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Roll of Thunder Final Quizizz

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Who is the narrator of the story?
a)
Little Man
b)
Author
c)
Cassie
d)
Ms. Crockett
2.

Why does Little Man refuse the first book he is offered?

a)

He thinks it is too hard for him.

b)

He doesn't think it is his book.

c)

He sees that it is a hand me down book and therefore it is dirty.

3.

How do Miss Crocker and Mama disagree about the books?

a)

Miss Crocker thinks Mama spoils her children too much because they want new books.

b)

Mama says the children and the teachers can accept them, but that doesn't mean that they have to accept it the way it is.

c)

Mama just thinks Miss Crocker is too mean to the children.

4.

What reason does Papa give about why he brought Mr. Morrison to live on their farm?

a)

He felt sorry for him.

b)

He was a policeman.

c)

To work on the farm since Papa was working away from home

5.

Why did Papa really want Mr. Morrison on the farm?

a)

To pick cotton.

b)

Because of the burning of the Berry's.

c)

To plant cotton.

6.
Why did Mr. Morrison get fired from his job?
a)
He was stealing.
b)
The boss didn't like him. 
c)
He got into a fight with some white men.
d)
He was having a relationship with a white woman.
7.

Why did Papa go away to work?

a)

To be able to have enough money to pay the taxes and mortgage on the 200 hundred acres.

b)

To be able to have enough money to pay the taxes on the 400 acres and to pay the mortgage on the 200 acres he was still paying on.

c)

He didn't like to be around the family.

8.
What does the Logan land symbolize?
a)
freedom
b)
peace
c)
love
d)
family
9.
What are the children not allowed to do?
a)
Go into town alone.
b)
Take the long way to school.
c)
Shop in the Wallace store. 
d)
Hang out with TJ. 
10.

What happened to John Henry Berry?

a)

He was burned.

b)

They lynched him.

c)

They threw him into prison.

d)

He got beat up.

11.

Why was Little Man becoming more frustrated and angry?

a)

Cassie told on him and got him in trouble.

b)

He didn't get a new book even after complaining.

c)

The Jefferson Davis school bus (white kids) drove by fast and splashed muddy water on them every day (ON PURPOSE)

d)

He is just always angry.

12.

Choose the answer that best explains the Logan kids' plan of revenge against the Jefferson Davis school bus driver and if their plan was a success.

a)

Their plan was successful and the bus broke down for at least two weeks.

b)

Stacey develops a plan to create a hole in the middle of the road and it's a success because the bus gets stuck in the hole.

c)

The kids plan is to attack the Jefferson Davis School bus driver at night and it's a success because he ends up in the hospital.

d)

None of these.

13.

Which of the following quotes best expresses Mama's reaction to the Jefferson Davis School bus sinking?

a)

"But we all wanted to do it..."(Taylor 63).

b)

"No! We can't ever tell nobody!"(Taylor 64).

c)

"Let me help"(Taylor 64).

d)

"'You know I'm glad no one was hurt...but I'm also rather glad it happened"(Taylor 57).

14.

Mr. Avery showed up at the Logan's one evening

a)

to borrow money from Mama.

b)

to inform Mama and Big Ma that the "night men" were out riding.

c)

to return the farm tools that he had borrowed.

d)

to ask if they knew where his son TJ was.

15.

Mr. Avery states, "'It don't take but a llittle nothin' to set them devilish night men off"(Taylor 62). What men is he referring to and why are the Logans worried about them?

a)

He's referring to the school bus driver and his friends and they are worried they're going to attack the Logan kids.

b)

Mr. Avery is discussing Mr. Granger and his friends, the Logans are worried he's going to take their land back.

c)

Mr. Avery is referring to the Ku Klux Klan and the Logans are worried because the men drive up in front of their home.

d)

None of these.

16.

What did Cassie see when she was outside?

a)

Cars drive up to her house. The men in the cars looked around and left.

b)

She saw 3 white men on their land.

c)

She was star gazing.

d)

A stray dog.

