To Kill a Mockingbird - Chapter 10

What happens in chapter 10?

• the children get air rifles from Uncle Jack Finch. The street is threatened by a rabid dog. Atticus shoots it.

• The children get air rifles from Uncle Jack Finch. The street is threatened by a rabid dog. Jem shoots it.

• The street is threatened by a rabid dog. Atticus shoots it, much to the admiration of the children.

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Why is Atticus going to defend Tom Robinson even though many people do not support him?

• He believes that it's the right thing to do- win or lose.

• He is not racist.

• He wants to be a hero.

• He is bored.

"Mockingbirds don't do one thing but make music for us to enjoy... but sing their hearts out for us. That's why it's a sin to kill a mockingbird." Who says this in the book?

• Calpurnia

• Atticus

• Uncle Jack

• Miss Maudie

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Why is everyone referring to the dog as "mad" and panicking?

• The dog has rabies

• the dog has diabetes

• the dog attacked a child

• the dog was barking at neighbors

Why do Scout and Jem think that Atticus is old and feeble?

• he is older than their teachers and has never heard of their favorite book.

• he is fifty five and goes to bed before sundown.

• he is nearly fifty and wears glasses.

• he is nearly sixty and complains his knees hurt.

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Who is most likely to be representative of a "mockingbird"? (remember- a mockingbird symbolizes an innocent creature potentially mistreated unjustifiably)

• Ms. Maudie

• Scout

• Jem

• Tom Robinson

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How does the town feel about Atticus defending Tom Robinson?

• They understand that Atticus must do his job.

• They hate it and call him names behind his back.

• They are proud of him.

• They don't know about it. It's a secret.

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What was Atticus's nickname when he was younger?

• Bullseye Finch

• One-Shot Finch

What happens to the mad dog at the end of Chapter 10?

• Atticus heals it back to health

• The mad dog bites Atticus and infects him

• The mad dog attacks Scout and Boo Radley saves her

• Atticus shoots the mad dog in an impressive single shot

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Scout says it's a "policy of cowardice" that she won't fight anymore. What theme in Ch. 9 does her decision to obey Atticus really represent?

• femininity

• courage and bravery

• growing up

• racism

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