Characters
Who is the narrator of the story?
Cassie Logan
What happens when the Logan children receive books at school?
They see the books are old, torn and used ; Cassie and Little Man get upset
In what U.S. state does the story take place?
Mississippi
Why is family so important to the Logan children?
It gives them love, strength, safety and protection during hard times.
What word means "When one person farms another person's land, and then the two share what is produced. Sharecroppers are almost always poor, and are often in debt to landowners or other people."
Sharecropping
Who is the Logan family's oldest child?
Stacey Logan
Who wishes they could walk to school with the Logan children?
Jeremy Simms
During which historical time period is the story set?
The Great Depression (1930s)
How does the story show the unfairness of racism?
The Logans face unequal treatment, like old school books and threats to the land and lives
What does Cassie feel under her bare feet when walking to school?
The cool, soft dirt of the dusty road.
T.J. Avery
Why does Cassie get in trouble at the store in Strawberry?
She stands up for herself when Mr. Barnett waits on white customers first
What kind of farm do the Logan family own?
A cotton farm
What message did Mama propose her family and community should do to stop the Wallaces?
Boycott the Wallace store and shop in Vicksburg
What is this scenario an example of? Many people refused to buy things at Target because the CEO sent money to organizations that banned anyone under 18 to have a cellphone in their stores.
Boycott
Who is the white lawyer man that helps out the Logan family?
Mr. Jamison
How do the Logan children get revenge on the white bus driver?
They dig a ditch in the road, and the bus gets stuck
Where do the children walk to everyday? Why does this show unfairness in transportation?
How does Cassie grow and change throughout the story?
She learns about racism, how to make smart decisions and handle unfair situations with courage
Fill in the blank with a word that means (confused and surprised): My older sister was totally ________ when she received flowers without a card and had no idea who sent them
Bewildered
Who is the strong family friend, who helps protect the Logan family?
Mr. L.T. Morrison
What happens to T.J. at the end of the story, after Papa helps distract the Wallaces from harming him again.
He is arrested after being framed for robbery and murder. Sentenced to the chain-gang
Why is land so important to the Logan family?
It represents independence and freedom from white landowners.
What lesson does the Logan family teach about resilience and justice
To stand together as a family and fight for justice, no matter the cost
What does the land symbolize in the story?
Freedom, independence and resistance against injustice