Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Chapter 2 Flashcards

Cotton Harvesting

• Cotton was harvested by climbing stalks, using spikes as footholds.

Papa's Return

• Papa was home for only one day before returning to work.

Mr. Morrison's Arrival

• Mr. Morrison accompanied Papa home after losing his job.

Mr. Morrison's Dismissal

• He was fired from the railroad due to a fight with white men, who faced no consequences for their actions.

Job Offer to Mr. Morrison

• Papa offered Mr. Morrison agricultural work in exchange for food, shelter, and a small salary.

Mr. Morrison's Physical Description

• Mr. Morrison is portrayed as very tall (over 6 feet), muscular, and bearing scars on his face and neck.

Tragic Events Involving John Henry

• John Henry, Beacon, and Old Man Berry were set on fire by white men, allegedly for flirting with Sallie Ann. John Henry succumbed to his injuries.

Henrietta's Experience with the Police

• When Henrietta reported the incident involving John Henry to the police, she was dismissed as a liar and sent home without help.

Wallace Store's Influence

• The Wallace Store was a local hotspot for older kids to engage in risky behaviors such as drinking, smoking, and dancing.

Parental Warnings

• Papa strictly forbade the children from going to the Wallace Store, warning that disobedience would result in severe punishment.