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The story begins with Scout recalling events that led up to what incident?
Jem breaking his arm
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What important lesson did Atticus try to make Scout understand?
that she always needed to consider the other person't point of view.
100
What did Atticus consider to be Maycomb's "usual disease"? prejudice poverty greed gossip
prejudice
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When Dill ran away from home, he came to Maycomb and took refuge at the Finches'. However, Jem informed Atticus of Dill's presence in the house. What did Jem's betrayal of Dill show about him?
He was beginning to see things from an adult point of view.
100
Why was it significant that no doctor had been called the night she was attacked?
There was no evidence to show that a rape had actually occurred.
200
What did Jem mean when he said that Mr. Radley "bought cotton"?
He did not have a regular job.
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What did Miss Maudie imply about Old Mr. Radley about his actions vs. his religion?
He had been cruel because of his strict religious beliefs.
200
On the day Atticus killed Old Tim Johnson, why was it so hard for people to believe there was a mad dog in the area?
It was winter and usually rabies occurs in the summer?
200
Why was Atticus's question "Do you really think so?" a dangerous one?
He used it when he really wanted people to think about their position on a subject.
200
What did Heck Tate's testimony during the trial show?
Mayella had probably been beaten by a left handed person.
300
What may have been one reason Jem was often more moody than Scout? What did he remember?
He remembered their mother and often missed her.
300
Which of these does NOT describe Miss Maudie? open-minded compassionate sensible timid
timid
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Why didn't Atticus make use of his markmanship talents?
He felt it gave him an unfair advantage over most living things.
300
After the encounter with the men from Old Sarum, how did Atticus say Scout had brought the crowd to its senses?
She made Walter Cunningham stand Attiucus's shoes.
300
How did Bob Ewell act when he first took the witness stand? scared and unsure honest and sincere angry and uncooperative confident and cocky
confident and cocky
400
References to "the crash" and WPA jobs, and the fact that the people of Maycomb County had recently been told they "had nothing to bear but fear itself," establishes the setting of the story is in the ? decade?
1930's
400
What was strange about the way Jem found his pants when he went back to the Radley's to retrieve them?
They had been folded and mended.
400
Why was "linin" done in Cal's church?
Only a few members of the congregation knew how to read.
400
What did Scout and Jem's decision to sit in the colored balcony at the trial say about them?
They ahd not yet formed a strong prejudice
400
What did Atticus prove by asking Bob Ewell to sign his name?
That he was left-handed
500
What did Scout mean when she told Miss Caroline that Walter was a Cunningham?
He was poor, but would not accept charity
500
What is the probable reason that Nathan Radley filled in the knot-hole?
He wanted to prevent his brother from communicating with the children.
500
What did Aunt Alexandra believe determined everything about a person.
heredity
500
At the trial, what question did Atticus ask Heck Tate three times? if anyone checked for fingerprints if anyone called a doctor where was Bob Ewell, during the attack if Tom had been seen in the area
If anyone had called a doctor
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What caused Mayella to become angry with Atticus when he first began questioning her during the trial?
She believed Atticus was making fun of her by calling her "ma'am" and "miss".
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