Read the excerpt from Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.
What motivates Cassie to keep quiet in spite of her
anger?
"Ah, man!" cried T.J. "It ain't none of my business."
Then, after a moment's silence, he added, "I got too
many worries of my own to worry 'bout Cassie Uncle
Tomming Lillian Jean."
O Cassie is embarrassed by her behavior.
Cassie is afraid of getting hurt by T.J.
Cassie needs to stay friends with T.J.
Cassie needs to keep her plan a secret.
My temper almost flew out of my mouth, but I pressed
my lips tightly together, forcing it to stay inside.