Untitled Flashcards

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Why does Stacey feel some resentment toward Mr. Morrison at first?

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Stacey doesn't like Mr. Morrison at first in the book "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry." It's because Stacey's dad is away a lot, and Stacey thinks he should be the one taking care of the family. But then Mr. Morrison shows up, and he's big and strong. Stacey feels like Mr. Morrison is doing his job of protecting everyone, and that makes Stacey feel not so important anymore.

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Why does Stacey go to the Wallace's store?

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Stacey goes to the Wallaces' store to save his friend T.J. from getting into big trouble. Even though Stacey knows he's not supposed to go there, he wants to be a good friend and bring T.J. back home safe.

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Mr. Morrison says he is not going to tell Stacey's mother about the children going to the Wallace's store. But, what does he expect Stacey to do?

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Mr. Morrison expects Stacey to tell his mom the truth about going to the Wallace's store. He wants Stacey to be honest and take responsibility for his actions, even though it might get him in trouble.

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Why is Big Ma so proud of her dead husband, Paul Edward?

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Big Ma is super proud of Paul Edward because he worked really hard to buy their land and keep it in the family. He was brave and smart enough to own land when it was really tough for Black people to do that, and he made sure his family had a place to call their own.

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Mama takes her children to see the Berry's. What does she want the children to learn from this visit?

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Mama takes her kids to see the Berrys to show them how dangerous and unfair racism can be. She wants them to understand why it's important to stand up against mean people and stores like the Wallaces, even if it's hard or scary.

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How does Mr. Jamison, the lawyer, remind Cassie of her father?

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Mr. Jamison reminds Cassie of her father because he's fair and treats Black people with respect, which not all white people do. Like Cassie's dad, Mr. Jamison is brave enough to stand up for what's right, even when other white people might not like it.

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Why does Cassie become so angry at Mr. Barnett?

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Cassie gets super mad at Mr. Barnett because he's really mean and unfair to her in his store. He makes her wait forever and helps all the white customers first, even though Cassie was there before them, and he talks to her like she's not important just because she's Black.