Cassie's Aspirations and Adventures

Cassie Louise Lightfoot, an eight-year-old girl, shares her magical experiences of flying over the George Washington Bridge from her rooftop, Tar Beach. She dreams of owning the bridge and giving her father the building he works on, freeing him from racial and union constraints. Cassie envisions a future where her family is happy and prosperous, highlighting themes of freedom, dreams, and hope.

What does Cassie remember about the night on the rooftop?

• A meteor shower

• A fireworks display

• A thunderstorm

• The stars falling around her

Who are the neighbors mentioned in Cassie's story?

• Mr. and Mrs. Smith

• Mr. and Mrs. Honey

• Mr. and Mrs. Brown

• Mr. and Mrs. Green

What does Cassie feel like she owns while lying on the rooftop?

• The city

• The bridge

• The skyscrapers

• The stars

What is Cassie's most prized possession?

• The George Washington Bridge

• Her bicycle

• The rooftop

• Her doll

What ability does Cassie claim to have?

• Invisibility

• Time travel

• Flying

• Super strength

What does Cassie's ability to fly symbolize for her?

• Fear

• Freedom

• Confusion

• Loneliness

What is Cassie's plan for her father's work situation?

• To fly over the building and give it to him

• To help him join the union

• To find him a new job

• To build a new house for him

Why can't Cassie's father join the union?

• He is overqualified

• He doesn't want to

• He is too young

• His father wasn't a member

What does Cassie imagine for her family's future?

• Traveling the world

• Being wealthy and happy

• Living in a big city

• Owning a farm

What does Cassie plan to fly over to ensure they have dessert every night?

• An ice cream factory

• A bakery

• A candy store

• A chocolate factory