What does Bob Ewell reportedly say when he hears about Tom Robinson's death?

He says, "One down, two to go."

What is Lee's purpose with Ch. 24's missionary society tea party?

All of the above (all options are true).

Why does Mr. Dolphus Raymond reveal his "Coca-Cola secret" to Dill and Scout?

He knows Dill and Scout still have pure, innocent hearts.

How does Atticus react to Bob Ewell's threats?

He doesn't think Bob will follow through with the threats.

According to Scout, how do Jem and Scout escape the attack from Bob Ewell?

A "countryman" was nearby and heard their screams.

Scout describes the tension in the courtroom,comparing it to a previous scene.What scene is it?

When Atticus had to shoot the mad dog in the street.

Why doesn't Heck Tate want to give Boo credit for killing Bob?

To protect Boo's life and privacy

Why does Jem respond so angrily when Scout brings up the courthouse?

It is the place where he saw how unfair life can be.

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TKaM Comprehension: Ch. 20-31

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1
What does Bob Ewell reportedly say when he hears about Tom Robinson's death?
He says, "One down, two to go."
He says, "Justice has been served."
He says, "He had it comin'."
He says, "Now us Ewells can live in peace."
2
Bob Ewell's statement (from previous question), is an example of which literary element?
Internal Conflict
Figurative language
Foreshadowing
Theme
3
What is Lee's purpose with Ch. 24's missionary society tea party?
All of the above (all options are true).
She shows Scout's new-found respect for women's roles.
She wants to show Maycomb is full of hypocrites.
She wants to resolve the conflict between Aunty and Scout.
4
Why does Mr. Dolphus Raymond reveal his "Coca-Cola secret" to Dill and Scout?
He does not want Scout to believe that he got Dill drunk.
He does not want Atticus to think he is corrupting the kids.
He wants to share the secret with someone.
He knows Dill and Scout still have pure, innocent hearts.
5
How does Atticus react to Bob Ewell's threats?
He doesn't think Bob will follow through with the threats.
He tells Sheriff Tate to keep an eye on Bob.
Atticus threatens Bob with jail time.
Atticus walks the children to and from school to be safe.
6
According to Scout, how do Jem and Scout escape the attack from Bob Ewell?
A "countryman" was nearby and heard their screams.
Sheriff Tate comes to their rescue.
Jem fights him off with a knife.
Bob is drunk, falls, and hits his head in the scuffle.
7
Who was the actual person to save Scout and Jem from Bob Ewell's attack?
Mayella Ewell
Mr. Cunningham
Arthur Radley
Atticus
8
What happens when Tom escapes from prison?
He is shot 17 times.
He runs away to Georgia.
He is recaptured.
Atticus hides him in the basement.
9
What do Heck Tate and Atticus argue about on the porch after the attack?
Heck's failure to adequately protect the children.
Who killed Bob Ewell.
Atticus's failure to take Bob's threats seriously
What to do with Bob Ewell's body
10
What happens on the way home from the Halloween Pageant?
Atticus is shot in the head.
Scout and Jem are attacked.
Calpurnia gets hit by a car.
Mayella Ewell asks to walk home with Scout and Dill.
11
As Atticus finishes his closing argument, Scout notices he does something different.What is it?
Sweat
Chew a cigar
Smoke
Curse
12
Scout describes the tension in the courtroom,comparing it to a previous scene.What scene is it?
When Atticus tells her it's a sin to kill a mockingbird.
When Atticus had to shoot the mad dog in the street.
When Ms. Maudie's house burns down.
When Miss Caroline scolds Scout.
13
Atticus learns one juror believed Tom was innocent.To which Maycomb family is this man related?
The Ewells
The Radleys
The Cunninghams
The Merriweathers
14
How does Scout know the verdict before it is read?
No jurors look at Tom
She knows the jury is rasict
She overheard the jury
It's how she would vote
15
Which of the following does NOT describe Boo Radley's appearance?
thin frame
vibrant blue eyes
hollow cheeks
sickly white hands
16
After the trial, what does Scout say is the least of her fears?
Boo Radley
Bob Ewell
grown men
mad dogs
17
Why doesn't Heck Tate want to give Boo credit for killing Bob?
He wants people to think that he (Heck Tate) saved the kids.
Because Jem admitted to stabbing Bob.
To protect Boo's life and privacy
Heck wants Boo locked up for good.
18
What did Bob Ewell do to Atticus at the Post Office?
Shake his hand
Spit on him
Cry about the trial to him
Threaten Him
19
What was the verdict of Tom's trial?
Lynching
Hung Jury
Guilty
Not Guilty
20
Why does Jem respond so angrily when Scout brings up the courthouse?
Atticus asked both of the children not to discuss the trial.
She has already asked him too many questions; he's annoyed.
It is the place where he saw how unfair life can be.
He no longer wants to be a lawyer after seeing Atticus lose.

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