TKAM Chapters 24-28

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 says, "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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CCSS.RL.2.6

What did Bob Ewell do to Atticus that shows Bob's anger?

• He chewed tobacco.
• He called him bad names.
• He spat in Atticus' face.
• He beat Atticus up.

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What is Atticus' response to Mr. Ewell's disgusting action?

• Atticus spat back.
• Atticus beat up Bob.
• Atticus wiped his face off with his handkerchief.
• Atticus cried.

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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 does Aunt Alexandra think of Scout playing with Walter Cunningham?

• She's mad because Scout should not play with a boy.
• She's mad because Walter is too trashy to be playing with Scout.
• She doesn't care.

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