To Kill a Mockingbird - Part 2

Question 1

What does Bob Ewell do to Atticus when he sees him in town?

Accepted Answer

spits in his face and threatens him

Question 2

How does Bob Ewell act on the stand?

Accepted Answer

He is cocky and belligerent.

Question 3

Which two characters symbolize mockingbirds?

Accepted Answer

Boo and Tom

Question 4

What important piece of information do we gain from Heck Tate's testimony?

Accepted Answer

A doctor was never called., Mayella was bruised on her right side.

Question 5

Where did Atticus never have a case?

Accepted Answer

the secret court of men's hearts

Question 6

What do Heck Tate and Atticus argue about?

Accepted Answer

How to report what happened on Halloween.

Question 7

What does Miss Maudies say the town trusts Atticus to do?

Accepted Answer

do the right thing

Question 8

How does Scout diffuse the situation at the jail house?

Accepted Answer

She talks to Mr. Cunningham.

Question 9

What is Atticus's response to Aunt Alexandra's thoughts on Calpurnia?

Accepted Answer

He stands up for Calpurnia.

Question 10

What is Atticus's plan to protect Tom at the jail house?

Accepted Answer

He will sit, read his paper, and stand guard.

Question 11

What does Jem find under Scout's bed?

Accepted Answer

Dill

Question 12

What news about Tom Robinson does Atticus bring home during Aunt Alexanra's meeting?

Accepted Answer

He was killed trying to escape prison.

Question 13

Which of the following people was not part of the group Miss Maudie said helped Tom?

Accepted Answer

The Cunninghams and Ewells

Question 14

What is the verdict in the case?

Accepted Answer

Guilty

Question 15

How does Bob Ewell feel after the trial?

Accepted Answer

He is upset and embarrassed.

Question 16

What is a theme from TKAM?

Accepted Answer

loss of innocence

Question 17

What connection does Scout make after current events in Miss Gate's class?

Accepted Answer

hating Hitler vs. treating African American's poorly

Question 18

What happens to Bob Ewell?

Accepted Answer

He is killed by Boo Radley.

Question 19

Who does Miss Maudie drop the mic on at Aunt Alexandra's meeting?

Accepted Answer

Mrs. Merriweather and Mrs. Farrow

Question 20

Why does Aunt Alexandra decide to move in with the Finches?

Accepted Answer

She thinks that Atticus needs help raising the children.

Question 21

Why is Calpurnia's church called First Purchase?

Accepted Answer

It was the first thing bought by the freed slaves.

Question 22

What is the most important thing about Tom's physical appearance?

Accepted Answer

One of his arms is shorter than the other.

Question 23

What is Jem's reaction to the verdict?

Accepted Answer

He is upset and in shock.

Question 24

Why do Heck Tate and the other men come to talk to Atticus at him home?

Accepted Answer

to let him know Tom is being transferred to Maycomb early

Question 25

Knowing the ending, what would you call Jem playing hero roles as well as Boo Radley?

Accepted Answer

foreshadowing

Question 26

What does Heck Tate decide to do about the Halloween night events?

Accepted Answer

Present it as an accidental death.

Question 27

What is the most important thing revealed by Bob Ewell's testimony?

Accepted Answer

He is left handed.

Question 28

Who is the town gossip?

Accepted Answer

Miss Stephanie Crawford

Question 29

What does Aunt Alexandra suggest about Calpurnia when she first moves in?

Accepted Answer

Calpurnia's services are no longer needed.

Question 30

Whose shoes does Scout "step into" at the end of the novel?

Accepted Answer

Boo Radley's

Question 31

How does the Ewell family live?

Accepted Answer

They are incredibly poor and white.

Question 32

What is the overall tone of the novel?

Accepted Answer

reminiscent

Question 33

What is the intention of the men who come to the jail house?

Accepted Answer

They plan to kill Tom.

Question 34

How is Tom Robinson's version of events different than the Ewell's?

Accepted Answer

He says that Mayella kissed him and Bob threatened her.

Question 35

What happens to Jem and Scout as they walk home Halloween night?

Accepted Answer

They are attacked by Bob Ewell.

Question 36

Why do the members of Calpurnia's church do line-reading?

Accepted Answer

Most of them are illiterate.

Question 37

What is the scene outside the courthouse like the day of the trial?

Accepted Answer

a festive atmosphere

Question 38

How does Mr. Underwood connect Tom to a mockingbird?

Accepted Answer

writing about it in his paper

Question 39

What is the jury made up of?

Accepted Answer

all white men

Question 40

What does Atticus need Calpurnia's help with when he comes home during Aunt A's tea?

Accepted Answer

telling Helen that Tom is dead

Question 41

What does Scout do for Boo Radley at the end of the book?

Accepted Answer

lets him take the lead walking home

Question 42

What was the "accident" that messed up Jem's arm?

Accepted Answer

Bob Ewell attacked him.

Question 43

Who helps Jem and Scout on Halloween night?

Accepted Answer

Boo Radley

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