In front of it were two yellow busses.” Students at Jefferson Davis have all the supplies and teachers they need. Great Faith, on the other hand— which all the students have to walk to—“was
a dismal end
to an hour's journey. Consisting of four weather-beaten wooden houses on stilts of brick.
What are the two schools in Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry?
Cassie and her brothers attend
Great Faith Elementary and Secondary School
.
Why does the great faith school start later and end earlier than the Jefferson Davis County School?
Why does the Great Faith School start later and end earlier than the Jefferson Davis County School?
The students of Great Faith had to help their familes on their farms
. How do the Logan children get back on the bus driver?
Why is great faith school open October march?
Because
the students were needed in the fields from early spring when the cotton was planted until
after most of the cotton had been picked in the fall, the school adjusted its terms accordingly, beginning in October and dismissing in March.
How did the Logan children feel about TJ Avery?
None of the other Logan children like him. During their walk it is revealed that
T.J. failed the grade the year before
and has to take it again so he is in Cassie's class. He also has knowledge of adult and racial situations, (i.e., the burning of the Berry's for instance) that the Logan children do not.
Why does Stacey get in trouble at school what does he do to TJ to get even?
On the way to school, T. J. shows
Stacey a cheat sheet he has made
. … Stacey takes the blame, because his honor won't let him tell on T. J. However, after school he chases T. J. to the Wallace store and starts to beat him up until L. T. passes by and breaks up the fight.
Why did Cassie fight Lillian Jean?
The conflicts between the two young girls serve to
show the effects of a racist society
. Racism and prejudice is learned. Lillian Jean is just twelve years old, and she has already been taught to treat Cassie with disrespect and hatefulness.
How long does it take to walk to school in Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry?
While Cassie sits on the steps waiting for her class, she notices the mayor's daughter, Mary Lou Wellever, who she does not like, and Moe Tuner, who has a
three and a half hour
walk to school.
What is Mr Logan's job?
Papa is away much of the time, because he has to work
on the railroad
to make extra money for the family.
Why does Cassie become so angry at Mr Barnett?
Cassie became angry and Mr. Barnett
because he waited on her after all the white people
. Mr. Barnett is the shopkeeper in Strawberry.
What was TJ's punishment for getting Mama fired?
What was T.J.'s punishment for getting Mama fired? Cassie punched him. Everyone stopped talking to him.
He was kicked out of school
.
Why did Cassie cry at the end of the story?
Cassie cries for T.J. at the end of the book
because even though she does not like him, she is sad that he will be on the chain gang for crimes that he did not commit
.
Why was Stacey in a bad mood?
Why was Stacey in a bad mood?
He had to be in his mother's class that year
. … He told his mother that Claude went to the Wallaces' store and that he had to get Claude.
Why do the children finally break their ties with TJ?
16. Why do the children finally break their ties with T. J.?
He helps get Mama fired
.
Why are Cassie and Stacey allowed to Strawberry?
Avery asked if she would take T.J. to pick up some items in Strawberry that they couldn't get at the Wallace store. And now the reason why Cassie is allowed to go becomes clear:
Big Ma doesn't want to ride for twenty-two miles listening to T.J.'s unceasing chatter
. Strawberry is nothing like what Cassie imagines.
Why did Mama get fired from teaching?
One day, Harlan Granger, Kaleb Wallace, and another member of the school board come to Mama's class. They find how she has altered the textbooks to hide the word “negri” and they find
her teaching “inappropriate” things
. She is fired.
