TKAM Ch. 15 and 16

What do some of the Cunninghams plan to do the night Atticus stays out in front of the Jail?

• They want to find Heck Tate and have Tom Robinson released.

• They plan to beat up Atticus.

• They plan to protect Tom Robinson.

• They plan to kill Tom Robinson.

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How does Jem react when Atticus tells him to go home at the jail cell?

• He obeys and takes Scout with him.

• He agrees, but hides behind a bush and watches.

• He begins to cry.

• He refuses to move.

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What makes Mr. Cunningham change his plans at the jail house?

• Mr. Underwood's shot gun.

• Scout's words about Walter Cunningham, Jr.

• Atticus's ability to argue that Tom deserves a fair trial.

• Heck Tate threatens to arrest Mr. Cunningham.

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The night that Atticus sat in front of the jail, what does Scout realize after the Cunninghams get back in their cars and leave the jail without incident?

• That Atticus was actually frightened.

• That her persuasive speaking abilities were actually quite strong.

• That the sun was coming up and she had been out all night.

• That Mr. Underwood was both a friend and a foe.

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What does the incident with Scout and Mr. Cunningham show?

• Scout is really smart and can manipulate adults; she does it and Mr. Cunningham has no idea.

• Mr. Cunningham likes Scout and is not willing to make her upset.

• Scout accidentally reminds Mr. Cunningham of his own dignity and goodness.

• Mr. Cunningham is all talk. He wouldn't really do anything bad.

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What is Judge Taylor's strange habit in court?

• He allowed smoking in his courtroom but he himself didn't smoke.

• He chews bubble gum and blows really big bubbles.

• He does a crossword puzzle while he listens to the trial.

• He carves wooden animals while he listens.

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What does Scout find out when she is gets separated from Jem and Dill on her way into the courtroom?

• That the Judge is going to declare a mistrial

• That Atticus was court-appointed to defend Tom Robinson and it wasn't his choice

• That Tom Robinson was guilty

• That Atticus was not allowed to call any witnesses

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What is Dolphus Raymond's reputation in town?

• He's a drunk, who has fathered some "mixed chillun'"
• He killed his first wife with a shotgun.
• He is a mean and cruel father to both his white and black children
• He does not like African Americans.

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Where do the children sit during the trial?

• Just outside the door. They are not allowed in, but they can hear.

• They sit with Atticus at the attorney's desk

• They sit with Reverend Sykes in the balcony.

• They sit with Calpurnia in the "colored" section of the courtoom in the way back.

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Which best describes the court environment?

• Everyone is serious and quiet and afraid for their lives because of the arrival of the Klan.

• Everyone is sad and worried about the verdict because they want justice for Tom.

• Everyone is excited and interested and the whole town wants to watch the trial play out.

• Everyone is bored and angry and wishes the trial would end quickly.

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