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WorksheetsRoll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Test
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What does the excerpt show about the historical time period of the story?
It shows that there were African American citizens who treated white citizens in unjust and humiliating ways.
It shows that white children treated African American children as equals even if white adults in the community did not.
It shows that African American children and white children easily developed friendships in spite of racial injustice.
It shows that there were white citizens who treated African American citizens in unjust and humiliating ways.
"T.J., don't you come talking to me 'bout no more cheating!" cried Stacey angrily. "After all that trouble I got in the last time 'count of you. You got questions, you ask Mama yourself, but you say one more word to me 'bout them tests, I'm gonna—
Which statement best describes and explains a character’s actions?
Stacey will not answer T.J.’s questions because T.J. is angry.
Stacey gets angry when he does not know the answers to test questions.
T.J. cheats on the tests because Stacey will not answer his questions.
T.J. asks again about the tests and Stacey becomes angry.
What motivates Cassie to act nicely toward Lillian Jean at the start of Chapter 8 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry?
She wants to make her brothers angry.
She wants to make life easier for Lillian Jean.
She wants to fool Lillian Jean into trusting her.
She wants to make her family happy.
Mama has explained that the county does not provide buses for black students.
TRUE
FALSE
The children follow T.J.'s directions to continue on the road, rather than to wait for the expected vehicle to pass.
TRUE
FALSE
The reader knows what has taken place because Cassie has observed it, and the novel is written from her point of view.
TRUE
FALSE
What is the main reason Mr. Morrison is staying with the Logan family?
to help discipline the children while Papa is away
to keep Big Ma company
to protect them from the dangers of the night riders
to give them extra rent money
Why does Big Ma have to park her wagon at the end of the field in Strawberry?
the spots at the entrance are for white farmers
the spots at the entrance are for richer farmers
that is her assigned spot
that is the only spot she can afford to rent
Why did Uncle Hammer probably get the same silver Packard as Harlan Granger?
He bought it to prove to everyone how much money he has now
He bought it to irritate Harlan Granger and show blacks are equal to whites
He got it on sale
He wanted to irritate the Wallaces because they are terrible people
Among the younger characters, who tries to be a true friend to the Logan children?
T. J. Avery
R. W. Simms
Christopher John
Jeremy Simms
How did the Logan family get their land?
Grandpa purchased the land from a Yankee after the northern man bought it from Harlan Granger
Big Ma purchased the land after she was freed from slavery from Harlan Granger
A wealthy plantation owner gave it to Grandpa
They were given it to start fresh after the Civil War as a part of the Reconstruction
Who is the first person narrator of the novel?
Stacey Logan
Cassandra Mary Lynn Logan
Cassie Logan
Mary Logan
Who was covered with kerosene and set afire by night riders?
Mr. Avery
Mr. Barnett
Mr. Logan
Mr. Berry
What is the significance of the title 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry'?
A) It refers to a literal storm that occurs in the story.
B) It symbolizes the struggles and cries for justice of the African American community.
C) It is a phrase used by the Logan family to call for help.
D) It is a song sung by the characters in the novel.
Which character in 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry' is known for their strong sense of justice and leadership?
A) T.J. Avery
B) Cassie Logan
C) Lillian Jean
D) Jeremy Simms
