When answering short-answer questions, look at the number of points assigned to determine the length of your answer. Answers should be written in full sentences with proper grammar and punctuation. (Failing to do so will cost you marks)
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What are some connections we can make between Jem's reaction to Nathan Radley filling the tree hole with cement, and Dill's reaction to Tom's treatment in the courtroom?
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Summarize Atticus' main points in his closing argument for the trial.
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Why does Atticus think he can't win Tom Robinson's case?
He did not have confidence in his ability as a lawyer
Tom is guilty
There was no evidence
No white jury had ever found a black male innocent
Who accused Tom Robinson of the crime?
Reverend Sykes
Atticus
Link Deas
Bob Ewell
Why did Dill cry and have to leave the courtroom?
He was sick
He was upset because Tom was being treated poorly
He was afraid of heights
He wished he had a dad like Atticus
Why did Dolphus Raymond pretend to drink alcohol?
He was a recovering alcoholic and wanted to still feel like he was drinking alcohol
He wasn't pretending; he had alcohol in the bag
He liked Coca-Cola more
It was easier for the town to think he was a drunk
What is the message in the note that Calpurinia delivers to Atticus?
Aunt Alexandria is ill
Boo Radley has gone crazy
Jem and Scout are missing
There's new evidence Atticus needs to present
Who said this in the text? "Yes, suh. I felt right sorry for her, she seemed to try more'n the rest of 'em-"
Tom Robinson
Calpurnia
Atticus
Zeebo
Who was Mayella afraid of in the courtroom?
Bob Ewell
Atticus
Tom Robinson
Mr. Gilmer
How did Tom's arm and hand become shriveled?
He was beat up by the sons of one of his bosses when he was a kid
He had polio when he was a child
He was born that way
He got it caught in a cotton-picking machine
What did Mr. Link Deas have to say about Tom Robinson during the trial?
He was a terrible employee and should be locked up.
That he didn't care about the results as long as he got a new worker.
That Tom hasn't been a speck of trouble in the 8 years he has worked for him.
That this whole thing will blow over by next week.
The children were allowed to return to the courthouse for the verdict.