To Kill a Mockingbird Ch. 12 - 25 Review

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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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.

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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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.

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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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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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

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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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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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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