Sounder Vocabulary Quiz

Who is the author of the book "Sounder"?

• J.K. Rowling

• William H. Armstrong

• Mark Twain

• Harper Lee

What is sharecropping?

• A system where landowners gave workers supplies and a place to live

• A method of farming where crops are shared among neighbors

• A type of crop rotation used in the South

• A system where workers owned the land they farmed

What does discrimination mean?

• Treating everyone equally regardless of their background

• The act of treating some people unfairly because of prejudice

• A legal process to resolve disputes

• A method of scientific classification

What does it mean to be segregated?

• To be included in a group

• To separate or place apart from others

• To be promoted to a higher position

• To be given special privileges

What is disenfranchisement?

• Allowing everyone to vote regardless of race

• Not allowing black people to vote; this happened in the South

• A process of gaining citizenship

• A method of increasing voter turnout

What is a palmetto?

• A type of musical instrument

• A small palm tree

• A type of bird found in the South

• A traditional Southern dish

What does the word "mellow" mean?

• Harsh and aggressive

• Soft, rich, and pleasant

• Extremely loud and noisy

• Bitter and unpleasant

What does "anguish" mean?

• A state of extreme happiness

• A feeling of great physical or mental pain

• A sense of calm and relaxation

• A moment of sudden realization

Which of the following is an example of discrimination?

• Offering everyone the same opportunities

• Denying someone a job because of their race

• Celebrating cultural diversity

• Encouraging equal participation in activities

Which of the following best describes the concept of segregation?

• Mixing different groups together

• Keeping different groups apart

• Promoting unity among all people

• Encouraging cultural exchange