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Hear My Cry
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| blurted | spoke suddenly and carelessly; uttered without thinking |
| gullies | deep ditches usually created by running water |
| haughtily | in an arrogant or overly proud manner; in a way that shows excessive pride or self-importance; in a way that shows contempt or a lack of respect for others; in a conceited or superior manner |
| lingered | waited or stayed for a greater time than usual; was slow to leave; remained or tarried |
| offensive | of, relating to, or designed for attack; aggressive; designed to or capable of damaging or hurting; tending to arouse anger or disgust |
| revival | a meeting or gathering held to arouse new or fresh interest in religion, often held outdoors and attracting large crowds; a period of renewed interest in religion; renewed attention to something |
| slavery | the practice of keeping people as property; the condition of being in unpaid, forced service of another |
| taxes | monies paid by individuals and companies to the government to support government services and programs; charges levied by the government to support its programs and services |
| ventured | dared or moved despite the risk involved; chanced or risked |
| wary | careful or cautious; watchful of or alert to danger; tending not to trust; guarded; suspicious; fearful |