Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry: Chapter 4 Flashcards

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How much older was Big Ma's husband than she was?

8 years

What was Big Ma's husband's name?

Paul Edward

From whom did Grandfather Logan buy his land?

Mr. Hollenbeck

What are the names of the Wallace men who run the store?

Kaleb and Dewberry Signup and view all the answers

How far is the Wallace store from Jefferson Davis?

1/2 mile Signup and view all the answers

Where and in what does Mr. Morrison sleep?

Shack out back Signup and view all the answers

In Chapter 4, what does T.J. bring back to Mrs. Logan?

Scissors Signup and view all the answers

What is Cassie making at the beginning of Chapter 4?

Butter Signup and view all the answers

What three clues did Mama use to infer something was wrong with the kids?

<ol> <li>They weren't eating 2. They weren't playing outside 3. They were too quiet</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What were Mama and Big Ma having a disagreement about in the beginning of the chapter?

If Cassie was sick or not and how they weren't themselves Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of T.J.'s flaws from the chapter.

<ol> <li>Instead of studying for the upcoming test, T.J. uses cheat sheets during the exam. 2. T.J. lies that he must go back in the house to fetch his cap when really he was looking through Mama's book.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is a likely reason T.J. was found reading Mama's book without permission?

Possibly out of curiosity Signup and view all the answers

What motivates T.J. to cheat on the tests?

Just because Stacey can't remember the dates Signup and view all the answers

Who seldom cried?

Cassie Signup and view all the answers

Why did T.J. run to the Wallace store?

Because he probably thought that it's the one place the Logan children are not allowed to go to, so he went there because he thought they would never follow him. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Cassie, Little Man, and Christopher John follow Stacey to the Wallace store?

Because they loved Stacey and were scared of what he might do Signup and view all the answers

How did the fist fight with T.J. and Stacey end?

When Mr. Morrison came and broke up the fight to pick up the Logans. Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason the Logan children discovered why their parents didn't want them at the Wallace store?

Because the Wallaces make fun of black people and tortured and burned the Berrys. Signup and view all the answers

Identify two times Cassie and Stacey have a disagreement.

<ol> <li>Whether or not to go to the Wallace store 2. Whether or not to tell Mama about the fight.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Mama show the Logan children Mr. Berry?

Because she wanted to show them why not to go to the Wallace store. Signup and view all the answers

What reason did Mr. Morrison give the kids why he wasn't going to tell Mama about the fight?

He wanted the kids to confess themselves. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Night men tar and feather Mr. Tatum?

Because he claimed that Jim Lee was a liar. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the Logan's mule?

Jack Signup and view all the answers

How old was Big Ma when she got married?

18 Signup and view all the answers

Where did the Logan children's grandfather learn carpentry?

Macon, Georgia Signup and view all the answers

How old was the Logan children's grandfather when his mother died?

14 Signup and view all the answers

Who had come during the summer with an offer to buy trees on Logan land?

Mr. Anderson Signup and view all the answers

Where does Mama say that the Logan family travels to do their shopping?

Vicksburg Signup and view all the answers

At the end of the chapter, what does Mama go around and ask families in the community to do?

Not shop at the Wallace store and not allow their children to go there at all. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Big Ma and Family Background

Big Ma's husband, Paul Edward, was 8 years older than her.
Big Ma was married at the age of 18.
Grandfather Logan purchased land from Mr. Hollenbeck.
Grandfather Logan learned carpentry in Macon, Georgia, and was only 14 when his mother died.

Wallace Store and Local Events

Kaleb and Dewberry Wallace run the store located 1/2 mile from Jefferson Davis.
The Wallace store is notorious for racism, making fun of black individuals and being involved in the torture and burning of the Berrys.
Mama discourages the children from going to the Wallace store for their safety.

Characters and Relationships

Mr. Morrison sleeps in a shack out back and is protective of the Logan children.
T.J. is depicted as lazy and dishonest, cheating on tests instead of studying.
T.J.'s curiosity leads him to read Mama’s book without permission.
Cassie, Little Man, and Christopher John follow Stacey to the Wallace store out of love and concern.

Family Dynamics and Conflicts

Mama and Big Ma disagree over Cassie's health and behavior.
The children notice that something is wrong when they aren’t eating, playing outside, and are unusually quiet.
Cassie seldom cries, highlighting her strong character.

Key Events and Confessions

T.J. runs to the Wallace store believing the Logan children won't follow him.
The fight between T.J. and Stacey ends when Mr. Morrison intervenes.
Mama shows the children Mr. Berry's condition to explain the dangers of the Wallace store.
Mr. Morrison emphasizes the importance of self-confession to the kids, rather than reporting incidents to Mama.

At the chapter's conclusion, Mama urges families in the community to boycott the Wallace store to stand against racial injustices.
The Night men tarred and feathered Mr. Tatum for allegedly claiming that Jim Lee was a liar.

Significant Details

The Logan family's mule is named Jack.
Mr. Anderson's summer offer to buy trees on Logan land is a notable economic threat.
The family's shopping travels extend all the way to Vicksburg, emphasizing their connection to the broader community.

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Test your knowledge of Chapter 4 from 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry' with these flashcards. Learn about the characters, their relationships, and key events. Perfect for students looking to deepen their understanding of the text.