TKAM Ch. 22-24

According to Miss Maudie, how did Judge Taylor show some support for Tom Robinson?

• by keeping the trial in Maycomb

• by appointing Atticus instead of an inexperienced public defender

• by taking up a collection at church for Tom's family

• by telling Atticus that he thought Tom was innocent

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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The fact that the jury took several hours before coming back with a verdict proves -

• things will never change in Maycomb.

• things are beginning to change for African-Americans in Maycomb.

• people often forget how fast time goes by when arguing.

• people enjoy being a part of a jury.

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Who spread the gossip about Bob Ewell spitting in Atticus’s face and threatening to “get him”?

• Miss Maudie

• Aunt Alexandra

• Miss Stephanie

• Miss Caroline

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How does Atticus respond to Bob Ewell?

• He punches him in the face.

• He pushes him off of the sidewalk.

• He apologizes for getting in his way and hurting his family.

• He calmly wipes his face and walks away.

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What was Atticus’s explanation for his behavior, after the incident with Bob Ewell?

• He thinks Bob Ewell deserved to be punched.

• He said he would rather push Bob Ewell aside than punch him.

• He feels terribly sorry for hurting Mayella and wants to make it up to her.

• He said he would rather take the brunt of Bob Ewell’s anger and spare Mayella a beating.

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How does Atticus feel about Tom’s appeal?

• He thinks he may have better luck with the appeal.

• He thinks Tom’s case is hopeless but is afraid to tell him.

• He is positive that they will win on appeal.

• He thinks the appeal process will make Tom feel better.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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What will happen if Tom loses the appeal?

• He will spend the rest of his life in jail.

• He will be in jail for 25 years.

• He will be given the electric chair unless the governor gives him a stay of execution.

• He will be hung and his family will not be able to bury him in the family plot.

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What is ironic about the member of the jury who kept the jury from convicting right away?

• He is a cousin of Mr. Walter Cunningham and was with the mob at the jail.

• He swore he would never become a part of the jury, but he did.

• He is a good friend to Miss Maudie.

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What is a missionary tea?

• A gathering at a church member’s house to try out international tea flavors.

• A chance for coffee drinkers to try drinking tea instead.

• A church fund-raising activity to support missionary or charitable endeavors.

• An opportunity for church members to visit other countries and meet missionaries.

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Why is Aunt Alexandra pleased with Scout during the tea?

• She wore a pink dress and did not spill anything.

• She kept the company busy while Aunt Alexandra made the tea.

• She invited her former teacher, Miss Caroline, to join them.

• She finished all of her sentences with “yes ma’am”.

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