To Kill a Mockingbird, Chapter 16-17

Why is ironic that Mr. Underwood defended Atticus at the courthouse?

• Mr. Underwood doesn't like Atticus.

• Mr. Underwood does not like Negroes.

• It was after business hours, so Mr. Underwood shouldn't have been there.

• Mr. Underwood is best friends with Mr. Cunningham.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.9A

What does Atticus say about Mr. Cunningham?

• After the courthouse incident, Mr. Cunningham and Atticus are no longer friends.

• He will not stop until he lynches Tom Robinson.

• He is dangerous and the children should avoid him.

• He is a good man who has "blind spots."

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Jem say Mr. Raymond is drinking from the paper bag?

• Water in a whiskey bottle.

• Whiskey in a Coca-cola bottle.

• Coca-cola in a whiskey bottle.

• Whiskey in a water bottle.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

Who is the judge presiding over the Tom Robinson case?

• Judge Brassell

• Judge Greenspan

• Judge Gilmer

• Judge Taylor

Where do the blacks and whites sit in the courtroom?

• The whites sit downstairs and the blacks sit upstairs.

• The whites sit upstairs and the blacks sit downstairs.

• The whites sit anywhere they want and the blacks aren't allowed in the courtroom.

• The whites get the entire courtroom except for a few seats for blacks at the back.

Who is the prosecutor in the Tom Robinson case?

• Mr. Brassell

• Mr. Greenspan

• Mr. Gilmer

• Mr. Taylor

Why does Heck Tate say a doctor was not called?

• Mayella Ewell wasn't actually injured.

• A doctor was already there.

• Mayella was beaten up but a doctor didn't seem necessary.

• Mayella begged him not to call a doctor.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.SL.8.3

Where are the children sitting during the trial?

• The children sit right behind Atticus.

• The children sit in the balcony with the black.

• The children sit with Ms. Maudie and other whites.

• The children aren't allowed in the courtroom.

Which side of Mayella Ewell's face was bruised?

• The left side of her face.

• The right side of her face.

• Her entire face.

• Trick question - there were no bruises on her face.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.W.8.9A

Why does Atticus have Bob Ewell write his name?

• Atticus wants to prove that Bob can't read or write.

• Atticus wants to prove Bob is right-handed.

• Atticus wants to prove Bob has been forging checks.

• Atticus wants to prove Bob is left-handed.