Roll of Thunder

In Chapter 8, which character said this quote to Cassie, "There are things you can't back down on, things you gotta take a stand on."?

• Mama

• Papa

• Uncle Hammer

• Big Ma

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Who fired Mrs. Logan?

• The mayor

• Mr. Wallace

• Mr. Granger and two other men

• Mr. Jamison and Mr. Edward

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What do the other school children do to T.J. after he tells the Wallaces about Mrs. Logan failing him on purpose?

• They shunned him. They want nothing to do with him

• They all tell Stacey to beat T.J. up

• They all forgive T.J. and accept him back in their friend circle

• They all tell Mrs. Logan and Mrs. Logan whips T.J.

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Why does Mr. Logan want Stacey to go up to Vicksburg with him and Mr. Morrison

• Mr. Logan believes Stacey needs to learn how to handle things and be strong

• Mr. Morrison can't lift the groceries

• Stacey was begging to go

• It is important for Stacey to know how to get to Vicksburg

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What was Stacey trying to hold onto when Mr. Logan broke his leg?

• A shotgun

• The crates of groceries

• The mule that pulls the wagon

• One of the wheels that fell off

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To help pay off the taxes and mortgage, what does Mr. Logan do?

• He sells the land back to Mr. Granger

• He goes back to Louisiana to work on the railroad

• He goes up to Chicago with Uncle Hammer to work in a factory

• He helps Mrs. Logan get her teaching job back.

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Uncle Hammer dashed out of the Logan's home after hearing the story about Cassie and 

• Ms. Crocker

• Mr. Simms

Who said this to Cassie?  "Baby, we have no choice of what color we're born or who our parents are or whether we're rich or poor. What we do have is some choice over what we make of our lives once we're here."

• Mama

• Papa

• Uncle Hammer

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What was the significance of the part of the plot with Uncle Hammer and Soldiers' Bridge?

• It foreshadowed future trouble with the Grangers

• It showed that only one car could fit over the bridge at one time.

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What is the primary theme explored in 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry'?

• Racial injustice and inequality

• The importance of education

• The power of friendship

• The struggle for survival

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