Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Chapters 1-3

Front

What does Stacey plan to do to avoid the bus?

Back

Stacey plans to dig a trench across the road that will damage the bus.

Front

Who is the narrator of the story?

Back

Cassie

Front

Who does not understand why Little Man refuses the book?

Back

Miss Crocker

Front

Why is Little Man upset about the book?

Back

Little Man is upset because the books are dirty and they have an offensive word in them.

Front

What type of figurative language is used in the phrase 'The dust was forced to surrender to the mastery of the rain'?

Back

Personification.

Front

What is the main theme of 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry'?

Back

The main theme is racial injustice and the struggle for equality.

Front

Who are the main characters introduced in the first three chapters?

Back

Stacey, Cassie, Little Man, and T.J.

Front

What does Little Man refuse to accept when he gets to school?

Back

Little Man refuses to accept a book that is dirty and has an offensive word.

Front

How does Cassie feel about the treatment of her family?

Back

Cassie feels frustrated and confused about the unfair treatment of her family.

Front

What does the character T.J. represent in the story?

Back

T.J. represents the complexities of friendship and peer pressure.