Why did Scout call Jem a traitor?

because he told Atticus that Dill was in their house

because he doesn’t want to hang around with her anymore

because he said he did not like Aunt Alexandra

because he wouldn’t buy her a baton

How does Aunt Alexandra feel about Atticus’s role in the trial?

She thinks he is bringing disgrace to the family.

She only cares about socializing, so the trial doesn’t matter to her.

She feels sorry for Tom, and hopes he wins.

How does the reader know that the climax hasn’t happened yet?

Scout is still learning how it feels to walk around in someone else’s shoes.

Scout is still learning how to become a lady.

Scout is still learning how to get along with Aunt Alexandra.

Scout is still learning how to fight when it is needed.

What is going on in the novel when Calpurnia says, "'I don't want anybody sayin' I don't look after my children.'"

Calpurnia is bringing them to her church and she wants the children to look clean.

Aunt Alexandra is coming for a visit and Calpurnia does not want to be subjected to her criticism.

Atticus is due to come home from his special session of the state legislature, and Calpurnia wants them to look nice for him.

Dill’s aunt is bringing him for a visit and Calpurnia wants the children to look good.

Why did Calpurnia start calling Jem “Mister Jem”?

because she realizes he is starting to grow up

because Aunt Alexandra told her to

because she is proud of the way he includes Scout

Why did Atticus recant his speech to Scout about acting more ladylike?

When he saw Scout’s reaction, he realized he was wrong.

He got called away to the special session of the state legislate.

Jem pointed out that he was wrong.

Aunt Alexandra told him not to bother, and that Scout was a “lost cause”.

Why did the church take a collection for Helen?

because she is Tom’s wife and is having trouble getting work because of the trial

because she is one of Tom’s attorneys and she needs money to work on the case

because she lost her home to a fire and needs to buy furniture and clothes

because she wants to travel to another country to become a missionary

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

She asked Calpurnia about Tom Robinson after church.

Lula told her all about the charges during the service.

Jem explained them to her during dinner.

She asked Aunt Alexandra about them.

How does Calpurnia respond when Jem asks her why she speaks differently to them than she does to the people at her church?

She said she speaks that way because doesn’t want to seem like she is “putting on airs”.

She said she speaks the same at church as she does to them, and that Jem is “crazy”.

She said she speaks that way in church because she has a good reputation.

She said she speaks differently in church because her mother told her to speak that way.

Why did Aunt Alexandra come to stay with the family?

She thinks they need a “feminine” influence.

She lost her job on the plantation.

Atticus called her and asked her to help them out.

Her house is under construction for a few weeks.

How does the members of Maycomb treat Aunt Alexandra?

They welcome her with “open arms”.

They snub her because of the trial.

They do not notice that she is in town.

Why do Jem and Scout feel uncomfortable when they go to town?

People are gossiping about them because of the trial.

The weather has turned quite cold, and they do not have warm jackets.

The Ewells give them dirty looks and threaten to hurt them.

They do not have a lot of money to buy groceries.

Explain why Atticus said, "'I don't think the children have suffered one bit from her having brought them up. If anything, she's been harder on them in some ways than a mother would've been.'"

because Aunt Alexandra wanted Atticus to fire Calpurnia

because Lula told him that Calpurnia should not be involved in their lives

because Sheriff Tate said Calpurnia was not allowed to work at his house

because Tom Robinson wanted to know why Calpurnia was at his house

Why did Dill run away from home?

His mother and new father do not pay enough attention to him.

His mother physically abuses him.

His new father told him he was no longer welcome at home.

He wants to go to the same school as Jem and Scout.

How did Atticus respond when he saw Dill?

He told Scout to get him some food and went over to tell Dill’s aunt, Rachel.

He grounded Scout for keeping the secret.

He immediately called Aunt Rachel on the phone so she wouldn’t worry.

He questioned Jem about why he kept Dill and Scout’s secret.

TKAM Chapters 12-16

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30 sec • 1 pt

In Dill’s letter to Scout, what reason did he give for not coming to Maycomb during the summer?

He has to attend summer school.

His mother does not have enough money to send him.

He has a new father.

His mother is afraid about the trial.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Sheriff Tate and the men come to tell Atticus?

that Tom Robinson escaped from jail

that Tom Robinson is being moved to the county jail and there may be trouble

that Reverend Sykes will be paying for Tom Robinson’s defense

that the Ewells began protesting and some of the town businesses are on fire

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Atticus react when he learned the children were at the jail?

He ordered Jem to take Dill and Scout home.

He thanked them for their concern.

He told them to hide behind the jail.

He asked them to get him a cup of coffee.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who made the men feel guilty when they wanted to hurt Tom Robinson at the jail?

Atticus

Jem

Dill

Scout

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Scout recognize during the scene at the jail?

Mr. Cunningham

Mr. Ewell

Mr. Robinson

Mr. Tate

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was watching over the jail scene and would have helped Atticus if needed?

Sheriff Tate

Boo Radley

Mrs. Dubose

Mr. Underwood

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Miss Maudie

Miss Stephanie

Calpurnia

Aunt Alexandra

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

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TKAM Chapters 12-16

In Dill’s letter to Scout, what reason did he give for not coming to Maycomb during the summer?

What did Sheriff Tate and the men come to tell Atticus?

How did Atticus react when he learned the children were at the jail?

Who made the men feel guilty when they wanted to hurt Tom Robinson at the jail?

Who did Scout recognize during the scene at the jail?

Who was watching over the jail scene and would have helped Atticus if needed?

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

Why did Scout call Jem a traitor?

Who offered the children a seat during the trial?

How does Aunt Alexandra feel about Atticus’s role in the trial?

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