TKAM 21-24

Why does Calpurnia interrupt court proceedings?

• She and Alexandra are worried because the kids have been missing since lunch time.

• An angry mob is coming and is supposed to storm the courthouse.

• She knows Atticus forgot his lunch and so she's bringing it to him.

• Miss Maudie told her to go find the kids.

What is the verdict?

• Innocent

• Guilty

• Hung jury

• Mistrial

On the morning after the trial, the kitchen table in the Finch household is “loaded with enough food to bury the family.” Who brought the food?

• Tom Robinson's daddy and others in the black community

• Reverend Sykes and the rest of Calpurnia's congregation.

• Judge Taylor's wife

• Miss Maudie

Who threatens Atticus after the trial is over?

• Helen Robinson

• Mayella Ewell

• Bob Ewell

• Judge Taylor

How was the outcome of the trial a "baby step" in the right direction?

• Though Tom was found guilty, the jury took a long time to return a verdict.

• Tom was found guilty.

• Atticus proved Tom was not guilty.

• The Ewells were embarrassed.

What kind of encounter did Atticus have with Mr. Bob Ewell?

• Mr. Ewell came to Atticus' house and threatened him.

• Mr. Ewell found Atticus in court and spit on him.

• Mr. Ewell sent Atticus a death threat in the mail.

• Mr. Ewell found Atticus in town, spit on him, and threatened to kill him.

How did Atticus react to this encounter with Mr. Ewell?

• He walked away.

• He had Mr. Ewell arrested.

• He punched Mr. Ewell in the face.

• He shot Mr. Ewell with his handgun.

Why did Atticus say he chose to handle Mr. Ewell in this way?

• It may have escalated if he had reacted differently.

• This may have caused Mr. Ewell to change his ways.

• This may have allowed others to see what Mr. Ewell really is.

• This may have saved Mayella an extra beating since Atticus had destroyed Mr. Ewell's credibility in court.

Why does Scout think Boo Radley doesn't come out of his house?

• He is afraid of being out in public.

• He is angry with the town.

• He might go to jail.

• He knows how awful people can be.

In the book, who does Atticus take with him to Mrs. Robinson's house to tell her about Tom's death?

• Calpurnia

• Jem

• Calpurnia and Jem

• Scout