Historical Setting and Theme in The Land

Question 1

Which statements describe historical details that are discussed in The Land? Check all that apply.Sharecroppers worked the fields.Many formerly enslaved children could not read.There was tension between white landowners and formerly enslaved people.White children and African American children went to school together. People had complicated identities and family relationships.Sharecroppers owned the land they worked.

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Sharecroppers worked the fields.; Many formerly enslaved children could not read.; There was tension between white landowners and formerly enslaved people.; People had complicated identities and family relationships.

Question 2

Someone made a mean comment toward him.His brothers do not stand up for him.✔ He is not allowed to eat with his white family.He is not sure what will happen in the future.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ He is not allowed to eat with his white family.

Question 3

How is Paul characterized in this passage?

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Paul is confused about why he and Robert are going to different schools.

Question 4

Paul is confused about why he and Robert are going to different schools. Which quotation shows that the historical setting is the reason Paul and Robert have to go to different schools?

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“But you can’t be educated in the same way.”

Question 5

What does Paul mean when he says "something was being wedged” between him and his brother Robert?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Paul is aware of the differences between him and Robert.

Question 6

Which word best describes Paul’s feelings in this passage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

hurt; He is not allowed to eat with his white family.

Question 7

Which word best describes Paul’s feelings in this passage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ hurt; hurt; He is not allowed to eat with his white family.

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