WorksheetsMississippi Trial, 1955 Chp. 11-17
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 27mins
When Hiram talks to his mother, she tells him to remember …
a. that he made a promise to his father to take care of Grandpa.
b. his father.
c. who he is and what is right.
The three white men take Emmett Till because he …
a. whistled at a white woman.
b. stole from the store.
c. spit in R.C.’s face.
Grandpa believes that Hiram should …
a. leave town.
b. keep his mouth shut.
c. find R.C. to warn him that he’s in trouble.
Ruthanne tells Hiram
a. it’s not his fault about the trial.
b. he should stay away from court.
c. he should talk to the sheriff and deputy again.
What do Naomi and Hiram talk about at the bridge after dinner?
R.C.
Leaving town.
How mean her father is.
What does Hiram receive in Chapter 12 that causes him to stay in Greenwood?
Court summons.
Phone call from his parents.
Death threats.
Where is Emmett's body found?
Bryant's store.
Yazoo River.
Tallahatchie River.
How long did it take for the jury to deliberate their decision to acquit Milam and Bryant?
about 1 hour.
1 day.
30 minutes.
Who tells Hiram the secret about Grampa being with Milam and Bryant on the night Emmett was kidnapped?
Naomi.
Ruthanne.
Ronnie Remington.
What item on Emmett's body helps his mother and others identify Emmett's body?
His shoes.
A facial scar.
His father's ring
What seems to bring hope into the heart of troubled Hiram about the murder of Emmett Till?
His Grampa’s understanding and encouragement to do what’s right.
Naomi’s understanding and encouragement to do what’s right.
His father’s understanding and encouragement to do what’s right.
Why is Hiram so shocked at his Grampa’s reaction to the murder of Emmett Till?
His Grampa broke down in tears and was difficult to console.
He’s more concerned about the city’s reputation than a life lost.
He’s completely unmoved by what he hears about Emmett Till.
How is Hiram involved with the case of Emmett Till?
Hiram volunteers to testify against R.C.
Hiram receives a subpoena for court.
Hiram participates in tormenting Emmett Till at the river with R.C.
What is Grampa’s advice to Hiram about testifying?
To cooperate with the police and tell them everything he knows.
Not to testify and lay low.
To testify in court on behalf of Emmett Till.
Who give the same advice to Hiram as does his mother?
Mr. Paul
A “changed” R.C.
The Remington brothers
Why does Hiram decide to tell the court what he knows?
Grampa will disown him.
He feels he owes it to Emmett Till.
R.C. threatens him
Why is the entire jury made up of white southern men?
Women weren’t allowed on the jury.
People of color couldn’t serve as jurors.
Women and blacks weren’t permitted to be register to vote and couldn't be on a jury.
Who became an important character during the trial?
Mose Wright
Swango
The prosecutor
In April, 1955, how old is Hiram?
10
14
16
What character has a stutter?
Moses Wright
Emmett Till
Hiram
RC
Bobo (Emmett Till) is from
Columbus
Chicago
Tempe
Greenwood
Who is Ruthanne?
The neighbor girl that Hiram likes
Hiram's mother
Grampa's housekeeper
Hiram's gramma
In Chapter 11, who said, ""Just you rememeber who you are, Hiram Hillburn, and be sure you do what is right no matter what" (120)?
Ruthanne
Naomi
Hiram's Mother
Hiram's Father
