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Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Ch. 2

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Comprehension questions for chapter 1 of the book Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry

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Why do you think Papa doesn't tell the family the real reason for bringing his friend to stay with them?

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Who supervises the children and Mama in the cotton field?

Mr. Morrison

Big Ma

Mr. Granger

White men

Who does Papa return with on his visit?

T.J.

Mr. Morrison

Claude

Mr. Berry

Why is the visitor staying with the Logan family?

his house was burned

he is disabled

he was kicked out of his home

to help in the fields

What does the family learn at church?

blacks shouldn't stand up to whites

Mr. Berry died

someone else's home was burned

the Bible says they should obey the whites

Who do they think set the fire?

Mr. Lanier

John Henry

drunks

Beacon

What is the real reason Papa brought the visitor to the farm?

to protect the family

to help him since he needed a job

to give him a place to stay

to fix things around the house

Papa warns the children to stay away from what?

the white school

the poles in the cotton field

the Granger plantation

Wallace store

The __________________ rope will burn your hands if you slide down it.

fibrous

sinewy

formidable

massive

ornate

A sinkhole can can be fairly small or ________________.

fibrous

sinewy

formidable

massive

ornate

Unlike most pet dogs, Greyhounds used for racing are very lean and _________________.

fibrous

sinewy

formidable

massive

ornate

The wallpaper at the hotel we stayed in was very ____________ and did not match the furniture.

fibrous

sinewy

formidable

massive

ornate

For many people who are new to running, a six minute mile is a ________________ goal.

fibrous

sinewy

formidable

massive

ornate

Who is Big Ma?

Cassie's great-grandmother

Cassie's great-aunt

Mrs. Logan's mother

Mr. Logan's mother

What do the children climb to pick cotton?

wooden poles

boxes

ladders

trellises

What color is Big Ma's skin?

pecan

tar

ink

night

Where does cotton grow low?

Montgomery

Jackson

Tallahassee

Vicksburg

Which of the children doesn't climb to pick the cotton?

Cassie

Little Man

Stacey

Christopher-John

Into what does Big Ma put the cotton that she picks?

wagon

canvas bag

wooden box

burlap sack

What is Mrs. Logan's first name?

Rebecca

Susannah

Mary

Anna

What is Mr. Logan's first name?

Robert

David

Peter

Andrew

How tall is Mr. Logan?

6 feet

6 feet 2 inches

5 feet 10 inches

5 feet 11 inches

What type of chair is Grandpa Logan's chair?

captain's chair

oak rocker

upholstered chair

walnut bench

What are the walls of the Logan house made of ?

oak

logs

lathe and plaster

drywall

How many bedrooms are in the Logan house?

4

1

2

3

How many of Mr. Logan's brothers are dead?

1

4

3

2

In chapter 2, what day does Mr. Logan have to leave so he'll be back to work on time?

Saturday

Tuesday

Sunday

Monday

What is the name of the Logan's mare?

Flicka

Lady

Patches

Thunder