How well does Atticus feel he should defend Tom Robinson? And why?

very hard; his house maid, Calpurnia

What does Atticus tell Scout about why the jury took so long to convict Tom?

Not everyone in the jury was against him.

What new things does Scout learn at the First Purchase Church about how the black people live?

They are a close-knit community.

What do we learn of the home life of the Ewell family?

They are a poor family with little resources.

What is Mrs. Durbose's problem? What does she want to do?

She is addicted to pain killers; she wants to stop.

Why does Atticus ask Bob Ewell to write out his name?

To see which hand he wrote with.

What happens after Tom Robinson's trial?

He tries to run away and gets shot.

How is the theme of Coexistence of Good and Evil portrayed?

Transition from innocence to adulthood.

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To Kill a Mockingbird

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1
How well does Atticus feel he should defend Tom Robinson? And why?
not hard; doesn't like Tom
very hard; his children
very hard; his house maid, Calpurnia
not hard; was bribed
2
Who attacked Jem and Scout on their way home from the school play? Who saved them?
Nathan Radley, Boo Radley
Boo Radley; Atticus
Bob Ewell; Atticus
Bob Ewell; Boo Radley
3
What happens to the knothole?
It is destroyed.
Nathan fills it with cement.
It is covered with branches.
Boo continues to put presents until he dies.
4
What does Atticus tell Scout about why the jury took so long to convict Tom?
Not everyone in the jury was against him.
The jury likes Tom.
The evidence took a long time to go through.
There were multiple mistrials.
5
Who does Atticus think caused Bob Ewell's death?
Boo Radley
Bob himself
Jem
Scout
6
What new things does Scout learn at the First Purchase Church about how the black people live?
They live in absolute poverty.
They hate each other.
They live in luxurious conditions.
They are a close-knit community.
7
What do we learn of the home life of the Ewell family?
They are a poor family with little resources.
They are able to comfortably sustain themselves.
They live in a life of luxury.
They do not have a home.
8
"The one thing that doesn't abide by majority rule is a person's conscience." What says this?
Boo Radley
Jem
Aunt Alexandra
Atticus
9
"I think there's just one kind of folks. Folks." (Chapter 23) What does this quote promote?
Fairness
Racial Equality
The Good life
Generosity
10
What is Mrs. Durbose's problem? What does she want to do?
She cannot plant flowers; have a huge garden of them
She's addicted to alcohol; go to meetings.
She can't walk; wants Jem and Scout to carry her.
She is addicted to pain killers; she wants to stop.
11
How is the black community in Maycomb portrayed?
Ideally
Poorly
Unrealistic
Underemphasized
12
Why does Atticus ask Bob Ewell to write out his name?
To answer a question.
To prove Bob is innocent.
To see which hand he wrote with.
To see how glamorous his handwriting is.
13
How does TKAM represent education?
It is too rigid and conformed.
It is very loose and easy.
It is very difficult and poorly taught.
It teaches mutual understanding and affection.
14
What does the theme of femininity teach Scout?
To be one of the boys and fit in with them.
Women should not be opinionated.
To use her womanly charms to her advantage
To embrace being a lady/girl.
15
What is Mayella's relationship with her father in general?
Fantastic
Horrible
Tolerable
Loving
16
What does a mockingbird represent?
Inequality
Childhood
Innocence
Evil
17
What happens after Tom Robinson's trial?
He had a not guilty verdict.
He tries to run away and gets shot.
Scout talked to him.
Atticus invited him for dinner.
18
What happens after Scout and Jem watch the fire?
They go help put the fire out.
Boo puts a blanket on Scout.
They start their own fire.
Atticus gives them gifts.
19
How is the theme of Coexistence of Good and Evil portrayed?
Through the knothole scene
Through Bob Ewell
Transition from innocence to adulthood.
Through the jury's decision
20
What is the “nightmare” that descends upon the children?
Mob's hatred and racism
Ms. Maudie's house getting burnt down.
Aunt Alexandra's Stay
Boo Radley's house

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