1.
True or False: T.J. was sentenced to Life in Prison.
Correct Answer
B. False
2.
True or False: Suzella is African American.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Suzella is African American because the statement "True" indicates that the statement "Suzella is African American" is correct.
3.
True or false: Stacy left home to go chop tobacco.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The statement states that Stacy left home to go chop tobacco. The answer is False because there is no information given in the statement about Stacy leaving home to chop tobacco. Therefore, it cannot be concluded that Stacy left home for that specific purpose.
4.
True or false: Stuart Walker thought Suzella was White.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Stuart Walker believed that Suzella was White.
5.
True or False: Suzella want's to marry a black man.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The given statement is "Suzella wants to marry a black man." The correct answer is False. This means that Suzella does not want to marry a black man.
6.
Why did Uncle Hammer dislike Cousin Bud?
Correct Answer
D. Because Cousin bud married a white woman.
Explanation
Uncle Hammer disliked Cousin Bud because he married a white woman. This suggests that Uncle Hammer may have had strong views on interracial relationships or believed in the importance of racial loyalty and solidarity. It is possible that Uncle Hammer saw Cousin Bud's marriage as a betrayal to their community or as a sign of Cousin Bud's preference for white women over black women. This could have caused a rift between them and led to Uncle Hammer's disapproval.
7.
Why was Cassie angry at Suzella when she first came?
Correct Answer
B. Suzella acted like being white is better than being black.
Explanation
Cassie was angry at Suzella when she first came because Suzella acted like being white is better than being black. This implies that Suzella was displaying a sense of superiority and looking down upon her own race. Cassie may have felt offended and angered by this attitude, as it goes against the idea of embracing one's own identity and being proud of one's heritage.
8.
Why was Mama upset with Papa at the fact that Stacey left to get work?
Correct Answer
D. Because Papa left too much so Stacey was taking on the role of "Provider".
Explanation
Mama was upset with Papa because she believed that Stacey was assuming the responsibility of being the provider for the family due to Papa's absence. This suggests that Papa had left the family for an extended period of time, leaving Mama and Stacey to fend for themselves financially. Mama's frustration stemmed from the fact that Stacey felt compelled to take on this burden, which she believed was Papa's responsibility.
9.
Why is Jake Willis mad at Russell about his eye injury?
Correct Answer
C. Because Russell, a black man, spoke up to a white croud and someone hit Jake along with Russell.
Explanation
Jake Willis is mad at Russell about his eye injury because Russell, a black man, spoke up to a white crowd and someone hit both Jake and Russell. This suggests that Jake is angry at Russell because he got injured while Russell was standing up for himself and expressing his opinions, facing racial discrimination and violence as a result.
10.
What was the MAIN reason everyone was so against Mrs.Lee Annie's wanting to register to vote?
Correct Answer
B. Because she was an old black woman; being black and being a woman makes it against the "law" to vote.
Explanation
The main reason everyone was against Mrs. Lee Annie's wanting to register to vote was because she was an old black woman, and being black and being a woman made it against the "law" to vote.
11.
Why does Mr.Morrison care so much for the absence of Stacey?
Correct Answer
A. Because he has lived with the family for so long that they have become his family.
Explanation
Mr. Morrison cares so much for the absence of Stacey because he has lived with the family for a long time and they have become like his own family. This suggests that Mr. Morrison has developed a strong emotional bond with the family and considers them as his own.
12.
When Stacey and Moe are finally found they start talking about what happened to them in the cane fields. Summarize what happend to them when they are working there.
13.
When Suzella is walking to school with Cassie, Little Man, and Christopher-John, Stuart Walker drives up to talk to them. What does Suzella do to make Stuart respect her, even though she is mixed?
14.
How do the events in the story affect Mama and Papa's relationship?
15.
Explain the role of the forest throughout the story.
16.
Why is there tension between the Logan children and Jeremy Simms?
Correct Answer
B. Because Jeremy is white while the Logan children are black.
Explanation
The tension between the Logan children and Jeremy Simms is because Jeremy is white while the Logan children are black. This racial difference creates a divide between them, as they come from different backgrounds and face different societal challenges and prejudices. The racial tension is further amplified by the historical context of the story, which is set during the time of racial segregation and discrimination in the United States.
17.
What is Papa's motivation for joining the union?
18.
Explain the different obstacles that face Stacey and Cassie as they come of age. How do these obstacles differ?