TKMB Ch16-17 & Long Road to Freedom

Question 1

What was the profession of the Xhosa man depicted here?

Accepted Answer

warrior

Question 2

What did the Nelson mostly do in the veld during his free time as a child?

Accepted Answer

Play in nature

Question 3

What skills did the speaker learn in the fields as a young boy?

Accepted Answer

Stick fighting and fruit gathering, Fishing and swimming

Question 4

What was the significance of cattle to the Xhosa people?

Accepted Answer

They were considered a source of wealth and nutrition

Question 5

What activity did the boys enjoy on the hills above Qunu?

Accepted Answer

Joyriding on the rocks

Question 6

Who rode by on a mule and waved to Jem and Scout?

Accepted Answer

Mr X Billups

Question 7

What did the boys create out of tree branches?

Accepted Answer

Ox-drawn sledges

Question 8

How did the boys in the village entertain themselves?

Accepted Answer

Building their own toys and playing in nature

Question 9

Why does Atticus ask Ewell to write his name?

Accepted Answer

To see which hand he wrote with

Question 10

Who is accusing Tom Robinson?

Accepted Answer

Mr. Gilmer

Question 11

Who is Dolphus Raymond?

Accepted Answer

He is a man that has mixed race children.

Question 12

What grain is popularly consumed by the Xhosa people?

Accepted Answer

sorghum

Question 13

What was the atmosphere in the courtroom?

Accepted Answer

Quiet

Question 14

Does the judge feel sorry for Mr. Ewell?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 15

Where does everyone head into town?

Accepted Answer

The Courthouse

Question 16

What night did Mr. Tate say he was approached by Mr. Ewells?

Accepted Answer

November 21st

Question 17

What did Nelson develop a love for from his experiences as a boy?

Accepted Answer

Open spaces and nature

Question 18

How old is Mayella?

Accepted Answer

19

Question 19

What was the surprising feature in the Ewells yard?

Accepted Answer

dentist's chair

Question 20

Is Tom Robinson guilty?

Accepted Answer

We don't know yet

Question 21

What part of South Africa are the Xhosa people from?

Accepted Answer

Southeast

Question 22

What is a common food for the Xhosa people?

Accepted Answer

beef

Question 23

Why do you think the Ewells eat squirrel, possum, and rabbit?

Accepted Answer

They are poor and hungry

Question 24

Who is the second witness called to the stand?

Accepted Answer

Robert E. Lee Ewell

Question 25

Who helps the kids find a seat in the courtroom?

Accepted Answer

Reverend Sykes

Question 26

How does Chapter 16 begin?

Accepted Answer

Finch's are at breakfast.

Question 27

Where do the Ewells live?

Accepted Answer

Behind the town's garbage dump

Question 28

What specific skills did the speaker learn which were described as essential knowledge for rural African boys?

Accepted Answer

Stick-fighting

Question 29

Did Mayella look like she had tried to keep herself clean?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 30

Although Atticus has been appointed to defend Tom, the people of Maycomb are against it. Why?

Accepted Answer

He is a black man accused of crime against a white woman.

Question 31

What ethnic group did Nelson Mandela belong to?

Accepted Answer

Xhosa

Question 32

Where do the ladies say the people are going?

Accepted Answer

The Jitney Jungle

Question 33

Why does Atticus ask whether anyone called for a doctor?

Accepted Answer

If Mayella was truly raped, she would have certain injuries

Question 34

Who is the author of our story?

Accepted Answer

Nelson Mandela

Question 35

Mr Ewell was right handed. True or False?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 36

How did the speaker describe his relationship with the other boys in the village?

Accepted Answer

They were playmates

TKMB Ch16-17 & Long Road to Freedom

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TKMB Ch16-17 & Long Road to Freedom

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