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This quiz focuses on vocabulary from the novel 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry' by Mildred D. Taylor. It tests understanding of words used in See morethe book.

Questions and Answers
  • 2. 

    Another word for pretended is:  

    • Afflicting

    • Feigned

    • Unaware

    • Transmitted

    Correct Answer
    A. Feigned
    Explanation
    The word "pretended" means to act or behave in a way that is not genuine or sincere. The word "feigned" also means the same thing, which makes it a synonym for "pretended". Therefore, the correct answer is "Feigned".

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  • 3. 

    Plaguing means:

    • Donated

    • Mindful

    • Afflicting; troubling

    • Precariously

    Correct Answer
    A. Afflicting; troubling
    Explanation
    Plaguing means causing trouble or affliction. It refers to something that is causing distress or difficulty. It is not related to donating, being mindful, or being precarious.

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  • 4. 

    Seize means:  

    • To grasp; take; arrest

    • Unending

    • Anxious

    • Calm

    Correct Answer
    A. To grasp; take; arrest
    Explanation
    The word "seize" means to grasp, take, or arrest. It refers to taking hold of something forcefully or capturing someone. It does not mean unending, anxious, or calm.

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  • 5. 

    Jovial means:  

    • Calm

    • Anger

    • Boiling over with anger

    • Playful good humor

    Correct Answer
    A. Playful good humor
    Explanation
    Jovial is an adjective that describes someone who is cheerful, lighthearted, and full of playful good humor. It implies a sense of happiness and a positive attitude. This word is often used to describe someone who is fun-loving and brings joy to others. It is the opposite of anger or being boiling over with anger.

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  • 6. 

    Melvin nodded with a condescending smirk on his face which was lost on T.J. Condescending means:

    • Mixing together

    • Boldly; not giving in

    • Descending voluntarily to the level of an inferior person

    • Something that conceals or screens like a garment

    Correct Answer
    A. Descending voluntarily to the level of an inferior person
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "descending voluntarily to the level of an inferior person." This means that Melvin is looking down on T.J. and acting superior or patronizing towards him. The condescending smirk on Melvin's face suggests that he believes he is better than T.J. and is looking down on him. T.J., however, is not aware of this condescending attitude and does not understand the true meaning behind Melvin's smirk.

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  • 7. 

    Phenomenal means extremely unusual.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Phenomenal means something that is extremely unusual or exceptional. Therefore, the given statement "Phenomenal means extremely unusual" is true.

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  • 8. 

    Menacingly means the ability to be injured or wounded.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
  • 9. 

    Vulnerability means:  

    • Threateningly

    • Ability to be injured or wounded

    • A gradual increase in loudness

    • Concentrating on a single purpose

    Correct Answer
    A. Ability to be injured or wounded
    Explanation
    The term "vulnerability" refers to the ability of something or someone to be injured or wounded. It implies a state of being susceptible to harm or damage. It suggests that there is a potential for harm or danger, and that the subject is not adequately protected or defended. In the context of security or cybersecurity, vulnerability refers to weaknesses or flaws in systems or networks that can be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access or cause harm.

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  • 10. 

    The literature element setting is:  

    • The central message of the author

    • The sequence of events in a story

    • The time and place in which a story takes place

    • The conflict

    Correct Answer
    A. The time and place in which a story takes place
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The time and place in which a story takes place." The setting refers to the specific time and location where the events of a story occur. It helps to establish the context and atmosphere of the narrative, influencing the actions and experiences of the characters. The setting can also contribute to the overall theme or message of the story by reflecting societal or cultural norms, historical events, or geographical features.

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  • 11. 

    The literature element of theme is the sequence of events in a story.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because the literature element of theme is not the sequence of events in a story. Theme refers to the underlying message or central idea of a literary work, which may be conveyed through various elements including characters, plot, and setting. The sequence of events in a story is part of the plot, not the theme.

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  • 12. 

    The author of Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry is:  

    • Martha B. Taylor

    • Mildred C. Johnson

    • Monica E. Taylor

    • Mildred D. Taylor

    Correct Answer
    A. Mildred D. Taylor
    Explanation
    Mildred D. Taylor is the correct answer because she is the author of the book "Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry". The other options, Martha B. Taylor, Mildred C. Johnson, and Monica E. Taylor, are not the correct authors of this particular book.

