Read the excerpt from Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.

When we were alone, [Lillian Jean] confided her secrets to me: the boy she had passionately loved for the past year and the things she had done to attract his attention (with no success, I might add); the secrets of the girls she couldn't stand as well as those she could; and even a tidbit or two about her elder brothers' romantic adventures. All I had to do to prime the gossip pump was smile nicely and whisper a "Miz Lillian Jean" every now and then.

What motivates Lillian Jean to tell Cassie all her secrets?

A her feeling of superiority over Cassie
B her feeling that Cassie cannot be trusted
C her need to trick Cassie into liking her
D her need to make Cassie feel jealous

The fact that motivates Lillian Jean to tell Cassie all her secrets is her need to trick Cassie into liking her. Thus the correct answer is C.

What is the theme of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry?

The song "Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry" covers the idea of influence, including how people experience it and how it affects them. Many of the events that move the plot are the result of one person's involvement.

Lillian Jean will reveal all of her secrets to Cassie in an effort to get her to like her and to look for his attention.

Therefore, option c is appropriate.

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