TKAM Ch. 16-19 Vocabulary

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1. During lunch, affluent court spectators could drink soda.

• tired
• costly
• wealthy
• careless

2. When Tom Robinson testifies, Mr. Gilmer questions his conscience.

• judgement
• motivation
• morals
• ego

3. When she was on the stand, Mayella’s face contorted as though she might cry.

• deform
• twisted
• relaxed
• changed

4. Although Mayella had contrary views, Atticus did not disrespect her.

• opposed
• contradict
• irreconcilable
• incompatibility

5. Scout and Jem only saw Mr. Gilmer, the Ewells’ lawyer, when court convened.

• began
• ended
• instituted
• continued

6. Atticus is always courteous to everyone in court, including opposing counsel, the jury, and hostile witnesses.

• politely
• gracious
• kindness
• soft-spoken

7. When the trial ended, Scout and Jem made a slow descent from the balcony, feeling shocked and numb.

• drop
• ascent
• approach
• downward climb

8. In a small town like Maycomb, Calpurnia knew what each person loved, despised, and fought for.

• hate
• loathed
• rejected
• cherished

9. When questioning Mayella, Atticus began by using a warm, fatherly voice but switched to a detached, professional tone.

• removed
• impolite
• edgy
• cold