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Tulsa Burning Chapters 4-6

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  • Q1
    What did Ma say that the sheriff's cook, Mildred Burns, shouldn't be doing?
    Making faces behind the sheriff's back.
    Stealing vegetables from the sheriff.
    Stealing money from the sheriff.l
    Putting too many spices in the food.
    45s
  • Q2
    On Nobe's first day of working at the cafe, what was Lester able to do that Nobe couldn't?
    Put his hands in hot water.
    Lift a big kettle of water.
    Carry a big stack of dishes.
    Make Lida Rose laugh.
    45s
  • Q3
    What was Nobe relieved to be able to discuss with Preacher Jackson?
    His thoughts of Cinda.
    The loss of his dog Rex.
    His job at the cafe.
    His father's alcoholism.
    45s
  • Q4
    Based on the information in the story, the reader can conclude that Mrs. Mitchell got a strange look on her face when she found out Nobe was working at the cafe because
    Lester Cotton, Isaac’s father, worked there.
    She knew that the sheriff wouldn’t like it.
    She was afraid that Nobe would be too busy to attend school.
    She was afraid that Nobe would be too busy to visit her.
    60s
  • Q5
    Based on the information included in chapters 4-6, the reader can conclude that Lester Cotton turned to alcohol because
    He was depressed because he lost his job.
    He blamed himself for his son’s death.
    He was depressed after fighting in the war.
    He blamed himself for his brother’s death.
    60s
  • Q6
    Nobe asked Isaac Mitchell why
    he always wished his father would love him.
    his Pa was so mean to him.
    Mrs. Mitchell couldn’t forgive Lester Cotton.
    some people were racist.
    45s
  • Q7
    Which of these details from the story best supports the conclusion that Mavis could not walk well?
    her heart and lungs had been weak since she was a baby.
    she wouldn’t eat enough to keep her strong.
    her legs had been injured in an accident.
    she had a bad back.
    45s
  • Q8
    What game did Nobe play with Lida Rose?
    I Spy
    Checkers
    Monopoly
    20 Questions
    30s
  • Q9
    Based on the information in the story, when Daisy offered Lester some pie, why would he have had to eat it in the kitchen or on the back porch?
    He was a messy eater and would ruin the customers’ appetite.
    The restaurant was too crowded.
    He was not allowed to eat in the front with the customers because he was black.
    Daisy did not want the customers to know that she gave the cook free food.
    60s
  • Q10
    What stunt did the barnstormers perform?
    One of the men climbed out on the wing and hung from it with one hand.
    One man held another man by his feet out the window of the plane.
    One man climbed out on the wing of the plane and used a baseball bat to hit a ball.
    One man climbed out on each wing of the plane and played catch by throwing a ball back and forth over the plane.
    45s
  • Q11
    The barnstormers came to Wekiwa because one of them knew
    Daisy and Sim
    Preacher Jackson
    Olly
    Sheriff Leonard
    30s
  • Q12
    While in the plane, for what did the preacher ask God to forgive him?
    for swearing
    for yelling at his children
    for driving too fast
    for not taking better care of himself
    45s
  • Q13
    Why did Nobe have a hard time keeping a pure mind while in the airplane?
    Cinda had on a really pretty dress and was wearing makeup.
    Cinda was looking into his eyes.
    Cinda was whispering in his ear and had her arm around him.
    Cinda was leaning against him, holding his hand, and clutching his knee.
    45s
  • Q14
    Based on the information in the story, the reader can conclude that Cinda kissed Nobe after the airplane ride because
    She was glad he talked her into taking the ride even though she was scared.
    He told her that he wanted to be her boyfriend.
    She wanted to thank him for working so hard to pay for their tickets to ride in the plane.
    She wanted to thank him for having the idea to give the ball back to the barnstormers in hopes of a free ride on the plane.
    60s
  • Q15
    Who brought the news of the trouble in Tulsa to the café?
    Sheriff Leonard
    Charlie Carson
    Basil Bailey
    Preacher Jackson
    30s

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