Chapter 6 Roll of Thunder

What did Stacey do after seeing the car?

• He ran toward the house.

• He went to sleep.

• He called for help.

• He ignored it.

How is Uncle Hammer described in terms of his appearance?

• Tall and thin

• Short and stout

• Nattily dressed in a gray pin-striped suit

• Wearing a colorful robe

Throwing open the door to

Mama’s room, we stood dumbfounded in the doorway. What does dumfounded mean

• quickly

• indifferent

• trimly and tidy

• puzzled

What does the word "aloofness" mean as used in the text?

• Friendliness

• Indifference

• Happiness

• Sadness

Who interrupted Cassie when she was about to tell her story?

• Uncle Hammer

• Big Ma

• Big Ma's friend

• Big Ma's neighbor

He winked slyly at Stacey.

“Don’t it, Stacey?” What does slyly mean?

• astonished

• in a manner to avoid notice

• puzzled

• indifferent

What do Cassie and Little Man hope happens?

• Uncle Hammer teaches Mr. Simms a lesson.

• Mr. Morrison gets lost.

• Mama changes her mind.

• Big Ma returns home safely.

What does the figure do after the Packard roars to life?

• Jumps into the other side.

• Runs away.

• Stays still.

• Calls for help.

What did some white people believe about black people during slavery?

• They were stronger.

• They were smarter.

• They were not really people like white people.

• They were richer.

Instead of Mr. Granger, a tall, handsome man, nattily dressed

in a gray pin-striped suit and vest, stood by the fire with his

arm around Big Ma. What does nattily mean?

• well dressed

• sloppy

• spindly

• muffled