Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Chapter 7 Reading Check

Why does Stacey give his coat to TJ?

• He knows that TJ is poor and needs it

• He lost a bet with TJ

• He is embarrassed to wear the coat because his friends tease him

• It fits TJ better than it does Stacey

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What lesson does Uncle Hammer want Stacey to learn from the incident with the coat?

• Be careful who you trust.

• Listen to your parents.

• Help those in need.

• Stand by your beliefs.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Christmas at the Logan's home is

• a quiet and serious event

• lively and full of friends, food, and stories

• ruined by the night men

• spent with all of their extended family

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What story does Mr. Morrison tell the family?

• He tells the story about why he was fired from the railroad

• He tells the story about how he met his wife

• He tells the story about how he got the burns on his body

• He tells the story of when he was a slave

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does Jeremy bring Stacey for Christmas?

• a bag of peanuts

• a toy train

• a scarf

• a flute

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is Papa's reaction when Jeremy stops by on Christmas?

• He is angry and refuses to let him come through the door.

• He is polite, but distant and cautious.

• He is welcoming and kind.

• He is fearful and uncomfortable.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

Which of the following is an example of the "Words of the Wiser" signpost?

• "...a man did not blame others for his own stupidity; he learned from his mistake and came stronger for it."

• "And anyone with any sense would know it's a good thing, ain't that right?"

• "Seems to me if Stacey's not smart enough to hold on to a good coat, he don't deserve it."

• "In this house we do not give away what loved ones give to us."

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.L.7.5D

Why does Papa tell Stacey that black people can't be friends with white people?

• He said that all white people are racist.

• He said that white people have power over black people so they can't trust their friendship.

• He said that white people want to make them slaves again so they can't be friends.

• He did not say that. He said that Stacey could be friends with Jeremy because Jeremy is different.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Why does Big Ma meet with Mr. Jamison?

• She asks him to back the credit for the familes who shop in Vicksburg.

• She needed to sign over the property to her sons.

• She wanted to invite him and his family to Christmas dinner.

• She needed him to help her with Mr. Granger's lawsuit.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does Mr. Jamison feel about the boycott of the Wallace store?

• He thinks that it is a bad idea.

• He supports the boycott, but worries for Logan's safety

• He thinks it is a great idea and will work to bring about change.

• He understands why they are boycotting, but he refuses to help.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6