LA Grade6- J.3 Analyze passages from Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cr

Why doesn't Little Man want to get off the road?

• He wants to stay on the path with T.J.

• He wants to get on the bus with the other kids.

• He wants to keep his clothes clean.

What is the meaning of gullies as used in the passage?

• caves

• streams

• ditches

Look at the text in bold. What does this figurative language show about Little Man's reaction to the bus?

• He is impressed by the bus's speed and doesn't think he can catch up to it.

• He is terrified of the bus and recognizes the danger it poses to him.

• He is angry that the bus did not stop for him even though he was running alongside it.

What makes Moe's trip to school different from Cassie's?

• Moe has to walk farther, so it takes him longer to get to school.

• Moe walks alone because no one else wants to walk with him.

• Moe catches rides from people along his way to school.

Look at the text in bold. What does this description reveal about the children and their clothing?

• The children generally do not take very good care of their nice Sunday clothes.

• The children are generally excited about wearing nice Sunday clothes to school.

• The children are not used to wearing their nice Sunday clothes at school.

What is the meaning of trek as used in the passage?

• a difficult drive

• a leisurely stroll

• a long journey

What is most likely true about Cassie's opinion of Mary Lou?

• She thinks Mary Lou is elegant.

• She thinks Mary Lou is spoiled.

• She thinks Mary Lou is intimidating.

How do students feel about wearing shoes on the first day of school?

• They are embarrassed by their shoes.

• They are eager to wear their shoes.

• They are uncomfortable in their shoes.

Based on the passage, what can you tell about Moe?

• He seems exhausted by the length of the daily journey he makes.

• He is motivated to attend school and continue his education.

• He is overwhelmed by his chores at home and his schoolwork.

What effect does the bus incident have on Little Man?

• He is scared and unsure.

• He is shaken and discouraged.

• He is energized and determined.