TKAM 1
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SAT Vocab
Semicolons & Colons
100
What is the setting of the novel?
Maycomb, Alabama. 1930's
100

How does Tom Robinson die?

He was shot 

100
Why does Atticus take on the case of Tom Robinson?
He believes it is the right thing to do
100

Define mollify.

To calm or soothe.

100

She wanted to attend the event with her friends, but she had several assignments due ___ she decided to stay home and study instead.

Semicolon

200

Who stated that Bob Ewell "fell on his knife?"

Sherriff Heck Tate

200

What character turned out to be nice, unlike what Scout originally thought? 

Boo Radley

200

What is Jem's reaction to the trial verdict and why?

He is angry and upset with the injustice

200

Define cursory.

Done quickly without attention to detail. 

200

There was only one realistic option left for the team ___ they had to complete the project overnight.

Colon

300

What is the main social issue in Maycomb county 

Racism, injustice

300

What is Atticus' occupation? 

Lawyer

300

What does Mayella say is the reason she let Tom in the house?

To help her with an old dresser

300

Define laconic.

Using very few words.

300

The storm intensified as the night went on ___ however, the pilot remained calm.

Semicolon

400

How does Bob Ewell retaliate against Atticus?

He spits in his face and attacks his children.

400

Who is the narrator of the novel, and what perspective is the novel told in? 

Scout, first person perspective

400
What happened to Tom's hand that Atticus points out to show that Tom did not rape Mayella?
It is crippled; his hand was caught in a cotton gin
400

Define abate.

To lesson or reduce in intensity.

400

During our summer road trip ___ we visited several major cities ___ Chicago, Illinois ___ Denver, Colorado ___ and Phoenix, Arizona.

Colon, Semicolon, Semicolon, Semicolon

500

Why is it a sin to kill a mockingbird? 

They don't hurt anyone; they just sing for us to make our lives more enjoyable. They are innocent. 

500

Who actually attacked Mayella Ewell? 

Bob Ewell

500
What does Tom Robinson's death (how he was killed) tell us about the killers?
They were racist and angry towards Tom
500

Define intransigent.

Unwilling to compromise or change one's views.

500

After a long discussion, the committee reached a final decision ___ everyone would contribute equally ___ the project would move forward immediately.

Colon, Semicolon