In Chapters 8 and 9, several characters in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry react to acts of intimidation or harassment by white members of the community. Compare and contrast the reactions between two of these characters: Cassie, Mama, Papa, Stacey, and Mr. Morrison. Explain why you think the two sets of reactions differ.

Read these lines from "an open boat" and answer the question. an open boat by alfred noyes see - quick - by that flash, where the bitter foam tosses,
 the cloud of white faces, in the black open boat,
 which of the end rhymes below matches the one in the last line of the excerpt? “he’s living, i know. but he’s numbed with the cold.” “and there are no voices or ghosts in that darkness.” “and wraps her loose hair round his breast and his throat.” “come. loosen your fingers. – o god, let me keep him! ”

What details of the first two paragraphs convey a sense of the ordinary,behind the scenes routines of film critics?

Why does the host answer the guest with brief responses during the party?