To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter 22 Reading Guide

Who said, "It ain't right," as they were walking through the crowd?

• Atticus

• Aunt Alexandra

• Jem

• Calpurnia

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What was Atticus's physical appearance when they found him under the street light?

• His vest was unbuttoned, and his tie was askew.

• His vest was buttoned, his collar and tie were neatly in place, and his watch-chain glistened.

• He was disheveled and looked upset.

• He was sitting on the ground, looking defeated.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

What did Atticus mean when he said, "It was a little too strong for him"?

• The coffee was too strong.

• The situation was too difficult for Jem to understand.

• The verdict was too much for Tom Robinson to bear.

• The walk back home was too exhausting.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What did Atticus say about the events that transpired, regarding children?

• He said children should not be involved in such matters.

• He said only children should be allowed to witness such events.

• He said it seems that only children weep over such events.

• He said children are too young to understand what happened.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Atticus told his children that it was not time to worry. Why?

• He planned to appeal the decision.

• Atticus had everything under control.
• It was better to panic instead.
• Worrying would not change the outcome of the situation.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What surprise greeted the Finch family the morning after the trial?

• The Finch family was inundated with gifts of food from Tom Robinson's supporters.

• The Finch family discovered a hidden treasure in their backyard.
• The Finch family found their house vandalized.
• The Finch family received a letter of apology from Bob Ewell.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

Atticus said to Calpurnia, "Tell them I'm very grateful. Tell them -- tell them they must never do this again." Why?

• Atticus thought Tom Robinson's supporters should show anger towards the community.

• Atticus thought Tom Robinson's supporters should seek revenge on the community.

• Atticus thought Tom Robinson's supporters should teach the white folks a lesson.

• Atticus thought Tom Robinson's supporters should save the extra food for themselves since times are so hard.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What did Dill say about Miss Rachel that Aunt Alexandra said was "not becoming to a child?"

• Dill said Miss Rachel was a kind-hearted lady.
• Dill said Miss Rachel was a talented musician.
• Dill said Miss Rachel was a respected community leader.
• Dill said Miss Rachel drank a pint of alcohol for breakfast every morning.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Who was the topic of gossip the morning after the trial as Jem, Dill, and Scout arrived at Miss Maudie's front porch?

• Why the children had been in court sitting in the balcony.

• Why the children were up so early on a summer morning.

• Why Calpurnia had let Jem out of the house without his hair being brushed.

• Why Scout was still hanging out with the boys and not behaving more 'lady-like'.

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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 did Miss Maudie bake that morning for Jem Finch and his colleagues?

• A pie

• A big cake

• Some cookies

• A small cake

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4