Question

independent read: roll of thunder, hear my cry (cha
assigned by: mrs. shelton ela
due: dec 18, 2025 11:59 pm

reading quiz
question 4
instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.
what is most likely the reason that mama tells cassie the stories about the family land in chapter 4?
a. to demonstrate the power of stories being passed down between generations.
b. to establish mr. granger’s greed in wanting to maximize his sharecropping profits.
c. to show the difficulty of survival while living on a farm.
d. to teach cassie to appreciate the beauty of nature, such as the fine old trees.
nc-ela: nc rl.6.2

Explanation:

In Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, the family land is a core symbol of the Logan family's identity, resilience, and generational pride. Mama's stories about it are meant to pass down the family's history and the significance of the land, which aligns with demonstrating intergenerational story power. The other options do not match the central thematic purpose of these stories: Mr. Granger's greed is a separate conflict, survival difficulty is not the focus of these specific stories, and nature appreciation is not the intent.

Answer:

A. To demonstrate the power of stories being passed down between generations.