Roll of Thunder Quiz

What words describe the personality of Christopher-John?

• extremely neat

• likes to avoid conflict

• hot-tempered and gets in trouble often

• lazy and extorts others for personal gain

What did the night riders do to Sam Tatum?

• They lynched him.

• They set him on fire. 

• They ran over him.

• They tarred and feathered him. 

How does Cassie Logan's character develop in the first five chapters of "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry"?

• She becomes more understanding of the racial injustices around her.

• She becomes less curious about the world and more focused on her studies.

• She shows no significant change or development.

• She becomes increasingly indifferent to her family's struggles.

What is the primary setting of "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" in the first five chapters?

• A bustling city in the North.

• The Logan family's farm in Mississippi during the Great Depression.

• A small village in Africa.

• A suburban neighborhood in the 1950s.

Which theme is most evident in the first five chapters of "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry"?

• The importance of education.

• The struggle for racial equality.

• The value of friendship.

• The impact of technology on society.

What conflict does Cassie Logan face in the first five chapters?

• Conflict with her teachers over her academic performance.

• Conflict with her parents about her responsibilities at home.

• Racial conflict with white children and adults in her community.

• Conflict with her siblings over personal belongings.

How does the Logan family's land play into the plot in the first five chapters?

• It is a source of pride and independence for the family.

• It is a burden that the family struggles to maintain.

• It has no significant impact on the plot.

• It is a magical place that provides the family with supernatural protection.

Which character is most directly involved in teaching Cassie about racial injustice?

• Little Man

• Mama

• Stacey

• Mr. Morrison

What significant event involving the school bus occurs in the early chapters?

• The school bus breaks down, and the Logan children help repair it.

• The school bus splashes the Logan children with mud on purpose.

• The Logan children are allowed to ride the school bus for the first time.

• The school bus is used as a symbol of technological progress.

How does the community's reaction to the Wallaces' store reflect a central theme of the novel?

• It shows the community's indifference to racial injustice.

• It highlights the community's reliance on the store for supplies.

• It demonstrates the community's collective stand against racial injustice.

• It underscores the community's preference for modern conveniences.