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Gothic elements, foreshadowing, quotations
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100
Why does Atticus go to the Maycomb jail one night?
To protect Tom Robinson from a lynch mob.
100
What did Jem realize about the Maycomb townspeople that made him cry when the jury read the verdict? What did he think of the townspeople in the past?
He realized they are racist, mean people. He used to think they were the best people in the world. He lost his respect for them.
100
What are the 4 elements of Gothic fiction?
- Darkness - Death - Violence - Supernatural
100
Which word means "unsure; hesitant; worried"? a) Apprehensive b) Staccato c) Irascible d) Impertinence
a) Apprehensive
100
Which word means "trustworthiness"? a) Unmitigated b) Futility c) Credibility d) Impertinence
c) Credibility
200
What is Tom Robinson's disability (be specific with side of body)? How does this help prove his innocence?
Left arm is crippled; bruises are on Mayella's right side, suggesting someone left handed hit her
200
Who is Mr. Gilmer? What does he do/say that shows he is prejudiced?
He is the prosecutor against Tom Robinson. He calls Tom Robinson "boy" and speaks disrespectfully to him, showing he is racist.
200
What are 2 specific events that foreshadowed the attack?
- Aunt Alexandra said she had a bad feeling earlier that night - Cecil Jacobs jumped out and scared Jem and Scout - There were an adult's footsteps behind them
200
Which word means "worthy of great respect"? a) Formidable b) Venerable c) Connivance d) Acrimonious
b) Venerable
200
Which word means "killed for religious or political reasons"? a) Martyred b) Pinioned c) Persecuted d) Mollified
a) Martyred
300
What did Bob Ewell do to Atticus the day after the trial?
He spit in Atticus' face and threatened him.
300
Who is Dolphus Raymond? Why does he pretend to be drunk?
He is a white man married to a black woman who has mixed race children with her. He pretends to be drunk so that people think that's the reason he likes black people, rather than the truth, that he is simply not racist and loves his wife no matter what her race.
300
Who says, "We're making a step--it's just a baby step, but it's a step" and what does she mean by that? Be specific.
Miss Maudie; she means the fact that there were a few white people (Atticus, Judge Taylor, etc.) on Tom Robinson's side and that it took much longer than usual for the jury to decide on guilty shows the town is becoming a tiny bit less racist.
300
Which word means "distrustful of human nature and motives"? a) Temerity b) Feral c) Furtive d) Cynical
d) Cynical
300
Which word means "pointlessness or uselessness"? a) Acquiescence b) Futility c) Connivance d) Integrity
b) Futility
400
How did Tom Robinson die? How many times was he shot?
He was shot 17 times while trying to escape prison.
400
What are two specific things Aunt Alexandra does or says that shows she is prejudiced?
- She calls the Cunninghams trash just because they are poor. - She tells Atticus he should fire Calpurnia (because she's black) - She gets furious about the children hanging out with Calpurnia (because she's black)
400
What event prompts Atticus to say, "Maybe we need a police force of children"? What does he mean by this?
The children saving him from violence from the mob prompts him to say this. He means that children are more innocent than adults so they know better what is right or wrong. If police were children, bad people wouldn't be able to get away with so much racist, hateful stuff.
400
This word means "dirty; sleazy; shameful"? a) Feral b) Sordid c) Adamant d) Sullen
b) Sordid
400
Which word means "absolute; pure"? a) Wryly b) Stolidly c) Unmitigated d) Formidable
c) Unmitigated
500
How does Scout convince Mr. Cunningham to leave with his mob? Be specific!
The mob doesn't feel comfortable being violent in front of children. Also, Mr. Cunningham changes his mind because Scout talks to him about how nice his son is. This conversation reminds him that Atticus is a father just like him. If he hurt Atticus, it would hurt his children too. This makes him feel guilty and decide to leave.
500
In his article about Tom Robinson's death, Mr. Underwood says it is a sin to kill a ___________ person and compares his killing to the shooting of a __________.
crippled; songbird/mockingbird
500
How would exposing Boo Radley as Bob Ewell's killer be "like shooting a mockingbird? Explain why shooting a mockingbird is considered a sin and how exactly exposing Boo would be a sin?
Shooting a mockingbird is considered a sin because they are innocent and don't harm anyone. It would be a sin to expose Boo as the killer because the townspeople would make him the center of attention and celebrate him as a hero, which would hurt Boo because he hates having attention on him.
500
This word means "arrogant; snobbish"? a) Haughty b) Formidable c) Impudent d) Adamant
a) Haughty
500
Which word means "serious; strict"? a) Acrimonious b) Corroborating c) Prerogative d) Austere
d) Austere