Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Chapter 2 Flashcards
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How did they get the cotton?

They climbed the stalks using the spikes to step on.

How long was Papa home for?

1 day.

Who did Papa bring home with him?

Mr. Morrison.

Why did Mr. Morrison lose his job on the railroad?

<p>He got in a fight with some white men. He got fired and the white men did not lose their job.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Papa offer to Mr. Morrison?

<p>Work on the farm for food, housing, and a few dollars.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe Mr. Morrison.

<p>Very tall (over 6 ft tall), muscular, some scars on his face and neck.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to John Henry, Beacon, and Old Man Berry?

<p>White men set them all on fire, said they were flirting with Sallie Ann. John Henry died from the burns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened when Henrietta told the police what happened to John Henry?

<p>The police called her a liar and sent her home.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Wallace Store known for?

<p>Where older kids went to buy liquor, dance, and smoke cigarettes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Papa say the kids should never go or he would 'wear them out' (whip them)?

<p>Wallace Store.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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.

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Review key concepts from Chapter 2 of 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry' with these flashcards. Assess your understanding of important plot details and character actions that shape the narrative. Perfect for students looking to deepen their comprehension of the book.

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