4 Comprehension
5 Comprehension
6 Comprehension
4 Vocab
5-6 Vocab
100

What does Stacey get blamed for at school? Who really should have gotten blamed?

Stacey gets blamed for bringing an answer sheet to a test. T.J. actually brought the sheet so he should have been blamed. 

100

Compare how Mr. Barnett treats the Logan children and the white people who comes into the store. 

He treats the Logan children as less of a priority compared to the white men and women. 
100
What Christmas gift does Uncle Hammer give to Stacey and why did T.J. call him a fat preacher because of it?
Uncle Hammer gives Stacey a brand new coat for Christmas. T.J. calls Stacey a fat preacher to manipulate Stacey into giving him the new coat. 
100
Define Discourse. 
Written/Spoken Communication. 
100
Define Wheedle. 
To persuade someone to do something or give something by flattering them. 
200

What did the night men do the night that the Logan kids sabotaged the bus?

The night men tarred and feathered a man. 
200

What did Stacey tell Cassie when they left the store about Mr. Barnett? 

Stacey yelled at Cassie for being so disrespectful towards a white man. He also tells Cassie that white people are a priority over African American children. 
200
What is Uncle Hammer's reaction to how Cassie was treated in strawberry?
Uncle Hammer is furious and he reacts violently by threatening to hurt Mr. Simms. 
200
Define Feigned. 
Simulated/Pretended. 
200
Define Promenading. 
To take a leisurely walk, ride, or drive in public. Especially to meet or be seen by others. 
300

 What did Mama do to punish the children for going to the Wallace store?

Mama brought the kids to the Berry house to show how dangerous the Wallaces are.

300

Why does Big Ma park the wagon far away from the entrance to the market in Strawberry? 

She does not want to upset the white people who come to sell their goods by putting her wagon in a spot reserved for Caucasian men and women. 
300
At the beginning of chapter 6, why is Cassie mad at Big Ma?
Cassie is mad at Big Ma because she forced Cassie to to apologize to Lillian Jean and Mr. Simms. 
300
Define Engrossed. 
Having all of ones attention or interest. 
300
Define Balked. 
To hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking. 
400

What does Big Ma tell Cassie in the forest?

Big Ma told Cassie the story of how her grandfather, John-Edward, got the land. 
400

Describe the incident with Lillian Jean (in Strawberry). 

Cassie accidentally ran into Lillian Jean. Lillian wanted Cassie to apologize, but Cassie refused. This caused Lillian Jean's father to come over to see what all the fuss was about. He then proceeded to push her off of the side walk and hold her on the ground until she apologized. 
400
From Mamas point of view, why did whites try to convert african Americans to Christianity?
They wanted to teach the African Americans obedience to prevent slaves revolts. 
400
Define Ransacked. 
To search hurriedly/thouroughly through. 
400
Define Aloofness. 
At a distance, especially in interest, apart. 
500
Explain 3 events that led to Stacey being whipped in front of the class. 
1. T.J. brought an answer sheet to class the day of the test. 

2. Stacey took the answer sheet from T.J..

3. Mama caught Stacey with the answers. 

500

What important lesson does Mama try to teach Cassie about African Americans and whites?


She tried to teach Cassie that they are not equal, no matter how much they want to be nor how much Cassie believes they are. 
500
What important lesson does Mama try to teach Cassie?
She tries to teach them that life is not equal between African Americans and Whites. 
500
Define Patronize. 
To be a regular customer of a store or business. 
500
Define Snidely. 
Remarks made in a nasty or insinuating manner. 
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