Courtroom Events and Reactions

In a courtroom setting, Cernia delivers a note to Atticus, revealing his children are in the balcony. Cernia scolds them for attending the trial. The children return to the courtroom, where the jury deliberates and eventually delivers a guilty verdict for Tom Robinson. The narrative captures the tension and emotional impact of the trial on the characters.

What was Cernia's purpose for approaching Judge Taylor?

• To ask for a change of venue

• To testify in the trial

• To deliver a note to Mr. Finch

• To request a recess

Where were Atticus's children found during the trial?

• In the courtroom lobby

• At home

• In the colored balcony

• Outside the courthouse

How did Cernia react to the children attending the trial?

• She encouraged them

• She was indifferent

• She was pleased

• She scolded them

What was Aunt Alexandra's reaction to learning where the children were?

• She was relieved

• She was upset

• She was amused

• She was indifferent

What did the children find upon returning to the courtroom?

• The trial had ended

• The jury had reached a verdict

• The courtroom was empty

• The courtroom was unchanged

What was Jem's opinion on the fairness of the trial?

• He believed it was fair

• He didn't care

• He was unsure

• He thought it was unfair

What did Reverend Sykes warn Jem about?

• The defense's strategy

• The judge's mood

• The weather

• The jury's decision

What was the atmosphere in the courtroom as the jury deliberated?

• Tense and quiet

• Chaotic and loud

• Calm and relaxed

• Joyful and celebratory

What was the jury's verdict?

• Mistrial

• Guilty

• Not guilty

• Hung jury

How did the Negroes in the balcony show respect to Atticus?

• They applauded

• They stood up

• They sang a hymn

• They shouted his name