To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter 20 Reading Guide

What does Mr. Dolphus Raymond offer Dill to settle his stomach?

• Water

• Coca-Cola

• Whiskey

• Lemonade

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

According to Mr. Dolphus Raymond, why does he pretend to drink whiskey when he actually drinks something else?

• To give people a reason for his behavior

• Because he likes the taste of whiskey

• To hide his true identity

• To make friends with the children

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why does Mr. Raymond say he lives the way he does?

• Because he wants to live that way

• Because he is forced to live that way

• Because he wants to be honest

• Because he wants to be different

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

According to the text, why does Dill start to cry?

• Because he is feeling sick

• Because he is upset about the way people treat colored folks without thinking

• Because he missed part of Mr. Gilmer's cross-examination

• Because Atticus was not a thunderer in court

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

What does Atticus believe is worse than cheating a white man?

• Cheating a colored man

• Losing a court case

• Not teaching children about equality

• Letting children cry

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Who saved seats for Scout and Jem in the courtroom?

• Mr. Raymond

• Mr. Gilmer

• Reverend Sykes

• Judge Taylor

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Atticus did two things during his summation that Scout had never seen him do before in court. What were they?

• His face perspired, and he removed his jacket.

• He closed with a song and a prayer.

• He wore English riding boots and sipped Coca-Cola out of a straw from a paper bag.

• He ate a sandwich and drank water in front of the jury.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

How did the jury seem to Scout while Atticus was speaking?

• Disinterested and bored

• Attentive and following his movements

• Confused and lost

• Agitated and restless

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

What is the main point Atticus is trying to make in his speech to the jury?

• The state has not produced any medical evidence to the effect that the crime Tom Robinson is charged with ever took place.

• The defendant is guilty but should be acquitted due to lack of evidence.

• The jury should not be concerned with the facts of the case.

• The defendant has confessed to the crime.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

According to Atticus, what motivated Mayella Ewell to accuse Tom Robinson?

• Her desire to uphold the law.

• Guilt for breaking a societal code.

• Anger at Tom Robinson for a personal grievance.

• The need to cover up her own crime.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3