TKAM Chapters 12-16

Front

Who refuses to go to the trial, saying that watching someone on trial for his life is like "attending a Roman carnival"?

Back

Miss Maudie

Front

______ is unfailing or always correct.

Back

infallible

Front

How did Scout find out about Tom Robinson's criminal charges?

Back

She asked Calpurnia about Tom Robinson after church.

Front

______ is passive agreement.

Back

acquiescence

Front

______ is the person whom an action is brought.

Back

defendant

Front

What does the term 'defendant' mean in a legal context?

Back

The individual accused of a crime in a court of law.

Front

What is the significance of Miss Maudie's perspective on the trial?

Back

She provides a moral viewpoint and emphasizes the seriousness of the trial.

Front

Define 'acquiescence' in social situations.

Back

The act of accepting or agreeing to something passively without protest.

Front

What role does Calpurnia play in Scout's understanding of race and justice?

Back

Calpurnia serves as a bridge between Scout's white upbringing and the realities of the black community.

Front

Explain the term 'infallible' in relation to human judgment.

Back

Infallible refers to the belief that a person or system is incapable of making mistakes.