17.
The Night Men were looking for
a)
The children who made the trench that damaged the bus
b)
Mr. Tatum who called Mr. Barnett a liar
c)
Mr. Morrison who works for the Logans
d)
Mr. Yardley who works on the railroad
18.
The incident involving the store owner and the tarred and feather Mr. Tatum suggests that...
a)
black people try to cheat white shopkeepers
b)
it is not acceptable for blacks to contradict whites.
c)
whites have better memories than blacks.
19.
T.J.'s statement to Stacey, "Friends gotta trust each other...ain't nothin' like a true friend" seems hypocritical when...
a)
T.J. stands by Mama's desk.
b)
T.J. allows Stacey to take the blame for his cheating.
c)
T.J. cheats.
20.
When Stacey assures Mr. Morrison that he will tell his mother about his trip to the Wallace store, Stacey...
a)
acts foolish.
b)
demonstrates his maturity.
c)
tries to fool Mr. Morrison.
21.
Mr. Granger continues to ask Big Ma...
a)
to sell her land to him to him.
b)
to buy additional land from him.
c)
to take on sharecropopers.
22.
What was the real reason Mama took the children to see Mr. Berry?
a)
To be nice to an elderly man
b)
To share news of the community
c)
To give him dinner
d)
To show them what the Wallaces were capable of doing
23.
On the way home from the Berry's home, Mama stops at the homes of some of her students to
a)
Take them muffins for working hard
b)
collect donations
c)
To ask that the family's children not be allowed to go to Strawberry
d)
 speak of the bad influences of the Wallaces
24.
Why does Big Ma park her wagon away from the entrance?
a)
She was shy, and the crowds scared her.
b)
Her wagon was too big and would only fit in back spaces. 
c)
She got there late, and the spaces up front were all full.
d)
The front spaces were reserved for white peoples. 
25.
Why was Cassie mad at Big Ma?
a)
Big Ma refused to buy her candy.
b)
She wanted to drive the wagon home, and Big Ma said no.
c)
Big Ma wouldn't let her visit with Mr. Jamison.
d)
Big Ma made her apologize to Lillian Jean.
26.
What does T.J. want at the mercantile? 
a)
a gold-plated watch
b)
a new coat
c)
a shiny car
d)
a pearl-handled gun
27.
Cassie likes ___________ because he was the only white man to address Mama and Big Ma as "Missus" and he always gave her a straight answer without an pussyfooting around business.
a)
Mr. Jamison
b)
Mr. Granger
c)
Mr. Avery
d)
Mr. Wallace
28.
Mr. Simms defends his daughter, Lillian Jean, while she was arguing with Cassie by
a)
Telling Cassie to walk on the street.
b)
getting the sheriff of Strawberry.
c)
pulling Cassie's hair.
d)
twisting Cassie's arm and shoving her into the road.
29.
Uncle Hammer's car is like that of Mr. ...
a)
Jamison
b)
Granger
30.
___ understands Cassie's fury at Mr. Simms' behavior.
a)
Mr. Morrison
b)
Uncle Hammer
31.
Mama says the Cassie has to _____ about life.
a)
face reality
b)
remain unaware
32.
Mr. Simms believes whites are superior to blacks because it _____.
a)
is a specific fact
b)
makes him feel superior
33.
According to Mama, misinformation about blacks and whites originated _____.
a)
to make life easier for slave owners
b)
by mistake
34.
Mama also claims that slaves were taught Christianity in order to _____.
a)
help them be better people
b)
encourage them to accept their positions in life
35.
T. J. _____ Stacey's gift from Uncle Hammer.
a)
compliments
b)
makes fun of 
36.
Uncle Hammer shocks the Wallaces when he appears _____.
a)
in their store
b)
in his car
37.

Stacey gives T. J. his beautiful coat because ___.

a)

he feels sorry for T.J. for having mean parents

b)

he wants T.J. to stop teasing him

c)

he dislikes the color of the coat

d)

all of these

38.
Uncle Hammer tells Stacey that ___.
a)
T.J. has made a fool of him
b)
it's foolish to care about what useless people say
c)
people should not blame others for their stupidity
d)
all of these
39.
Papa and Mama allow the children to hear Mr. Morrison's recollections of white people acting violently because_____.
a)
they want the childre to know the realities of how whites treat blacks
b)
they want the children to hate white people
c)
they think the children won't understand anyway
d)
all of these
40.

