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Who is the African American man who was accused of rape?
Tom robinson
What does the word denunciation mean?
To strongly disapprove of or condemn something
What is the cause of Jem, Scout, and Atticus being the talk of the town and becoming outcast by their own race?
The trial Atticus is defending Tom Robinson for
What is an example of maturing and coming of age in the book?
When Jem starts to act grown up and more mature especially around Scout.
Who said this quote: “You ain’t got no business bringin’ white chillun here—they got their church, we got our’n. It is our church, ain’t it, Miss Cal?”
Lula
Who is the Finch's maid who took Scout and Jem to an all-black church?
Calpurnia
What does the word prerogative mean?
A right reserved exclusively by a person or group
What is the effect of Mayella Ewell accusing Tom Robinson of rape?
Tom Robinson sentenced to death
When was courage shown in the book?
Atticus standing up for what he believes in even if everyone else is against him. Ex: Tom Robinson case; many think he shouldn't haven't have defended him but he didn't care what anyone else thought.
Who said this quote: “What’s Rape?”
Scout
Who is the father of Mayella Ewell who accused Tom Robinson of rape and is a part of one of the poorest families in Maycomb?
Bob Ewell
What does the word pensive mean?
Deeply or seriously thoughtful
What is the conflict between Scout and Jem about?
Jem tells Scout not to antagonize Aunt Alexandra and then Scout gets mad because she feels lectured by him so she attacks him because she is fed up with being told what to do.
When was inner growth shown in the book?
Aunt Alexandra thinks that Scout is an immature tomboy rather than a young lady. So she stays at Atticus's place to change Scout into a lady so she can better represent the Finch lable.
Who said this quote: “No, I just want to explain to you that—your Aunt Alexandra asked me… son, you know you’re a Finch, don’t you?”
Atticus
Who decides to come to stay at the Finch household so the children have a better role model?
Aunt Alexandra
What does the word reverent mean?
Feeling or showing profound respect
What is an internal conflict for Scout in Chapter 13 of To Kill a Mockingbird?
Aunt Alexandra's decision to come stay with Atticus, Jem, and Scout. This development is a conflict particularly for Scout, as Aunt Alexandra is determined to make her niece act like a "young lady" instead of her tomboy self.
What is the theme or moral in the book when Lula was not welcoming to Scout and Jem because they were white and not black without even knowing who they were?
Prejudice/not letting the color of a person's skin define the person at first sight
Who said this quote: “From rape to riot to runways. I wonder what the next two hours will bring.”
Atticus
Who told the Finches they are not welcome at church and they must leave because they are not black?
Lula
What does the word contemptuously mean?
To treat that person as if he or she is unworthy or beneath one's dignity
What is an example of Black vs. White or Society vs. Society in chapter 12 of To Kill a Mockingbird?
When Calpurnia took Scout and Jem to an all black church and Lula didn't want them there because they were white.
What was the theme or moral when Aunt Alexandra believed Calpurnia should leave the Finch household because she thought she was an outcast and a bad influence?
To love one another for who they are not what they look like.
Who said this quote: “‘It’s not necessary to tell all you know. It’s not lady-like—in the second place, folks don’t like to have somebody around knowin’ more than they do. It aggravates ’em.’”
Calpurnia