TKAM Chapter 9

Why does Cecil Jacobs pick on Scout?

• Jem is friends with Tom Robinson.

• Her family is poor.

• Atticus is defending Tom Robinson.

• Her clothes are dirty.

Why does Atticus feel like he has to defend Tom Robinson?

• It is the right thing to do.

• His boss assigned him to the case.

• He owes Calpurnia a favor.

• Scout asked him to do it.

What does Scout do when Cecil calls her a coward?

• She starts fighting him.

• She curses at him.

• She tells the teacher.

• She walks away.

Why doesn't Scout like hanging out with her cousin, Francis?

• He doesn't like to play outside.

• He is the most boring kid she knows.

• He smells funny.

• He is really mean to her.

How does the Finch family feel about Atticus defending Tom Robinson?

• They are confused.

• They are excited and supportive.

• They are indifferent.

• They are upset and ashamed.

Why does Scout get angry at Uncle Jack?

• He took away her Christmas presents.

• He didn't listen to her.

• He didn't let her have dessert.

• He yelled at her for cursing.

How does Uncle Jack react when Scout tells him what Francis said about Atticus?

• He laughed.

• He didn't care.

• He thought it was a lie.

• He got angry.

Why does Uncle Jack tell Atticus he doesn't want to have kids anymore?

• He doesn't understand children.

• He can't find a wife.

• He doesn't like children.

• He can't afford it.