Roll of Thunder Flashcards

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What did Cassie realize at the end of the story?

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Cassie realizes that racism is a part of her life and she must accept it.

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What is important about the setting?

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The setting shows the mud and rain which represents the struggles that occur for the main characters because of racism.

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What is the relationship between Cassie’s behavior and the theme at the end of the story?

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Cassie’s behavior and the theme of the novel both show that inequality is a part of life that hasn’t yet ended.

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Why did the author write the story?

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The author’s purpose for writing the novel was to create an awareness of the harsh realities of racism.

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Why did the author use the literary device, repetition, at the end of the story?

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The repetition of “Would not pass” helps readers understand the phrase as an important idea of the story.

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