TKAM Ch. 21-31

According to Miss Maudie, how did Judge Taylor show some support for Tom Robinson?

• by keeping the trial in Maycomb
• by appointing Atticus instead of some inexperienced attorney
• by taking up a collection for Tom's family
• by telling Atticus that he thought Tom was innocent

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

The fact that the jury took several hours before coming back with a verdict proves that

• Some things never change in Maycomb
• Things are getting better for African Americans in Maycomb
• people often forget how fast time goes by when arguing
• people enjoy being a part of a jury

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

Who spread the gossip about Bob Ewell spitting in Atticus's face and threatening to get him?

• Miss Maudie
• Miss Alexandria
• Miss Stephanie
• Miss Caroline

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

How does Atticus respond to Bob Ewell? 

• He punches him in the face
• He pushes him off of the sidewalk
• He apologizes for getting in his way and hurting his family
• He calmly wipes his face and walks away

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What was Atticus's explanation for his behavior?

• He thinks Bob Ewell deserved to be punched
• He said he would rather push Bob Ewell aside than punch him
• He feels terribly sorry for hurting Mayella and wants to make it up to her
• He said he would rather take the brunt of Bob Ewell's anger and spare Mayella another beating

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What will happen if Tom loses the appeal?

• He will spend the rest of his life in jail.
• He will be in jail for 25 years
• He will be given the electric chair unless the governor gives him a stay of execution
• He will be hung and his family will not be able to bury him in the family plot

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is ironic about the member of the jury who kept the jury from convicting right away?

• He is a cousin of Mr. Walter Cunningham and was with the mob at the jail
• He swore he would never become a part of the jury, but he did.
• He is a distant relative to Atticus on the Finch side.
• He is a good friend to Miss Maudie

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Why is Aunt Alexandra pleased with Scout during the tea?

• She wore a pink dress and did not spill anything
• She kept the company busiy while Aunt Alexandra made the tea
• She invited her former teacher, Miss Caroline, to join them
• She finished all of her sentences with "yes ma'am".

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why does Atticus look sick when he comes home during the Missionary tea?

• Aunt Alexandra's cookies do not agree with him
• He is upset that Aunt Alexandra is having a tea in his house
• The trial upset his nerves and made him feel sick
• He just heard the details of Tom Robinson's death

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Why does Tom Robinson's death seem particularly cruel?

• because he was shot 17 times
• because he was hung in his cell
• because he was tricked into running away
• because he was just let out on parole

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7