New Beginnings: Characters in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Question 6 • * SY2025-26 - 1001010-M/J Language Arts 1 Sem 1 CR
Read the excerpt from Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry."Mama gonna whip you good, too," said prideful Little Man, still fuming as we approached the school. "'Cause I'm gonna sure tell it.""Naw you ain't," said Stacey. There was a shocked silence as all heads turned to him. "This here thing's between Cassie and Lillian Jean and ain't nobody telling nobody nothin' 'bout this." He stared directly at T.J., caught his eye, and repeated, "Nobody."
Answer
A
He believes that Cassie and Lillian Jean should be friends.
B
He senses that Cassie has a valid reason for her behavior.
C
He likes that she is going against her father’s wishes.
D
He wants to shift everyone’s attention from Cassie to himself.
Explanation
Stacey stops Little Man from telling because he considers the dispute to be between Cassie and Lillian Jean. His firm warning suggests he understands that Cassie has a reason for what she did and wants her to handle the conflict without others getting involved. The excerpt does not suggest that Stacey wants to become the center of attention or that he thinks the girls should be friends.
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