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  • 13. 

    The narrator of RTHMC is:  

    • Mildred D. Taylor

    • Mary “Mama” Logan

    • Cassie Logan

    • Stacey Logan

    Correct Answer
    A. Cassie Logan
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Cassie Logan. This can be inferred from the title of the book, "RTHMC," which stands for "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry." The book is written from the perspective of Cassie Logan, as she navigates through the challenges and injustices faced by African Americans in the 1930s. Cassie's experiences and observations are central to the narrative, making her the narrator of the story.

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  • 14. 

    The setting of RTHMC is:  

    • 1933; Alabama

    • 1976; Southern United States

    • 1933; Mississippi

    • 1930; New York City

    Correct Answer
    A. 1933; Mississippi
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1933; Mississippi. This means that the story of RTHMC takes place in the year 1933 in the state of Mississippi. The setting of a story refers to the time and place in which it occurs, and knowing this information helps to create a more vivid and accurate mental image of the events and circumstances of the story.

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  • 15. 

    RTHMC won what award in 1977?  

    • Caldecott Award

    • Newberry Medal

    • Academy Award

    • Nobel Prize

    Correct Answer
    A. Newberry Medal
    Explanation
    In 1977, RTHMC won the Newberry Medal.

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  • 16. 

    In 1933, the United States was:  

    • A rich nation

    • In the Vietnam war

    • In the Great Depression

    • Governed by George W. Bush

    Correct Answer
    A. In the Great Depression
    Explanation
    In 1933, the United States was in the midst of the Great Depression. This was a severe economic downturn that began in 1929 and lasted throughout the 1930s. During this time, the country experienced high unemployment rates, widespread poverty, and a decline in industrial production. The Great Depression had a significant impact on the United States and led to major economic and social changes in the country.

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  • 17. 

    In 1977, there were no positive black role models portrayed in television.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that in 1977, there were no positive black role models portrayed in television. However, this statement is not necessarily true. While it is true that there may have been a lack of positive black role models during that time, it is incorrect to say that there were none at all. There may have been some positive black role models portrayed in television in 1977, although they may have been limited in number or not as prominent as white role models.

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  • 18. 

    RTHMC is the only book about the Logan’s

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The given statement is false. It states that RTHMC is the only book about the Logan's, but this cannot be determined from the information provided. There could be other books about the Logan's that are not mentioned. Therefore, the correct answer is false.

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  • 19. 

    One theme of RTHMC is the importance of family.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The theme of the importance of family is evident in RTHMC. Throughout the story, the characters prioritize their family relationships and rely on their family members for support and guidance. This theme is highlighted through various events and interactions between the characters, emphasizing the significance of family bonds in the narrative.

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  • 20. 

    The genre of RTHMC is science fiction.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement is true. RTHMC is a science fiction genre. Science fiction is a genre that typically involves futuristic settings, advanced technology, and scientific concepts. It often explores the impact of these elements on society and individuals.

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  • 21. 

    In Chapter 1, why was Stacy Logan in a bad mood?  

    • He was repeating the seventh grade

    • He didn’t like being in charge of walking the younger children to school.

    • He hated school because he could not read.

    • His mother was his teacher and he didn’t want to be in her class

    Correct Answer
    A. His mother was his teacher and he didn’t want to be in her class
    Explanation
    Stacy Logan was in a bad mood in Chapter 1 because his mother was his teacher and he didn't want to be in her class.

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  • 22. 

    Which of these statements describes Cassie Logan?  

    • She is a seventh grader who is in constant conflict with her parents and teachers.

    • She is a fourth grade student who despises dressing up and she sticks up for her own rights.

    • She is a fifth grader who is very shy and rarely speaks

    • She is a first grade student who is very bright and learned to read at an early age.

    Correct Answer
    A. She is a fourth grade student who despises dressing up and she sticks up for her own rights.
    Explanation
    Cassie Logan is described as a fourth grade student who despises dressing up and sticks up for her own rights. This suggests that she is independent and assertive, willing to stand up for herself and what she believes in. Her dislike for dressing up implies that she may have a strong sense of individuality and does not conform to societal expectations.

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  • 23. 

    Describe Mr. Morrison. Why did Papa hire him?  