Who comes over to their house to bring a gift for Stacey?

a)

Lillian Jean

b)

Big Ma

c)

Jeremy

d)

Christopher-John

41.

What does Jeremy bring for Christmas?

a)

Nuts and a flute

b)

A whistle

c)

Oranges and licorice

d)

A handmade Christmas card

42.

What advice does Papa give to Stacey?

a)

Being friends with a black person is too risky.

b)

Being friends with a white boy might be a wise way to get around the racism.

c)

Being friends with a white person is too risky because if it goes wrong, it could be very bad.

d)

White people are incapable of friendship.

43.
It is Mama's suggestion that the black community protest the burning of the Berrys by _____.
a)
writing letters to Congress
b)
shopping in Vicksburg
c)
burning down the Wallace store
d)
all of these
44.
Mr. Jamison demonstrates that he is different from many local citizens when he _____.
a)
helps Big Ma change the land ownership papers
b)
offers to back the credit extended to the black families boycotting the Wallace store
c)
makes a Christmas visit to the Logans
d)
all of these
45.
Mr. Granger tries to force the Logans to abandon their boycott plan by _____.
a)
threatening to take their land
b)
promising them visitors one dark night
c)
using a gun
d)
all of these
46.

What is Cassie's new reaction to Lillian Jean, following the incident in Strawberry?

a)

She tells Lillian Jean blacks and whites are equal.

b)

She offers to carry Lillian Jean's books.

c)

She waits in the bushes to throw red paint on Lillian Jean.

d)

She tells Jeremy to keep Lillian Jean away from her or else.

47.

Papa says that he and Cassie are a lot alike, but that her temper is more like _____________.

a)

Mama

b)

Big Ma

c)

Stacey

d)

Uncle Hammer

48.

Which of the following best describes what Papa tells Cassie about his life philosophy?

a)

Never give up on any fight, no matter the cost.

b)

The best way to handle an argument is always to walk away, regardless of right and wrong.

c)

The most important thing you can do is make decisions you can respect.

d)

No one can treat you badly unless you let them.

49.

What is T.J. worried about at school?

a)

Geometry class

b)

Final exams

c)

Reading

d)

Lunchtime

50.

Who hit first in the fight in the woods?

a)

Cassie

b)

Lillian Jean

51.

Why is it important that Lillian Jean hit first?

a)

Cassie got to hit her but could say she was just defending herself.

b)

Cassie had to fight even though she wanted to make peace with Lillian Jean.

c)

Lillian Jean is younger than Cassie.

d)

Lillian Jean is younger than Stacey.

52.

Who comes to Mama's class to see what she is teaching?

a)

Uncle Hammer

b)

Mr. Wallace, Mr. Granger, and members of the school board

c)

Big Ma

d)

Representatives from the state legislature

53.

What is she teaching about when the men listen?

a)

Reconstruction

b)

The truth about slavery

c)

Sharecropping

d)

The slavery chapter from the textbook

54.

Who went into the Wallace's store and told them about Mama's teaching and the boycott?

a)

Lillian Jean

b)

T.J.

c)

Mr. Granger

d)

Jeremy

55.

What was T.J.'s punishment for getting Mama fired?

a)

Cassie punched him.

b)

Everyone stopped talking to him.

c)

He was kicked out of school.

d)

He got whipped.

56.
Who are T.J.'s new friends?
a)
Cassie and Little Man
b)
Stacey and Mr. Morrison
c)
The Wallaces
d)
Jeremy's brothers: R.W. and Melvin 
57.

How do T.J.'s new friends treat him?

a)

Well--just like everyone else.

b)

They are friendly.

c)

They are harsh and mean.

d)

Friendly to his face, but then mean behind his back.

58.
What are Papa and Mama worried about at the beginning of ch. 10?
a)
the bad weather
b)
Mama's job
c)
Papa's leg
d)
money
59.
Who backed out of getting their supplies at Vicksburg?
a)
The Logans
b)
Mr. Avery
c)
Mr. Lanier
d)
Both Lanier and Avery
60.
What happened when Papa returned from Vicksburg
a)
He was shot at and left for dead
b)
The wagon broke down, he was shot at and broke his leg
c)
The wagon broke down and he got a ride from the Wallaces
d)
The wagon broke down and while fixing it, the wagon fell on his leg.
61.
Who shot at the Logan's as they returned from Vicksburg?
a)
Simms'
b)
Wallace's
c)
Granger's
d)
No one
62.
Who thinks that Papa's injury is their fault?
a)
Cassie
b)
Stacey
c)
Little Man
d)
Mamma
63.

