To Kill a Mockingbird Ch 24-26

How does Helen Robinson react when she learns that Tom has died?

• She collapses to the ground.
• She screams and hits Atticus.
• He has no reaction at all.
• She cries and cries and cries.

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What does Mr. Underwood write in his newspaper editorial about Tom's death?

• He says it was "typical of black people to try to escape prison."
• He accuses Atticus of not being a good enough lawyer to save Tom.
• He compares Tom's death to the "senseless slaughter of songbirds.:"
• He says that Tom's attempt to escape was "proof positive of his guilt."

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How does Bob Ewell react to Tom's death?

• He writes an editorial in the town paper that says, "this proves I was right."
• He leaves town because he feels nervous that "people might retaliate. "
• He goes to Helen and apologizes because he feels responsible.
• He says, "One down and about two more to go."8

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How do Jem & Dill happen to accompany Atticus and Calpurnia to tell Helen about Tom's death?

• Atticus goes to school and picks them up because he thinks they need this experience.
• They hide in the back of Atticus's pickup truck.
• Atticus finds them on the way home from swimming and they beg to go.
• Calpurnia invites them to come along in case there is trouble.

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How do most people in town feel about Tom's death?

• Most people feel it was "typical" of a black person to run.
• Most people don't even know he died.
• Most people feel "really bad" now that he is dead.
• Most people suspect that there was foul play involved and they want an investigation.

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Who makes Scout come up with the thought, "Tom was a dead man the minute Mayella Ewell opened her mouth and screamed"?

• Bob Ewell

• Dill

• Miss Maudie

• Mr. Underwood

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Why do the adults in Maycomb never talk about the Tom Robinson case?

• They forgot about it and went on with life.
• It is against the law.
• They are afraid.
• They are mad that Atticus won the case.

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What happens to Tom when he tries to escape from prison?

• He gets to Canada and enjoys his freedom.
• He sneaks to the Finch home to thank Atticus.
• He gets caught and is returned to prison. 
• He gets shot and killed.

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What is Aunt Alexandra's missionary circle about?

• A group of ladies who gossip and eat snacks.
• A group of ladies who pray for Tom Robinson.
• A group of ladies who meet to plan improvements for the town of Maycomb.

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When learning about Tom Robinson's death, Bob Ewell says it made one down and about two more to go. This is

• foreshadowing.

• verbal irony.

• alliteration

• hyperbole

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