Grandaddy's Turn

What did the boy think when his granddaddy gave him lots of chores?

• Granddaddy was getting older and needed the boy's help.

• The boy was growing up fast and could do a mans work alongside Granddaddy.

• Granddaddy figured the boy was going to get in a lot of trouble.

• Granddaddy knew the boy wanted to be a farmer when he grew up.

One morning, Grandma surprised Granddaddy because she had---.

• cleaned and ironed his suit

• earned two dollars selling her jam

• received a letter from Granddaddy's brother

• baked him a cherry pie, his favorite

What happened as Granddaddy and the boy stood in line to vote?

• People cut in front of them.

• A lady pointed to Granddaddy's clothes and laughed.

• They were told to come back the next day.

• Someone said the boy should be in school.

Why wasn't Granddaddy allowed to vote that day?

• He didn't have a birth certificate.

• He couldn't write his name.

• He couldn't afford to pay the poll tax.

• He couldn't read the words in the book.

What did the boy remember about the day his granddaddy tried to vote?

• Granddaddy was so angry he might have lost his temper, but he didn't.

• Granddaddy told him to stay in school and get a good education.

• Granddaddy remarked that patience has a way of running out sometimes.

• Granddaddy made him promise not to tell anyone what had happened.