Roll Of Thunder, Hear My Cry

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1.

Mark each answer either True or False. The Logan family live on their own land.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The given correct answer is True. This means that the Logan family does live on their own land.

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2.

The Logan children ride the bus to school each day.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The given statement is "The Logan children ride the bus to school each day." The correct answer is False. This means that the statement is not true. It implies that the Logan children do not ride the bus to school each day.

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3.

Mr. Morrison had lost his job on the railroad for being in a fight.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The given statement suggests that Mr. Morrison lost his job on the railroad because he was involved in a fight. This means that the statement is true, indicating that Mr. Morrison did indeed lose his job due to his involvement in a fight.

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4.

Big Ma had Cassie apologize to LIllian Jean because she though Cassie had not acted properly.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Big Ma did not have Cassie apologize to Lillian Jean because she thought Cassie had not acted properly. In fact, Big Ma was initially upset with Cassie for not apologizing to Lillian Jean after the incident at the store. However, Cassie's refusal to apologize was a deliberate act of defiance against the racist social norms of the time. Big Ma eventually understood Cassie's stance and supported her decision not to apologize. Therefore, the statement is false.

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T.J. tricked Stacey into giving him the coat that had been a gift from Uncle Hammer
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The given statement suggests that T.J. deceived Stacey into giving him the coat that had been given to Stacey as a gift from Uncle Hammer. This implies that T.J. used some sort of manipulation or deceit to convince Stacey to hand over the coat. Therefore, the statement is true.

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6.

Cassie befriends LIllian Jean when she finally realizes "the way of things".
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Cassie does not befriend Lillian Jean because she realizes "the way of things". In fact, their friendship is based on a forced apology and power dynamics, rather than a genuine connection. Cassie is forced to apologize to Lillian Jean in order to avoid punishment, but she does not truly befriend her or understand the underlying racism and prejudice that Lillian Jean represents. Therefore, the statement is false.

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7.

Mr. Granger and members of the school board fire Mrs. Logan because she teaches additional material not found in her text book.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The given explanation suggests that Mr. Granger and the school board fired Mrs. Logan because she teaches additional material that is not present in her textbook. This implies that Mrs. Logan was terminated for going beyond the prescribed curriculum and teaching content that was not officially approved. Therefore, the statement "True" indicates that the explanation provided is accurate and aligns with the given scenario.

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8.

Papa sets fire to his own cotton field to destroy the neighboring Grager land.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The statement is false because it states that Papa sets fire to his own cotton field to destroy the neighboring Grager land. This action does not make sense as it would only harm Papa's own property. It is more likely that someone else would set fire to Papa's cotton field if they wanted to harm him or his property.

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9.

Big Ma signs the land over to her sons.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Big Ma signing the land over to her sons means that she legally transfers ownership of the land to them. This implies that her sons now have the legal rights and responsibilities associated with owning the land. Therefore, the statement "Big Ma signs the land over to her sons" is true.

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R.W. and Melvin implicate T.J. in a murder.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The statement implies that R.W. and Melvin are accusing T.J. of being involved in a murder. This suggests that there is evidence or information that links T.J. to the crime. Without further context or details, it is difficult to determine the accuracy of the accusation, but based on the given information, the answer "True" indicates that R.W. and Melvin are indeed implicating T.J. in a murder.

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11.

Uncle Hammer sells his car to help save the Logan land.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Uncle Hammer's decision to sell his car is driven by his deep love and commitment to his family. The Logan land holds immense sentimental value for him and he is willing to make sacrifices to protect it. By selling his car, Uncle Hammer demonstrates his selflessness and determination to preserve their ancestral land, making the statement "Uncle Hammer sells his car to help save the Logan land" true.

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12.

Most blacks owned their own land in Mississippi.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The statement is false because historically, most blacks did not own their own land in Mississippi. During the era of slavery, black people were considered property and were not allowed to own land. Even after slavery ended, black people faced systemic discrimination and were often denied access to land ownership. This continued through the Jim Crow era and into the civil rights movement. It was not until much later that significant progress was made in terms of black land ownership in Mississippi.

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Mr. Granger works for a law firm in Strawberry.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The statement says that Mr. Granger works for a law firm in Strawberry. However, since the answer is "False," it means that the statement is incorrect. Therefore, Mr. Granger does not work for a law firm in Strawberry.

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Roll Of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Mark each answer either True or False. The Logan family live on their own land.

The Logan children ride the bus to school each day.

Mr. Morrison had lost his job on the railroad for being in a fight.

Big Ma had Cassie apologize to LIllian Jean because she though Cassie had not acted properly.

T.J. tricked Stacey into giving him the coat that had been a gift from Uncle Hammer

Cassie befriends LIllian Jean when she finally realizes "the way of things".

Mr. Granger and members of the school board fire Mrs. Logan because she teaches additional material not found in her text book.

Papa sets fire to his own cotton field to destroy the neighboring Grager land.

Big Ma signs the land over to her sons.

R.W. and Melvin implicate T.J. in a murder.

Uncle Hammer sells his car to help save the Logan land.

Most blacks owned their own land in Mississippi.

Mr. Granger works for a law firm in Strawberry.