Yes, it is.
cotton
papa
cassie
"Goad" is mentioned on page 128 in the book "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" by Mildred D. Taylor.
mississippi
a poor community
The Berrys.
Yes, Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry is a classic novel, it is also considered historical fiction.
The word "tantrum" does not appear in "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" by Mildred D. Taylor.
On page 3
Tj dies from a beating.