Why do folks say that Dewberry Wallace is still laid up?

a)

Broken arm

b)

Broken back

c)

Skull fracture

d)

Knee fracture

64.
What does Mr. Morrison do when Kaleb Wallace blocks the road?
a)
He calls Kaleb bad names and curse words
b)
He beats up the man
c)
He calls the police
d)
He lifts the truck out of the road
65.

Where does Jeremy sleep at night?

a)

In an old shed

b)

In a tree

c)

In a barn

d)

In a spring house

66.
Why won't the Logan family tell the police who hurt papa?
a)
Mr. Morrison could get in trouble for beating up the Wallaces
b)
They don't want to get the Wallaces in trouble
c)
They are going to sue the Wallaces
d)
They are afraid of the Wallaces
67.
What letter makes Papa angry?
a)
The Wallaces have written the Logans an angry letter.
b)
The bank has called up the entire loan
c)
Mr. Granger has written them a threat
d)
Uncle Hammer wrote them an angry letter
68.
Who does Papa think is responsible for getting the bank to call up the loan on their land?
a)
Uncle Hammer
b)
Wallace
c)
Granger
d)
Big Ma
69.
What did Uncle Hammer sell to get the money for the loan?
a)
his house
b)
his silver packard car
c)
his watch
d)
his pearl handled pistol
70.
Who crashes the party on the last night of the revival?
a)
Mr. Granger
b)
Uncle Hammer
c)
Mr. Jamison
d)
T.J , R.W, and Melvin
71.

Which of the Logan children help get T.J. back home?

a)

Cassie, Stacey and Christopher-John

b)

All of them

c)

Stacey

d)

Cassie and Stacey

72.

Which of the Avery's is hauled out of the house, knocked to the ground, and kicked?

a)

Mrs. Avery

b)

Claude

c)

One of the girls

d)

Mr. Avery

73.

Who kicks T.J. in the stomach when he doesn't answer the question of where his accomplices are and where the money is?

a)

R.W. Simms

b)

Kaleb Wallace

c)

Thurston Wallace

d)

Melvin Simms

74.

Where is the sheriff while T.J. is being interrogated?

a)

Granger's place

b)

At the Barnett's store

c)

Driving

d)

The jail

75.
Why does Mrs. Barnett think it is black men that broke into the store?
a)
she doesn't
b)
She sees T.J.
c)
She sees the Logan children go into the store
d)
She sees T.J. with R.W. and Melvin  but their faces are covered so she thinks they are all black
76.
Why did the mob want to hang T.J.?
a)
He beat up R.W. and Melvin.
b)
Because T.J. assisted in the murder of Jim Lee Barnett.
c)
He did nothing.
d)
They mistook T.J. for Little Man.
77.
Why was T.J. in danger?
a)
He was being chased by Uncle Hammer for Stacy's coat.
b)
He was being chased by Stacy.
c)
The mob was after him.
d)
He was not.
78.

What were R.W. and Melvin using TJ for at the mercantile?

a)

R.W. an Melvin were not the ones who used T.J..

b)

They were trying to steal the brass-handled pistol.

c)

To steal from the Logans.

d)

To steal the pearl-handled pistol.

79.
Why does Mr. Jamison tell Papa to not go to the Avery's house.
a)
Mr. Jamison did not warn Papa
b)
Papa started the fire, and Mr. Jamison did not want people to know that Papa started it.
c)
Kaleb Wallace wants the Logan's mortgage payment.
d)
Mr. Avery does not want Papa to get involved.
80.

Why does Cassie cry for T.J.?

a)

She cries for him because she was T.J.'s best friend.

b)

She cried for him because she knew that the events of the previous night would not pass and TJ would pay with his life.

c)

She knew Little Man was best friends with T.J..

d)

She cried for the land only.

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