WorksheetsTo Kill a Mockingbird CH 21-24
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 32mins
True or False? Before the verdict is read, Jem is very confident Tom will be acquitted.
true
false
True or False? Tom Robinson is found, 'not guilty.'
true
false
As Atticus leaves the courtroom, what does the Negro population do?
stand as a sign of respect for Atticus
sing a hymn
they come undone and yell at the judge
hold hands and pray for Tom
Who said it? "They've done it before and they did it tonight and they'll do it again and when they do it - seems that only children weep."
Jem
Calpurnia
Scout
Atticus
What brought Atticus to tears?
Dill was sent back to Mississippi.
Many of the black families sent him food as a thank you.
Jem ran away because he was so upset about the verdict.
His sister, Alexandra, had a stroke and died.
What did Miss Maudie reveal to Jem?
That is was no accident Atticus was asked to defend Tom.
That Tom got what he deserved.
That Mayella was the sweetest girl she has ever met.
That it may not seem like it, but justice was served.
Who said it? "I think I'll be a clown when I get grown?"
Scout
Jem
Dill
Francis
How does Ch 22 end?
Scout and Dill go missing.
Jem becomes a writer for the paper.
Bob Ewell spits in the face of Atticus.
Tom Robinson is attacked and killed.
What is Jem's reaction to the verdict in Chapter 22?
He's extremely happy Tom is found innocent.
He's incredibly upset Tom is found guilty.
He doesn't understand the verdict; he's confused.
He's angry and yells at the jury.
What made Atticus optimistic about Tom's trial?
The jury was out for hours to decide the verdict, not minutes.
Judge Taylor thought Tom was innocent.
Bob Ewell made himself look like a fool.
Mayella confessed she had lied.
Miss Maudie says that Maycomb people are the _______ in the world.
dumbest
most racist
safest
most misunderstood
What was a step in the right direction according to Miss Maudie?
The jury staying out so long during the case.
Tom being found guilty.
Black people being grateful to Atticus.
Getting the case over with.
What does Jem want to do away with?
Juries
Judges
Sheriffs
Schools
Who could not serve on a jury in the 1930's?
Women
Senior Citizens
War Veterans
Farmers
What does Aunt Alexandra say about Walter Cunningham that infuriates Scout?
He's smarter than Scout
He's trash
He's Scout's boyfriend
He beat Scout up once
According to Jem how many types of folks are there? In Maycomb county at least.
2
4
6
1
Why did Calpurnia interrupt the courtroom at the end of Chapter 20, beginning of Ch. 21?
she was letting Atticus know that Miss Maudie's house was on fire
She was relaying a note from Aunt Alexandra that the children were missing
She was standing up for Tom, saying he is a good man
What did Atticus mean when he told Aunt Alexandra that "This is their home, sister."
he was explaining that the children have a right to know what is going on in their community
that she can not come in and try to change the rules in his house
he was explaining that the children were key witnesses for the case
Why does Bob Ewell feel so angry with Atticus after the trial finishes?
Atticus called him white trash in court and this embarrassed Bob
Atticus is the reason Tom Robinson was found innocent
Atticus made him look like a fool in court and basically proved that he is the one who beat Mayella
What does Atticus tell Scout about why the jury took so long to convict Tom?
They all wanted to find Tom innocent but the judge made them change their verdict
Atticus tells Scout that a Cunningham was on the jury and didn't want to convict Tom. This Cunningham thought that Tom was innocent.
they did not take long at all, they had a decision made in 10 minutes
What is the name of the prosecuting attorney? (The lawyer for Mayella)
Mr. Cunningham
Mr. Gilmer
Mr. Taylor
What does Dill want to be when he grows up according to what he says in chapter 22?
he wants to be a farmer like Walter and the rest of the Cunninghams
he wants to be a clown to make people laugh
a lawyer because he was so inspired by Atticus
Evil
Jem says in Chapter 23 of Atticus, "He told me havin' a gun around's an invitation" for what?
Somebody to rob you.
Somebody to stab you.
Somebody to shoot you.
Accidents.
Where have Jem and Dill gone in the beginning of Chapter 24?
The Colorado River.
Barker's Eddy.
Arkansas.
Montgomery.
What month is it in the beginning of Chapter 24?
June.
July.
March.
August.
What is the name of Tom Robinson's wife?
Helen.
Carol.
Anne.
Sarah.
How many bullet holes does Atticus say they found on Tom Robinson in Chapter 24?
12.
6.
22.
17.
Jem and Scout learn in Chapter 23 that the one juror that wanted to find Tom Robinson innocent was a relative of what family?
The Cunninghams.
The Finches.
The Stewarts.
The Ewells.
Where are the children sitting during the trial?
with Atticus
in the white section
with Reverend Sikes
they are not at the trial
How did Scout know what the verdict would be?
she never believed Tom's testimony
the jury didn't look at Tom
Judge Taylor looked angry
only the foreman came back
Who points out the children sitting in the balcony of the courtroom to Atticus in Chapter 21?
Mr. Underwood.
Mr. Tensaw Jones.
Maxwell Green.
Dolphus Raymond.
What dessert does Miss Maudie offer to Jem and the other children in Chapter 22?
Ice cream.
Pralines.
Pie.
Cake.
Define "FURTIVE"
attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.
favored by or involving good luck or fortune; lucky; auspicious or favorable
done openly and unashamedly; completely lacking in subtlety; very obvious.
the quality of being evil or morally wrong.
In Ch 23, Jem said "Have a chew, Scout." What did her giver her?
Chewing tobacco
A Tootsie Roll
Chewing gum
Wax juice bottle candy
What is Jem so proud of in chapter 23?
Chest and armpit hair
A new baton for Scout
His deep voice
Playing on the football team for the Methodists
