Characters
Name three of Jeremy's older siblings
Lillian Jean, R.W., Melvin
What year does the story take place?
1933
When Mr. Morrison threw the Wallaces during their fight, the author compared them to what?
"a sack of chicken feathers" (Taylor 215)
What symbol represents freedom and independence for the Logans?
Their land
What is another word for language that is meant to cause harm, such as racial slurs?
Weaponized language
Who did T.J. liken Stacey to in his new coat?
T.J. said he'd take it off his hands; said he looked like a fat preacher.
Where did Mama do her shopping after boycotting the Wallace store?
Vicksburg
When Uncle Hammer sold his car, he told Papa a car can't do what three things?
Grow cotton, build a home, and raise four fine babies (ch. 10)
Name four symbols found in RoTHMC
the land, the forest, U.H. car, K.W. truck, Mama's shoes, the book, the weather, etc. etc. etc.
Who tells Stacey about T.J.'s betrayal of Mama?
Little Willie Wiggins
What is Big Ma's husband's name?
Paul Edward
Where does Jeremy sleep?
In his tree house.
Which character says, "We line their pockets with our few pennies and send our children up to their store to learn things they've got no business learning..."?
Mama, p. 151, when convincing the family to shop elsewhere
Name four types of literary techniques
Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Symbolism, Imagery, Foreshadowing, Flashbacks, etc. etc. etc.
What does Papa sacrifice in order to save T.J.?
The land :'(
What is Little Man's real name? (full name)
Clayton Chester Logan
What prize did Mildred D. Taylor win for the novel?
The Newberry Medal
Finish the song:
Roll of thunder
hear my cry
Over the water
bye and bye
Ole man comin’
down the line
Whip in hand to
beat me down
But I ain’t
gonna let him
Turn me ‘round
While Mississippi Bridge is the next book in the saga, what book is considered the "sequel" to RoTHMC?
Let the Circle Be Unbroken
The novel was originally published in
1976
What is Jeremy's school called?
Jefferson Davis
What classroom will 7th grade English be in?
Room 211
What two characters were involved in the following conversation: "One day you'll have plenty of clothes and maybe even a car of yo' own to ride 'round in, so don't you pay no mind o them ignorant white folks."
Big Ma and Little Man
When a symbol is recurring enough to teach us a theme, we call this...
Motif
Who wrote your summer reading book for 7th grade?
S.E. Hinton ;)