TKAM Chapters 12-16

In Dill’s letter to Scout, what reason did he give for not coming to Maycomb during the summer?

• He has to attend summer school.
• His mother does not have enough money to send him.
• He has a new father.
• His mother is afraid about the trial.

What did Sheriff Tate and the men come to tell Atticus?

• that Tom Robinson escaped from jail
• that Tom Robinson is being moved to the county jail and there may be trouble
• that Reverend Sykes will be paying for Tom Robinson’s defense
• that the Ewells began protesting and some of the town businesses are on fire

How did Atticus react when he learned the children were at the jail?

• He ordered Jem to take Dill and Scout home.
• He thanked them for their concern.
• He told them to hide behind the jail.
• He asked them to get him a cup of coffee.

Who made the men feel guilty when they wanted to hurt Tom Robinson at the jail?

• Atticus
• Jem
• Dill
• Scout

Who did Scout recognize during the scene at the jail?

• Mr. Cunningham
• Mr. Ewell
• Mr. Robinson
• Mr. Tate

Who was watching over the jail scene and would have helped Atticus if needed?

• Sheriff Tate
• Boo Radley
• Mrs. Dubose
• Mr. Underwood

Who refuses to go to the trial, saying that watching someone on trial for his life is like “attending a Roman carnival”?

• Miss Maudie
• Miss Stephanie
• Calpurnia
• Aunt Alexandra

Why did Scout call Jem a traitor?

• because he doesn’t want to hang around with her anymore
• because he told Atticus that Dill was in their house
• because he said he did not like Aunt Alexandra
• because he wouldn’t buy her a baton

Who offered the children a seat during the trial?

• Calpurnia
• Mr. Walter Cunningham
• Reverend Sykes
• Miss Maudie

How does Aunt Alexandra feel about Atticus’s role in the trial?

• She is proud of her brother.
• She only cares about socializing, so the trial doesn’t matter to her.
• She thinks he is bringing disgrace to the family.
• She feels sorry for Tom, and hopes he wins.