"To Kill a Mockingbird" Chp. 22-27

What is Jem's reaction to the verdict in Chapter 22?

• He's extremely happy Tom is found innocent.

• He's incredibly upset Tom is found guilty.

• He doesn't understand the verdict; he's confused.

• He's angry and yells at the jury.

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What does the African American community bring to the Finch's house?

• Food

• Flowers

• Money

• Gift Cards

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What made Atticus optimistic about Tom's trial?

• The jury was out for hours to decide the verdict, not minutes.

• Judge Taylor thought Tom was innocent.

• Bob Ewell made himself look like a fool.

• Mayella confessed she had lied.

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What did Bob Ewell do to Atticus not long after the trial?

• Punched Atticus in the face.

• Slashed Atticus' tires and sent a threatening letter.

• Spat in Atticus' face and threatened to kill him.

• Set fire to Atticus' house.

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What does the reader learn happened to Tom Robinson in Chapter 24?

• He has been found innocent!

• He escaped and has fled the country.

• He was executed by hanging.

• He tried to escape and was shot 17 times.

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In Chapter 25, Jem asks Scout not to squash the roly-poly bug. Why does he ask her not to?

• Because it didn't do anything to harm her.

• Because they're an endangered bug species.

• Because it will leave a mess in the house.

• Because it is his pet!

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What other Maycomb citizen openly says Tom's death was wrong?

• Miss Crawford

• Mr. Radley

• Mr. Underwood

• Mrs. Dubose's ghost

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Scout's 3rd Grade teacher, Miss Gates, lectures the class on the wickedness of Hitler’s persecution of the Jews and on the virtues of equality and democracy. Why is this ironic?

• Because Miss Gates was overheard outside the courthouse saying "it's time somebody taught [black people] a lesson..."

• Because Miss Gates was overheard outside the school saying "it's about time somebody took care of [the Jews]..."

• Because Miss Gates is related to Hitler.

• It is not ironic.

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By Chapter 27, it is made obvious that _______________ has a grudge on people involved in the court case.

• Helen Robinson (Tom's wife)

• Heck Tate (the sheriff)

• Bob Ewell (Mayella's father)

• Judge Taylor

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In Mr. Underwood's editorial, he compares Tom's death to...

• the senseless slaughter of songbirds.

• the slow, painful effect of disease.

• the clear ring of the bells of justice.

• the killing of an endangered species.

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