To Kill a Mockingbird: Chapter 16

What "subtle change" does Scout notice in her father?

• He is eating more.

• He never sleeps.

• He argues more with Aunt Alexandra.

• He doesn't talk with the kids anymore.

What is Dolphus Raymond's reputation in town?

• He's a drunk.

• He killed his first wife with a shotgun.

• He is a mean and cruel father.

• He does not like African Americans.

How does Atticus feel about Jem, Scout, and Dill going to the trial?

• He thinks they need to be there to understand racism.

• He forbids them to go.

• He says it's up to them if they want to go.

• He says they can go if Aunt Alexandra goes with them.

Why doesn't Miss Maudie go to the trial?

• She can't stand being inside for that long.
• She has too much work to do.
• Ladies are not allowed in the courtroom.
• She doesn't want to see Tom Robinson fight for life.

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.
• They sit with Reverend Sykes.
• They sit with Calpurnia.

Which best describes the court environment?

• Everyone is serious and quiet.
• Everyone is sad and worried.
• Everyone is excited and interested.
• Everyone is bored and angry.

Judge Taylor...

• is a terrible judge who does not take the job seriously.
• already seems to think Tom is guilty.
• seems casual about his job, but he takes it seriously.
• already seems to think Tom is innocent.

What is Judge Taylor's strange habit in court?

• He chews his cigars and spits them out.
• He chews bubble gum and blows bubbles.
• He does a crossword puzzle while he listens to the trial.
• He carves wooden animals while he listens.

Who is the first witness waiting to be questioned in the trial?

• Dolphus Raymond
• Heck Tate
• Tom Robinson
• Bob Ewell