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Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry – Chapter 2 Questions and vocabulary

Define the following words in your journal before reading chapter 2.

 

Scoff (32)        Burlap (33)     Tawny (33)     Sinew (33)      Formidable (34)

 

Ebony (34)      Ornate (36)     Quiver (38)     Deacon (39)    Sermon (41)

 

Answer the following questions also provide the page numbers where you found your answers.  Be sure to turn the question around in your answers.

1. Compare Mama and Big Ma's physical characteristics.



 


2. Describe Mr. L.T. Morrison.

 

 


3. Why does Mama ask Papa, "You got my letter?" and say ". . . We're glad to have you here (Mr. Morrison) . . . especially now."

 

 

 
4. What events supposedly happened which led to the burning of the Berry’s?

 

 


5. Why do you think Papa tells his children to stay away from the Wallaces' store?

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