True or False: Scout lost her pants after escaping from the Radley place.
False. Jem is the one who lost his pants.
100
What skill does Atticus have that he doesn't like to brag about?
Atticus is very good at shooting.
100
Who are the "people with background" Miss Maudie talks about?
People, like Atticus, who have been in Maycomb for awhile and are educated.
100
What shows that the jury was taking time to decide whether Tom was guilty or not?
The jury took a long time to come to a decision. Most cases that involved an African American would end quickly.
200
Why did Scout get in trouble on the first day of school?
Scout explained Walter Cunningham's situation and embarrassed the teacher.
200
What does Atticus receive after the Court Case to show appreciation towards him helping Tom?
A lot of food.
200
What is the reason the hymns are sung rather than read in the church Cal takes Jem and Scout to?
Most of the African Americans who attend the church can't read.
200
Why did Dill become "sick" while watching Mr. Gilmor question Tom?
Dill did not like how Mr. Gilmor was treating Tom because Mr. Gilmor had no reason to other than skin color.
300
What incident occurs that shows Scout that her and Jem were "still equals" (Lee, 184)?
Jem and Scout have a small fist fight, and Scout was still able to give Jem a run for his money in the fight.
300
Atticus believes that in a certain area, people should be given equal consideration and is "the great leveler." What area is this?
This area of law, or the courtroom.
300
What is the second to lowest group of people in Maycomb?
The Ewells.
300
Where were the kids when Tom came to fix the door for Mayella?
Mayella had saved up money and sent them to get ice cream.
400
How does Scout end up defusing the situation at the jail by accident?
Scout surprises the men by showing them that they are individual people.
400
What does Atticus mean when he says; “They’ve done it before and they did it tonight and they’ll do it again and when they do it – seems that only children weep.” (Lee, 285)?
Atticus is saying that what they are doing is bad, but the only people that are sad about it are children.
400
What are the four levels of people, in order from highest stature to lowest, in Maycomb?
1. People like the Finches
2. People like the Cunninghams
3. People like the Ewells
4. African American families, like the Robinsons.
400
What is the real reason why Mayella wanted Tom to help her?
Mayella was lonely, and wanted the company of someone, even if they were African American.