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What role does Atticus Finch played in the chapter
The lawyer of Tom Robinson
What significant event takes place in Chapter 21 of "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
The jury delivers its verdict in Tom Robinson’s trial.
Where were scout, Jem, and Dill hidden?
In the colored balcony
What is the main issue of the book?
Racism
Who is in charge of the trial?
Judge Taylor
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Where was located the trial?
Maycomb County Courthouse, situated in the center of the town of Maycomb, Alabama.
Why Tom Robinson is accused of rape?
Because he was alone with Ms. Ewell
How did aunt Alexandra felt when Calpurnia told her where Jem and scout were?
She caught a fit/ She felt worried and was totally unexpected/Felt kinda sad.
Who is on trial in Chapter 21?
Tom Robinson a black man
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What does Calpurnia give to Atticus?
A note
How does Reverend Sykes help the Finch children during the trial?
Reverend Sykes helps by saving seats for Jem, Scout, and Dill in the colored balcony, where they can observe the trial.
What does Calpurnia do in Chapter 21 that is unusual?
Calpurnia attends the trial and sits with Jem and Scout in the colored balcony, showing her support for Tom Robinson and the Finch family during this difficult time.
What time of day does the jury deliver their verdict?
Late in the evening
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What are the different reactions of Jem, Scout, and Dill to the jury's verdict?
1:Jem is devastated and in tears, unable to comprehend the injustice.
2:Scout is confused and saddened.
3:Dill feels sick and overwhelmed by the unfairness of the verdict.
How does the jury reach their verdict?
The jury deliberates and then announces their decision.
How is the seating in the courtroom divided?
The seating is divided by race, with white people sitting on the main floor and black people sitting in the balcony.
How does the community's attitude toward the trial and its outcome reflect the broader themes of the novel?
The community’s attitude reveals the deep-seated racial prejudices and the moral complexities of justice and morality.