Big Joe's Funeral

Why was Big Joe's neighborhood so loud?

• People are always arguing.

• Shots were being fired.

• There are a lot of little kids.

• It's the 4th of July.

How did people feel about Freddy?

• He was loved by all.

• People had no use for him.

• Only his family cared for him.

• People kept calling the cops on him.

What song was sung at Freddy's funeral?

• Precious Lord

• End of the Road

• It's So Hard to Say Goodbye

• Go Tell It On the Mountain

Who is Big Joe?

• A business owner

• A Preacher

• A drug dealer

• A cop

Why is the story named Big Joe's Funeral?

• Because Big Joe owns the local funeral parlor.

• Because Big Joe planned someone's funeral.

• Because Big Joe wanted to be appreciated while he is alive.

• Because the neighborhood came together in sadness to remember Big Joe.

Who called in the fake tip to the police?

• Big Joe

• Willie

• Peaches

• Sadie

Which of the following DOES NOT apply to Big Joe's funeral?

• Big Joe was in a casket.

• Big Joe was dead.

• The narrator was telling the story.

• Sadie got "misty" hearing people talk about Big Joe

Where was Big Joe when people entered the funeral parlor?

• Seated at the front.

• Inside the casket.

• Hiding in the back.

• He was not there.

What does Peaches was not giving Big Joe his "propers" mean?

• She did not show Big Joe the proper respect.

• She called him Big Joe instead of Sir.

• She did not give Big Joe the money she owed him.

• She stole something she was supposed to give Big Joe.

How did Big Joe feel about the people in his community?

• He didn't really care about them.

• He looked down on them.

• He thought they were victims of racism.

• He did everything he could to support them, even giving them his money.