Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry End of Unit Assessment

What are the condition of the books that Cassie and Little Man receive?

• The books are in gently used condition.

• The books are brand new.

• The books in very bad condition and have been used for many years.

• The books are not interesting to them so they don't even look at them.

What do we learn about Little Man from his reaction to receiving the books?

What did Cassie, Stacey, Little Man, & Christopher-John do for revenge of the school bus incident?

• They dug a trench so the tires got stuck.

• They popped the tires so the bus couldn't drive.

• They broke the windshield of the bus.

• They tampered with the engine so the bus couldn't drive.

What do you think Cassie means by, "I don't think my feet would have wanted that badly for me to be educated"? What is Cassie referring to?

Who are the nightmen?

• A group of white men that harass and punish black people

• A group of black men who seek justice against discrimination

• a government agency hired to keep people of Mississippi in order

• news reporters who go out to ensure there is media coverage of events.

Explain why Mama brings the children to visit the Berry farm. What lesson do the children learn by visiting the farm?

Big Ma makes Cassie apologize to Lillian Jean because she thinks it is the nice thing to do.

• True

• False

What does Cassie do to get revenge on Lillian Jean? What does Lillian Jean confess to Cassie?

Which statement best expresses one of the themes of the book?

• If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything.

• In order to succeed, one must own land, save money, and have a family.

• People of certain race deserve more than those from another race.

• It is wrong to treat people unfairly based on the color of their skin

What does it meant to be "separate but equal"? Explain this concept.