Characters
This is the only girl of the Logan children and the narrator of the story.
Who is Cassie Logan?
This concept, which is central to the novel, refers to the systemic racial discrimination faced by African Americans in the American South.
Racism, discrimination, prejudice, segregation
The novel opens with Cassie and her brothers walking to school when they encounter this group of children who bully them for walking on the "white" side of the road. What was the kid name that didn't ride the bus?
Jeremy
In chapter 2 the Logan and Avery kids were walking to school and didn't have fair conditions. What is the law that changed those circumstances for children of color?
Brown vs. Board of Education
She is the Logan family's matriarch, who works hard to provide for her children and teaches them strong moral values.
Who is Mama (Mary Logan)?
The novel explores this theme of standing up for what is right, even when it requires sacrifice and personal hardship.
What is justice?
This event leads to the Logan family's efforts to boycott the Wallace store, which is a center of racial violence and discrimination.
The Barry's Burning
What was the time this story takes place during this time period, when racial segregation and inequality were legally enforced in the American South. (Specifically years)
1930s-1950s
This character is known for his rebellious spirit and deep anger over racial injustices, particularly when it comes to the way white people treat his family.
Who is Stacey Logan?
The book frequently deals with the tension between this and the desire for equality, especially when it comes to land ownership.
What is economic independence?
What was the store that Cassie Logan was humiliated at when she is forced to apologize for something she did not do?
Barnett Mercantile
This event, which took place shortly before the events of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, was a major turning point in the civil rights struggle for African Americans.
The Great Depression
This character is a white man who is depicted as racist and a key antagonist, known for his actions toward the Logan family.
Who is Mr. Granger?
This is a key theme in the novel that explores the balance between the innocence of childhood and the harshness of the world around the Logans.
What is coming of age?
This is the name of the river that becomes a symbol of freedom and survival for the Logan family during a crucial moment in the story.
Mississippi River
Bonus: What modern day states were named in novel? (Where the logans are and where Papa went)
Mississippi and Louisiana