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What action does Uncle Hammer take after hearing about Cassie’s incident in Strawberry?
He grabs his gun and leaves to confront Mr. Simms, but Mr. Morrison stops him.
How does Uncle Hammer’s Packard symbolize power and challenge racial expectations in the South?
The car, identical to Mr. Granger’s, represents wealth and independence, challenging the belief that Black people cannot achieve the same status as white people.
Was Uncle Hammer’s reaction to Cassie’s treatment in Strawberry effective or dangerous? Why?
It was dangerous because confronting a white man in the South could have led to violence or retaliation against the family. Mr. Morrison stopped him to protect them from harm.
What legal decision does Big Ma make regarding the family’s land in Chapter 6?
She signs the land over to Papa and Uncle Hammer to prevent Harlan Granger from taking it.
What does Cassie’s experience in Strawberry reveal about race and gender dynamics in the South?
It shows that Black people, especially women and children, have little social power. Cassie is forced to apologize to Lillian Jean because white people are always seen as superior, regardless of fairness.
How does Mama’s warning to Cassie about unfair treatment connect to modern times?
Discrimination still exists today in different forms, such as racial profiling and unequal opportunities. Like Cassie, people of color sometimes face unfair treatment based on stereotypes and prejudice.