TKaM: Ch. 6-11 Comprehension & Analysis

How does the town feel about Atticus defending Tom Robinson?

• They understand that Atticus must do his job.

• They hate it and call him names behind his back.

• They are proud of him and give him a prize.

• They don't know about it; it's a secret.

What happened to the knothole after Jem and Scout put a note to the gift-giver inside?

• Nathan Radley cemented the knothole up.

• A beehive was placed inside.

• Atticus forbid them from visiting it.

• Miss Maudie cut the entire tree down.

Why does Atticus think he can't win Tom Robinson's case?

• No white jury had ever found a black male innocent

• He's a bad lawyer

• Tom is guilty

• There is no evidence; it is just hearsay

Who is Tim Johnson?

• A man from Calpurnia's church that does not like Scout and Jem

• The Sheriff

• a rabid dog

• The garbage collector

Ch. 11: What does Mrs. Dubose do that makes Jem so angry?

• Calls him a sissy

• Calls Atticus a N-lover

• Teases Scout

• Tells Atticus about Jem spying on the Radleys

What does Jem do to Mrs. Dubose?

• He ignores her and walks away

• He screams back at her

• He destroys her Camellia bush

• He rants to Atticus about her

What does Mrs. Dubose intend to do before she dies? (a.k.a. what is the underlying reason for her irritable behavior?)

• She wants to ruin Jem's life.

• She wants to maintain the old southern values in Maycomb.

• She wants to make Scout act more like a young lady.

• She wants to break herself of her addiction to morphine.

Which character passes away at the end of Part I (Ch. 11)?

• Mr. Finch

• Miss Maudie

• Mrs. Dubose

• Mr. Tate

Why does Atticus say it is a sin to kill a mockingbird?

• Mockingbirds are the state bird of Alabama, therefore, it is illegal to kill them

• Mockingbirds fertilize other people's gardens which is why people in Maycomb need them

• Mockingbirds are an endangered species and must be protected by the people of Maycomb

• Mockingbirds are innocent beings and only make music for others to enjoy

Which major event occurred in Chapter 10?

• A mad dog roamed the streets of Maycomb

• Boo Radley plays in the Methodists football game

• Jem learns how to hunt and accidentally kills a mockingbird

• Atticus quits lawyering to spend more time with the kids