    • He was a short, nervous man for whom Papa felt sorry.

    • He was tall and intellectual. Papa had hired him to teach the children.

    • He was average height and heavy. Papa hired him to build an extra room on the house.

    • He was tall and formidable. Papa hired him as a farm hand.

    Correct Answer
    A. He was tall and formidable. Papa hired him as a farm hand.
    Explanation
    Mr. Morrison was described as tall and formidable, which means he was physically imposing and intimidating. Papa hired him as a farm hand, possibly because of his strong and capable appearance. This suggests that Papa needed someone with physical strength to help with the labor-intensive tasks on the farm.

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  • 24. 

    Why didn’t Papa want the children to go to the Wallaces’ store?  

    • People went there to drink and the children usually ended up in trouble.

    • Papa thought that music was sinful.

    • The store was a long way from home.

    • He was afraid the children would act up and embarrass him.

    Correct Answer
    A. People went there to drink and the children usually ended up in trouble.
    Explanation
    Papa didn't want the children to go to the Wallaces' store because people went there to drink and the children usually ended up in trouble.

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  • 25. 

    Why did the Logan children dig a hole in the road?

    • They thought it would help drain the water.

    • They wanted to get even with the bus driver and the kids by causing the bus to get stuck.

    • They thought the road would flood and they wouldn’t have to go to school

    • T.J. offered them money to do it.

    Correct Answer
    A. They wanted to get even with the bus driver and the kids by causing the bus to get stuck.
    Explanation
    The Logan children dug a hole in the road because they wanted to get even with the bus driver and the kids by causing the bus to get stuck.

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  • 26. 

    Who were the “riders” and what did they do?  it.

    • They were the white students who were brought to school on the bus.

    • They were a gang of men who road in convoys of cars to black neighborhoods to burn and hurt black people who had supposedly stepped out of line.

    • They were a group of black men who rode through the area on horseback delivering supplies.

    • They were the railroad bosses who rode over the newly laid track to inspect it.

    Correct Answer
    A. They were a gang of men who road in convoys of cars to black neighborhoods to burn and hurt black people who had supposedly stepped out of line.
    Explanation
    The "riders" referred to in the correct answer were a gang of men who traveled in groups of cars to black neighborhoods with the intention of causing harm and destruction to black individuals who were believed to have acted inappropriately. They engaged in violent acts such as burning and hurting people as a means of punishment.

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  • 27. 

    Why did Stacy get whipped?  

    • He tore the paper off the inside of the text book and refused to use it.

    • He started a fight with two white boys.

    • He refused to do any homework.

    • He was taking the punishment for T.J.’s cheating, since he wouldn’t tell on T.J.

    Correct Answer
    A. He was taking the punishment for T.J.’s cheating, since he wouldn’t tell on T.J.
    Explanation
    Stacy got whipped because he took the punishment for T.J.'s cheating and refused to tell on him.

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  • 28. 

    Why did Mama try to convince Mr. Turner to stop shopping at the Wallace store?  

    • She wanted him to shop around for lower prices

    • She thought he was spending too much money and should save some

    • She was trying to organize a boycott of the store to protest the burnings

    • She wanted him to give money to the church instead.

    Correct Answer
    A. She was trying to organize a boycott of the store to protest the burnings
    Explanation
    Mama tried to convince Mr. Turner to stop shopping at the Wallace store because she was trying to organize a boycott of the store to protest the burnings. This suggests that Mama believed that boycotting the store would be an effective way to show their disapproval and stand against the burnings that had occurred. By encouraging Mr. Turner to join the boycott, Mama hoped to gather more support and make a stronger impact in their protest against the injustices happening in their community.

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  • 29. 

    Why was Cassie disappointed in Strawberry?  

    • She had expected Strawberry to be a bigger, more modern city than it was.

    • She thought there would be many different strawberry treats to eat.

    • It was crowded and noisy.

    • Big Ma made her sit in the wagon and do nothing.

    Correct Answer
    A. She had expected Strawberry to be a bigger, more modern city than it was.
    Explanation
    Cassie was disappointed in Strawberry because she had higher expectations for the city. She thought it would be bigger and more modern than it actually was.

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  • 30. 

    Why did Cassie like Mr. Jamison?  

    • She liked looking at his fancy clothes and cars.

