One of the first clues that T.J. is trouble in "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" is when he tries to convince the Logan children to join him in cheating on a test. This shows his willingness to be dishonest and manipulate others.
The first clue that Papa set the fire in "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" is when the children see the burned chapter of the Bible. They know it's Papa's because he always carries it with him.
lightning heats the air which we hear as thunder
I can always hear thunder in thunder and lightning, everyone can, except for deaf people of course because they can't hear anything.
Because light travels faster than sound
well, if your far away then no. you wouldn't be able to hear the thunder. if how ever, you are close to the thunder storm you will hear thunder.
Thunder and lightning occur roughly at the same time during a thunderstorm, but they are different things. Typically you see the lightning first and then you hear the thunder.
Yes. Thunder is the sound of lighting hitting the ground. Light travels much faster than sound so you see the lighting first and hear the thunder afterwards. If you see the lighting and hear the thunder right after, then you are closer to wear the lighting struck.
You don't see thunder. You hear thunder. You hear thunder after seeing the lightning because light travels faster than sound. The further the storm away is, the bigger the time between when you see the lightning and hear the thunder.
The sharp crack you hear from thunder when it is close it the electricity in the air.
You see lighting and hear thunder.
The story is told in first person, through Cassie's eyes.
The quote "children going there are going to get themselves in a whole lot of trouble one day" is found on page 75 of the book "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" by Mildred D. Taylor. It is spoken by Uncle Hammer in reference to the children going to the Wallace store.