Mississippi Trial, 1955
Read Chapters 4 and 5, pp. 39-54
1. Describe the irony that Hiram talks about on page 40.
2. Write the simile from page 41. Then explain what two unlike things are being compared and what
quality they share.
3. Write an example of foreshadowing from page 44.
4. Describe Hiram’s attitudes toward his father.
5. Describe Hiram’s attitudes towards his grandfather.
6. Describe how Hiram feels about being back in Mississippi.
Mississippi Trial, 1955
Read Chapters 4 and 5, pp. 39-54
1. Describe the irony that Hiram talks about on page 40.
2. Write the simile from page 41. Then explain what two unlike things are being compared and what
quality they share.
3. Write an example of foreshadowing from page 44.
4. Describe Hiram’s attitudes toward his father.
5. Describe Hiram’s attitudes towards his grandfather.
6. Describe how Hiram feels about being back in Mississippi.