Calpurnia comes into the courtroom to hand a note to Atticus. What does the note say?

• The children are at the trial, look up.
• Aunt Alex wrote the note, stating the kids are missing.
• Calpurnia found evidence to help Tom Robinson's case.
• It's almost supper time, so he needs to come home soon.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

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CCSS.RL.3.1

What does Reverend Sykes say about his experiences in court?

• He has never been to court before.
• Tom Robinson looks like he has a chance to go free.
• He has never seen a white jury decide in favor of a Black man over a White man.
• The balcony is always the best place to sit and watch.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

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As everyone awaits the verdict, a certain impression creeps into Scout's mind. What is she remembering?

• Thinking a snake was under her bed, when it was really Dill.
• The time she rolled in a tire up to Boo Radley's house.
• The time Boo Radley wrapped a blanket around her when she watched the fire.
• The time Atticus shot a gun and killed the dog in the street.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What do the Black spectators do as Atticus leaves the courtroom?

• They remain seated until he passes, then they stand up to leave.
• They give Atticus a round of applause for his hard work and dedication to the case.
• They rise as he passes.
• They don't do anything because the day is long and the courtroom is hot.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

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On the morning after the trial, the kitchen table in the Finch household is "loaded with enough food to bury the family." What is Atticus's response?

• He eats as much as he can as fast as he can so that it doesn't go to waste.
• He has Calpurnia put a basket of food together to bring to Tom Robinson's wife.
• He calls Dill's aunt to see if he can come over and help them eat it.
• He begins to cry and says they should never do that again because times are hard.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does Miss Maudie mean when she says, "... we're making a step-it's just a baby step, but it's a step"?

• Tom was so close to being innocent.
• Atticus almost got Bob Ewell.
• Maycomb is one step closer to eliminating racism.
• One step closer to getting rid of Calpurnia.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

As the children watch the neighbors gossip, Dill makes a declaration about what he will be when he grows up. What does he declare that will be?

• An actor
• A clown
• A judge
• A mayor

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

According to Atticus, what is optimistic about Tom's case?

• A Cunningham was on the jury.
• He has a great shot at the appeal.
• Nothing about Tom being guilty shows optimism.
• At least Mayella looks bad after the trial.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

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CCSS.RL.3.1

When Scout learns about the Cunningham juror, what does she say she will do as soon as school starts?

• Fight him because she still owes him from last school year.
• Ask him to help draw out Boo Radley.
• Ask him to be her husband, since Dill is only around in the summer.
• Invite him over the house.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

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What is Aunt Alexandra's response to the previous answer?

• Aunt Alexandra says Walter is trash.
• Aunt Alexandra loves the idea.
• Aunt Alex thinks it is very lady-like of Scout.
• Aunt Alex thinks Walter could learn a lot by being around Atticus more often.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3