Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry - Ch. 10

The fact that Papa creates a plan to overcome the money shortage reveals that he...

• is not good at solving problems

• does not give up in the face of difficulty

• is not good at managing money

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

When Mama and David discuss Mr. Morrison's refusal to leave the farm in spite of the presence of the angry Wallaces, the reader learns that Mr. Morrison...

• is not easily frightened

• is foolish

• enjoys fighting

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Because the Logans share their planter with Mr. Higgins, the reader may conclude that...

• the Logans mind their own business

• the Logans are neighborly

• the Logans are bitter because the Higginses refuse to participate in the boycott

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

Kaleb Wallace's comments to Mr. Morrison reveal that he is...

• furious, vengeful, and impartial

• angry, clear-thinking, and fair

• narrow-minded, ignorant, and prejudiced

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

When Mr. Morrison refuses to respond to Kaleb's name calling, Mr. Morrison reveals that he is...

• calm and controlled

• fearful and furious

• enraged and indifferent

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

The fact that Kaleb waits until the family is "far down the road, almost out of hearing" before he screams a second stream of abuse confirms that he is...

• brave only from a distance

• tough

• not intimidated by Mr. Morrison's display of strength

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Mr. Morrison says, "I ain't never had no children of my own. I think sometimes if I had, I'd've wanted a son and daughter just like you and Mr. Logan ... and grandbabies like these babies of yours..."

This statement indicates that this strong, physically imposing man...

• uses his strength to intimate others

• is really a frightened person

• has a gentle, kind nature

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

The fact that the Wallaces will not bring charges against Mr. Morrison because they are embarrassed by their injuries reveals...

• how frightened they are

• how important their pride is to them

• that deep down they are fair people

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Cassie's cry that she will "ram" anyone who is glad her father is hurt highlights her ever-present

• serenity

• temper

• sense of calm

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

When Papa assures Mama that Mr. Granger has a "need to show us where we stand in the scheme of things", he is saying that Mr. Granger...

• keeps an eye on the Logans

• is helpful

• likes to be powerful

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2