Question 1

What causes Scout to question Atticus about rape?

Accepted Answer

She hears it mentioned in the context of Tom Robinson's trial.

Answer

Aunt Alexandra tells her to ask her father.

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She overhears it at school.

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She reads about it in a book.

Question 2

How does Atticus respond to Scout's question about rape?

Accepted Answer

He provides a simple, straightforward definition.

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He tells her she is too young to understand.

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He gives her a detailed explanation.

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He refuses to answer her.

Question 3

What does Aunt Alexandra want Atticus to do regarding Calpurnia?

Accepted Answer

Dismiss her from their service.

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Send her to help with the Robinson family.

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Have her work longer hours.

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Give her a raise.

Question 4

Why does Aunt Alexandra think Calpurnia should be fired?

Accepted Answer

She believes Calpurnia is a bad influence on the children.

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She feels Calpurnia is not a good cook.

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She wants to hire someone from her own family.

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She thinks Scout and Jem are old enough to live without her.

Question 5

What does Jem do that causes Scout to fight him?

Accepted Answer

He tells Atticus about Dill hiding under Scout's bed.

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He teases her about being a girl.

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He says that he wants to send Dill home.

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He criticizes her for asking Atticus about rape.

Question 6

Why has Dill run away from home?

Accepted Answer

He feels neglected by his new stepfather.

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He wants to see the trial.

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His parents are fighting.

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He was being punished for something he didn't do.

Question 7

What does Dill claim he was bound with when he was captured?

Accepted Answer

A curtain cord.

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Chains.

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He doesn't claim to have been bound.

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Rope.

Question 8

Who does Scout find in the middle of the night standing outside her room?

Accepted Answer

Dill

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Atticus

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Aunt Alexandra

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Jem

Question 9

What does Scout offer Dill after he tells his story of running away?

Accepted Answer

A drink of water.

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A bed to sleep in.

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A place to hide.

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Some food.

Question 10

How does Atticus react when he finds out Dill has run away?

Accepted Answer

He is understanding and lets him stay.

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He immediately calls the sheriff.

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He is angry and scolds him.

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He is indifferent.

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