To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter 21

Calpurnia gives Atticus a note. What does it say?

• Uncle Jack had passed away.

• It was a note asking what he wanted for lunch.

• The kids are missing and haven't been seen since lunch.

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Who told Atticus where the kids were?

• Mr. Underwood

• Calpurnia

• Reverend Sykes

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When the kids returned from supper, Jem was sure the jury would not convict Tom. Reverend Sykes tells him not to be so confident. Why?

• Rev. Sykes has never seen any jury decide in favor of a colored man over a white man.

• The verdict has already been reached and Tom was found guilty.

• Tom confessed to the crime while the kids were gone.

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How was the courthouse different than on a regular day?

• Everyone was standing instead of sitting.

• It was packed but so still.

• It was very loud.

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What was the verdict?

• There was no verdict - it was a hung jury.

• Guilty

• Not Guilty

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Why did all of the people in the balcony stand?

• Atticus was passing underneath.

• The judge was leaving the courtroom.

• The trial was over.

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