Unit 10! Flashcards
Tom Robinson was candid or _____ about his running away from Bob Ewell.
Truthful and forthright
Most of the townspeople were prejudiced _____ because they judged unfairly, yet did not see the error of their ways.
Hypocrites
When Atticus guards the jail cell of Tom Robinson, and the children face the mob, what occurs?
Scout speaks to them about their children and quells their anger
It is unlikely that ___ was able to beat up Mayella because he was injured.
Tom Robinson
Aunt Alexandra believed that Bob Ewell would do a furtive or _____ act of violence toward Atticus.
Sneaky
Atticus was hopeful that the Governor might commute or _____ Tom’s sentence.
Shorten or lessen
The two main plots in To Kill a Mockingbird are concerning Atticus defending an African American and ___.
the mystery of Boo Radley
The tin roof stopped or _____ the fire in Miss Maudie’s house.
Quelled
The _____ was initiated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to help workers.
New deal
Miss Maudie was asked to elucidate or _____ her sarcasm toward Miss Stephanie.
Explain
Tormenting Boo Radley finally became passé or _____ for the children.
outdated
The title To Kill a Mockingbird is a(n) analogy for the ___.
Death of an innocent man
Boo Radley brings ___ home after being attacked, and Sheriff Tate finds Bob Ewell stabbed to death.
Scout and Jem
Who says that Tom Robinson will most likely be convicted, innocent or not?
Atticus
During the trial, the African Americans are the last to enter the courthouse and sit in the balcony. This is an example of ___.
Segregation
Atticus said it took temerity or _____ for Tom Robinson to say he helped Mayella because he felt sorry for a white woman.
Disrespectful boldness
Atticus at first had a cordial or _____ tone when interrogating his witness.
Friendly
Tom Robinson said that it was Mayella Ewell that had ___.
Kissed him
Parallel plots are ___.
Two or more plots connected by common characters and a similar theme
A _____ is a person who has a responsibility or is invested in some way with a business or activity.
Stakeholder