Exploring Chapters 4-5 of Thunder

What event causes tension between the Logan family and the Wallaces?

• The Wallaces' support for a local school.

• A disagreement over farming methods.

• The Logans' refusal to sell their land.

• The Wallaces' attack on the Logans' property.

How does Cassie feel about her experiences at school in these chapters?

• Cassie feels indifferent and unaffected by her experiences at school.

• Cassie feels excited and hopeful about her experiences at school.

• Cassie feels content and satisfied with her experiences at school.

• Cassie feels frustrated and disillusioned about her experiences at school.

What role does the land play in the identity of the Logan family?

• The land is central to the Logan family's identity, symbolizing heritage, pride, and resilience.

• The land represents only financial gain for the Logans.

• The land is a burden that the Logan family wishes to escape.

• The land is irrelevant to the Logan family's identity.

Describe the significance of the bus incident in Chapter 4.

• The bus incident highlights the importance of teamwork and collaboration.

• The bus incident signifies social dynamics, isolation, and foreshadows future conflicts.

• The bus incident serves as a celebration of community spirit and unity.

• The bus incident represents a turning point in the protagonist's academic success.

How do the characters of Stacey and Cassie differ in their responses to racism?

• Both Stacey and Cassie ignore the issue altogether.

• Stacey responds with anger and confrontation, while Cassie is more reflective and strategic.

• Stacey is passive and Cassie is aggressive.

• Stacey avoids confrontation while Cassie reacts with anger.

What does Mama do to protect her children from the Wallaces?

• Mama seeks revenge against the Wallaces for their actions.

• Mama tells her children to ignore the Wallaces completely.

• Mama teaches her children to stand up for themselves and fosters a supportive home environment.

• Mama encourages her children to avoid confrontation with the Wallaces.

How is the theme of family loyalty portrayed in these chapters?

• Family loyalty is shown through financial independence.

• The theme of family loyalty is portrayed through sacrifices, support during crises, and conflicts arising from loyalty tests.

• The theme focuses solely on individual ambitions.

• Loyalty is depicted as a burden rather than a virtue.

What lesson does Cassie learn about standing up for herself?

• Cassie learns to avoid confrontation at all costs.

• Cassie discovers that silence is the best response.

• Cassie realizes that her feelings are not important.

• Cassie learns the importance of self-respect and the power of her voice.

How does the author use imagery to depict the setting in Chapters 4-5?

• The author employs vivid imagery of the landscape and sensory details to depict the setting.

• The author focuses solely on character development in these chapters.

• Imagery is used to describe the characters' emotions rather than the setting.

• The setting is depicted through dialogue rather than descriptive language.

What impact does the community have on the events that unfold in these chapters?

• Events are solely determined by individual actions.

• The community plays a crucial role in shaping events through social influence and collective values.

• The community only reacts to events without shaping them.

• The community has no influence on the events.