What motivates Cassie to act nicely toward Lillian Jean at the start of Chapter 8 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry?

Cassie acts friendly toward Lillian Jean as part of a plan to get revenge for Lillian Jean’s mistreatment of her. By pretending to be agreeable, Cassie hopes Lillian Jean will trust her and let down her guard. The correct choice is “She wants to fool Lillian Jean into trusting her.”

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