Family Dynamics and Community Tensions

After Christmas, the family faces consequences for visiting the Wallace store. Mr. Jamison visits to discuss land and credit issues, warning about potential risks. Community tensions rise as some families consider shopping in Vicksburg, challenging local norms. Mr. Granger confronts the family, threatening their land ownership due to their actions and the boycott against the Wallace store.

What did the children hope Mama would not do after their trip to the Wallace store?

• Make them apologize to the Wallaces

• Take them back to the store

• Punish them immediately

• Tell Papa about it

What did Mr. Jameson bring for the children during his visit?

• A new book

• A basket of apples

• A fruitcake and lemon drops

• A box of chocolates

What was the main topic of discussion during Mr. Jameson's visit?

• Arranging a family gathering

• Planning a trip to Vicksburg

• Selling the family land

• Organizing a community event

Why did Mr. Jameson offer to back the credit for families shopping in Vicksburg?

• He wanted to buy the land

• He was asked by the Wallaces

• He was looking for a business opportunity

• He wanted to support the community

What did Mr. Jameson believe about the possibility of beating the Wallaces?

• It was impossible

• It was easy

• It was already done

• It was unnecessary

What did Papa want the children to understand about their efforts?

• They were unnecessary

• They were a mistake

• They were important

• They were futile

What was Mr. Granger's attitude towards the family's actions?

• Encouraging

• Supportive

• Indifferent

• Disapproving

What did Mr. Granger imply about the family's land?

• It was too small to be valuable

• It was rightfully his

• It was not worth fighting for

• It was a gift from his ancestors

What did Mr. Granger suggest about the community's reaction to the family's actions?

• They would be supportive

• They would be confused

• They would be indifferent

• They would be hostile

What was the family's main concern regarding the land?

• Losing it to Mr. Granger

• Selling it for a profit

• Expanding it further

• Building a new house on it