Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Ch. 8 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

How does Cassie's behavior change toward Lillian Jean?

Cassie begins to be extremely nice to Lillian Jean, acting like her helper maid and earning her trust.

What advice does Papa give Cassie regarding Lillian Jean?

Papa advises Cassie to ensure that Mr. Simms doesn't get involved, suggesting she lets it go since it may not be the last disrespectful treatment from white people.

What is T.J.'s reaction when he gets caught cheating?

T.J. is angry and claims that his family is 'uppity', expressing his jealousy.

How does Cassie get revenge on Lillian Jean and keep her from telling anyone?

Cassie leads Lillian Jean into the woods under false pretenses, beats her up, and blackmails her with secrets. Signup and view all the answers

What were the reasons given when Mama was fired? What were the real reasons?

Mama was told she was fired for not teaching from the textbook and vandalism, but she believes it was retaliation for their community activism. Signup and view all the answers

Explain how T.J. was involved in getting Mama fired.

T.J. informed Kaleb Wallace that Mama 'destroyed school property' and wasn't teaching properly. Signup and view all the answers

How does Stacey punish T.J.?

Stacey punishes T.J. by ending their friendship and encouraging other students to ignore him. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cassie's Behavior Toward Lillian Jean

Cassie pretends to be overly kind and submissive to Lillian Jean, calling her "Miss" and acting as a helper.
This strategy is a deceptive tactic to earn Lillian Jean’s trust for revenge.

Papa's Advice to Cassie

Papa advises Cassie to stay away from Mr. Simms and avoid escalating conflict with Lillian Jean.
He emphasizes that disrespect from white individuals like Lillian Jean is likely to recur, suggesting Cassie should learn to endure it.

T.J.'s Reaction to Cheating

T.J. displays anger and resentment when caught cheating, expressing frustration towards his family and their expectations.
His jealousy towards Stacey and the Logan family is apparent in his dismissive comments.

Cassie's Revenge on Lillian Jean

Cassie leads Lillian Jean to the woods under false pretenses, intending to reveal a surprise.
She physically confronts Lillian Jean without harming her face and uses blackmail by threatening to expose Lillian's secrets if she tells her father.

Reasons for Mama's Dismissal

Officially, Mama is fired for not adhering to the textbook curriculum and for vandalism by pasting over materials.
Mama believes the true reason for her firing is backlash from Granger in response to the Logans’ community activism in Vicksburg.

T.J.'s Role in Mama's Firing

T.J. plays a crucial role in Mama's dismissal by reporting to Kaleb Wallace that she destroyed school property and failed to teach the mandated subjects.

Stacey's Punishment of T.J.

In retaliation for T.J.'s betrayal, Stacey decides to end their friendship and ensures that their peers also shun T.J. at school.

Description

Test your understanding of Chapter 8 from 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry' with these flashcards. Explore Cassie's evolving relationship with Lillian Jean and the valuable advice she receives from Papa. Perfect for students looking to deepen their comprehension of the text.