The issuance lists in the front of Cassie and Little Man's books show that:

• Black students get the best of what the county can afford

• Black students are thought of as second-class

• Black students get up-tp-date information in their books

• Black students work hard and are well awarded

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During the time period and setting of this book, black people:

• Worked hard in order to gain the respect of white people

• Enjoyed economic wealth and a great deal of luxury

• Lived in fear of whites and experienced great injustice

• Attended excellent schools and advanced through education

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The friendship between T.J. and Stacey:

• Seems to be fair and equal

• Seems unfair with Stacey always giving T.J. a hard time

• Seems imbalanced with T.J. always leading Stacey in the wrong direction

• Seems honest, open, and truthful

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Why does the Logan family often keep secrets from Uncle Hammer?

• He is timid and weak, and the secrets would terrify him

• He has distanced himself from the family

• He will not take their side; he believes white people can be good

• He has a bad temper and they fear he will get in big trouble

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Which set of words best describes Cassie?

• bossy, goofy, light-hearted

• confident, clever, outspoken, and resilient

• fearful, shy, quiet, and calm

• weak, withdrawn, and sickly

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The Logans want others to shop in Vicksburg because:

• It is very affordable

• It's the only way they can stand up to the white people

• They will make money off of the people who they purchase supplies for

• They don't believe the Wallace's store is a good place for kids to hang out

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Who is the one white person in this story who supports and tries to protect the Logans?

• Mr. Granger

• Mr. Simms

• Mr. Jamison

• Mr. Dewbery

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How does Mr. Granger indirectly try to destroy the Logan family?

• He uses his power to try and ruin them financially

• He uses his connections to cut off their food supply

• He uses his relationships to turn their friends against them

• He uses his wealth to illegally buy their land and kick them out

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This novel was written by:

• Christopher Paul Curtis

• Mildred D. Taylor

• Virginia Hamilton

• William H. Armstrong

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 What is the "last straw" that ends TJ's friendship with Stacey?

• He took his coat.
• He got Mrs. Logan fired.
• He stole Uncle Hammer's car.
• He became friends with the Sims' brothers.

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