Mr. Johnson
• Mr. Jack

What does Leon's dad do for a living? (The name of his job)

Answer explanation

Leon’s dad is involved in sharecropping, which is a system where farmers work on land owned by someone else in exchange for a share of the crops. This indicates his occupation is related to agriculture.

What is one of the only things African Americans learned in school?

• How to read and write in general
• How to only read and only write their own names
• How to read

What would happen to the black students when they would walk home from school?

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 0, indicating that the question does not specify any negative actions towards black students walking home from school. Therefore, the assumption of stones being thrown is not supported.

What is the name of the person telling this story?

Answer explanation

The story is told by Leon, as indicated by the question. Therefore, the correct answer is Leon.

What is the name of the school that Leon gets to go to?

• Prudential School
• Provident School
• Providence School

What was the only time of the year that brought black and white people together?

• Christmas day
• When someone died
• Both A & B

Name one thing that black students had to do in their classrooms that white students did not have to do? (hint: think about the cold weather or food)

Answer explanation

Black students often had to chop wood for heating in their classrooms, a task that white students did not have to do, especially in cold weather. This highlights the disparities in resources and responsibilities between the two groups.

What is the name of the husband and wife who were nice to the black students/children

• The Curtis'
• The Clark's
• The Tuck's

Where did African Americans go to get their food at a restaurant?

• The back door of the place
• The front door of the place