Mississippi Trial 1995 Chapter 7-8
Chapter 7

1) Why does Grampa get a little sad when they go to look at the fields?

2) How much money does Grampa give Hiram for the concession stand now? Why has the amount changed?

3) Summarize the problems with segregated schools according to Mr. Paul.

4) Why do you think that in Tempe, segregation “wasn’t such a big deal?” Think a

bout the time period and geographical location.

5) Hiram stayed up thinking for quite a while, weighing the words of Mr. Paul, his father, and his grandfather, struggling to decide what his feelings were. This is an example of what type of conflict?

Chapter 8

1) Why is Hiram hesitant to spend time with R. C.?

2) Why does Hiram decide to go fishing with R. C.?

3) What cruel thing had R. C. done to Ralph Remington?

4) Why did it matter so much for Hiram to know if his dad and grampa

ever fished together?

5) Why were Emmett’s cousins so wary of Hiram when Emmett wasn’t?

6) Briefly describe the scene when R. C. wakes up to find Hiram sharing his food with Emmett.

7) Hiram wants to stop R. C. yet he doesn’t. Why? What has happened earlier in the book to foreshadow this event?

8) How old is Emmett and how old is R. C.?

9) If someone witnesses a crime and doesn’t do anything to try and stop it, do you think they should be punished? Are they responsible in any way? Why or whynot?