Question

independent read: roll of thunder, hear my cry (chapters 4–5)
assigned by: mrs. sheftan ela
due: dec 18, 2025 11:59 pm
reading quiz
question 2
instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.
the author most likely chose the wallace store as the location for stacy’s fight with t. j. to _______
a. allow the logans to see the dancing of the great faith couples
b. demonstrate that time and place matter when choosing your battles
c. make sure that only friends see the fight
d. ensure stacey knew where to find t.j.

Explanation:

The Wallace store is a site of white intimidation and danger for Black characters in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Stacey fighting T.J. here highlights that choosing when and where to confront someone (especially in a hostile, white-controlled space) has critical consequences, as the location carries risk and stakes for the Black characters. The other options are incorrect: the Logans do not go there to see dancing, the store is not a private space only for friends, and Stacey did not need the store to locate T.J.

Answer:

B. demonstrate that time and place matter when choosing your battles