To Kill A Mockingbird Ch 9-11

After Atticus Finch agrees to defend Tom Robinson, what does Scout hear at school?

• Atticus is "an immigrant"
• Atticus is "a ni***r lover"
• Atticus is "a coward"
• Atticus is "a racist"

For Christmas, Jem and Scout receive what presents while Uncle Jack was in town?

• Pennies
• Puppies
• Air Rifles
• Gum

Aunt Alexandra's grandson Francis calls Atticus a "ni***r lover"; how does Scout react?

• Punches him in the mouth
• Screams at him and wait until the adults arrive
• Runs away
• Stays silent, exactly as Atticus had ordered her to

Why does Atticus know that he will lose his case with Tom Robinson?

• Because it is the word of black man against white man
• Because the Ewells are well respected in the town
• Because Tom actually committed the rape, and everyone knows
• Because the judge is biased

When Jem and Scout get their air rifles, what does Atticus tell them it is a sin to shoot?

• Tin cans
• Dogs
• A mockingbird
• Bluebirds

Atticus' role in shooting the rabid dog best foreshadows what future role that he will assume?

• A single father to Scout and Jem
• Putting down the mob that wants to lynch Tom Robinson
• Being a defender of the truth and protector for the community
• None of the above

How does Atticus feel children should be answered?

• With honest and respect just as adults questions would be
• With care and caution because they are innocent children
• With a firm response so they know who is in charge
• All of these answers

Why does Atticus say, "It's a sin to kill a mockingbird?"

• It is against the law in Maycomb.
• Because they cause no harm and give joy to people by singing.
• He is an animal activist.
• The Bible says it is a sin to harm any creature.

How does Calpurnia handle the situation when she sees the dog coming down the street?

• recognizes the dog has rabies, calls Atticus
• screams for help, calls Mr. Radley, warns neighbors
• goes up to the dog, pets it, feeds it, and gives it a bath
• calls the dog, sees it has rabies and takes it to the vet

What request does Mrs. Dubose make of Jem?

• wants him to read to her everyday
• wants him to do yard work for her everyday
• wants him to run errands for her
• wants him to cook for her everyday