Characters 1
Main Character; Feisty
Cassie
Mother of the main character; school teacher
Mama
Why does Little Man refuse to take the book from the school?
It was only given to the black students after it had been ruined.
Where does Papa take Stacey to teach him about business?
Vicksburg
Where does the story take place?
Mississippi
Oldest Sibling; tries to be the man of the family
Stacey
Father of the main character; works on the railroad
Papa
Who started the fire at the end of the story?
Papa
Why are Stacey and T.J. fighting?
Stacey got caught with T.J.'s cheat sheet.
What decade is this story set in?
1930s
Stays with the Logans for protection
Mr. Morrison
Friend of the Logan children but is a troublemaker
T.J.
Why does Uncle Hammer get mad at Stacey?
Stacey gives away his coat.
How do the Logans get back at the bus that gets them dirty?
They dig a hole that it gets stuck in.
What is Little Man's real name?
Clayton Chester Logan
Friend of the Logans but is bullied for hanging out with black children
Grandmother to the Logan children; protective
Big Ma
How does Cassie get revenge on Lillian Jean?
She beats her up in the woods.
What will happen to the Logans' farm if they cannot make their payments?
They will lose the farm.
What non-family member brings the Logans gifts on Christmas?
Jeremy
Berrys
Buys Stacey his coat; wealthy
Uncle Hammer
What happens to Papa on his way back from Vicksburg?
He is shot and his leg is run over.
Why does Cassie get upset at the store in Strawberry?
People keep cutting in line.
How does Mr. Morrison get his scars?
A fire.