Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry---Chapters 1-3

Front

Why are Cassie and her brothers worried?

Back

They are afraid that white men know they dug the ditch and will hurt their family.

Front

How does Cassie's mom feel about the books that Cassie and Little Man did not want?

Back

She agrees with her children that the books are unacceptable.

Front

Why does Stacey say they should be hidden when the bus comes?

Back

They do not want the bus driver to know that they dug the ditch.

Front

What does Cassie mean when she says 'The Great Faith Elementary School....was a dismal end to an hour's journey'?

Back

The school does not look very nice.

Front

What did the sheriff do after Henrietta told him what happened to John?

Back

He told Henrietta she was a liar and she should go home.

Front

What is the significance of the ditch that Cassie and her brothers dug?

Back

It symbolizes their resistance against the injustices they face.

Front

How does the setting of the story influence the characters' experiences?

Back

The setting reflects the racial tensions and economic struggles of the time.

Front

What role does family play in the lives of Cassie and her brothers?

Back

Family provides support and a sense of identity amidst adversity.

Front

What does the term 'unacceptable' mean in the context of the books?

Back

It refers to the poor quality and disrespectful treatment of the children's education.

Front

How does Cassie's perspective on school differ from that of her mother?

Back

Cassie sees the school as a place of inequality, while her mother focuses on the importance of education.