    • He was the only white man who had ever called Big Ma “missus” and he answered her questions directly.

    • He had saved her from drowning when she was small.

    • He had donated books to the black school and was trying to get them a school bus.

    Correct Answer
    A. He was the only white man who had ever called Big Ma “missus” and he answered her questions directly.
    Explanation
    Cassie liked Mr. Jamison because he was the only white man who had ever shown respect to her grandmother, Big Ma, by calling her "missus". Additionally, he answered her questions directly, which made him stand out from other white people who treated black individuals with disrespect and indifference.

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  • 31. 

    Which of these descriptions does NOT describe Uncle Hammer?

    • He owns a carpentry business

    • He is quick tempered

    • He lives in the North

    • He is kind and generous

    Correct Answer
    A. He owns a carpentry business
    Explanation
    Uncle Hammer is described as quick-tempered, living in the North, and being kind and generous. However, the description that does not apply to Uncle Hammer is that he owns a carpentry business.

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  • 32. 

    What did Jeremy give Stacy?  

    • A hand-made flute

    • A hard covered book

    • A hunting dog

    • Some of his old clothes

    Correct Answer
    A. A hand-made flute
    Explanation
    Jeremy gave Stacy a hand-made flute.

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  • 33. 

    Why did Mama lose her teaching job?  

    • There weren’t enough students in the seventh grade so the principal had to let her go.

    • The school board didn’t think she should be teaching in the school that her children attended.

    • She was not supposed to whip the children, but she did it anyway.

    • She was not teaching what was in the history books and she was stirring up trouble with the boycott.

    Correct Answer
    A. She was not teaching what was in the history books and she was stirring up trouble with the boycott.
    Explanation
    Mama lost her teaching job because she was not teaching what was in the history books and she was stirring up trouble with the boycott.

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  • 34. 

    Who told the school board about Mama?  

    • Lillian Jean

    • T.J.

    • Mr. Wellever

    • Mrs. Crocker

    Correct Answer
    A. T.J.
    Explanation
    T.J. is the one who told the school board about Mama.

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  • 35. 

    How did Mr. Morrison avoid Kaleb Wallace?  

    • He took another road instead

    • He picked up Kaleb’s car and moved it out of the way

    • He sat and waited and pretended to be asleep

    • He stayed home and sent Stacey to run an errand

    Correct Answer
    A. He picked up Kaleb’s car and moved it out of the way
  • 36. 

    Where did Uncle Hammer get the money for the mortgage?  

    • He sold his car and a few other things and borrowed some of it

    • He worked overtime at his job

    • He had a very large bank account

    • The congregation at his church donated it

    Correct Answer
    A. He sold his car and a few other things and borrowed some of it
    Explanation
    Uncle Hammer got the money for the mortgage by selling his car and a few other things, and also by borrowing some of it.

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  • 37. 

    At the end of the book, what stopped the mob?  

    • Mr. Jamison finally convinced them he was right

    • They all went to fight the fire in the cotton field

    • The sheriff arrested all of them

    • The Simms boys told the truth

    Correct Answer
    A. They all went to fight the fire in the cotton field
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "They all went to fight the fire in the cotton field." This means that the mob was distracted and diverted from their original intention by the fire in the cotton field. They decided to prioritize putting out the fire instead of continuing with their destructive actions.

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  • 38. 

    At the end of the book, why did Cassie cry?  

    • She thought Papa, Stacey and Mr. Morrison had been killed in the fire

    • She wanted to help fight the fire and was not allowed to

    • She was upset about the events of the evening, T.J., and the land

    • She was sad that she would never ride in Uncle Hammer’s car again

    Correct Answer
    A. She was upset about the events of the evening, T.J., and the land
    Explanation
    Cassie cried at the end of the book because she was upset about the events of the evening, including the actions of T.J. and the ongoing racial tensions surrounding the land. This suggests that Cassie was emotionally affected by the injustices and discrimination she witnessed, leading to her tears.

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  • 39. 

    What is Mrs. Heinen's favorite soda pop?

    • Diet Pepsi

    • Diet Pepsi Lime

    • Mountain Dew

    • Orange Crush

    Correct Answer
    A. Diet Pepsi Lime
    Explanation
    Mrs. Heinen's favorite soda pop is Diet Pepsi Lime.

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