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Who is the author?
Angela Johnson
Who is the illustrator?
E. B. Lewis
According to the story, how old is Mr. Jake said to be?
100 years old
Where did the narrator, her papa, mama, aunts, and uncles have their picnic to celebrate their freedom?
By the water
About how many books has the illustrator of this book illustrated?
Over 70 books
What state is mentioned in the story?
Texas
Why did the narrator say that, "Soon it would all be different?"
Because they would hear the news about their freedom.
What does Mr. Jake's crying signify?
Mr. Jake's tears signify joy, disbelief, and the weight of years of suffering that are now lifted.
About how many books has the author of this book written?
The author of this book has written over 40 books.
What date was the first Juneteenth?
The first Juneteenth was on June 19, 1865.
Who is said to have read from the balcony that the slaves were free?
A union general
What is the name of the narrator's aunt?
Laura
What does Mr. Jake's age show us?
Being over one hundred years old, he represents the endurance, strength, and suffering of those who had waited a lifetime for freedom.
What does the phrase "the shadowy fields of cotton" mean?
A. The hard and oppressive life of slavery
B. The family’s picnic spot by the water
C. A place of freedom and celebration
D. A dream the narrator had at night
A. The hard and oppressive life of slavery
What is the significance of Juneteenth?
Juneteenth symbolizes freedom and marks the end of slavery in the United States.
What is the main idea of the story All Different Now: Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom?
The main idea of the story is the celebration of freedom after slavery and the hope, joy, and new beginnings that come with Juneteenth.
What did the narrator's aunt do when she heard the news of their freedom?
She sang.
What did the narrator's mama do?
The narrator's mama held her hand softly and looked beyond.
What does the narrator mean when she says, “The cool night soothed our tired feet?"
A. The family went for a nighttime walk for fun.
B. The night helped them feel relief and peace after a long, emotional day.
C. Their feet were literally sore from walking on rough ground.
D. They were scared of walking in the dark.
B. The night helped them feel relief and peace after a long, emotional day.
What does the ending of the story signify?
The ending emphasizes that the narrator's life, and the lives of her family and community, are forever changed and no longer held back by slavery.
What did Mr. Jake do when he heard that they were free?
He cried quietly.
How did the news of the enslaved people’s freedom spread?
A. From the town, to the port, through the countryside, and into the fields.
B. From the port, to town, through the countryside, and into the fields.
C. From the fields, to town, through the port, and into the countryside.
D. The news did not spread.
B. From the port, to town, through the countryside, and into the fields.
What does looking beyond signify?
Looking beyond signifies hope, freedom, and the ability to imagine a new future.
"We ate as a free people, laughed as a free people, and told stories as a free people on into the night."
Why is the narrator repeating the words "as a free people?"
The narrator repeats the words "as a free people" to emphasize how everything, even simple acts like eating, laughing, and storytelling, felt new and meaningful after gaining their freedom.
Why is this story important?
A. It tells a fun story about a picnic.
B. It teaches about freedom, Juneteenth, and the strength of the enslaved people.
C. It explains farming techniques in the past.
D. It focuses only on the narrator’s dreams.
B. It teaches us about freedom, Juneteenth, and the strength of the enslaved people.