Atticus in "To Kill a Mockingbird"

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1. What happened to the first two clients that Atticus ever had in Maycomb? They were hanged. One got off and one was hanged. They were sentenced to life imprisonment. Both clients were found not guilty and freed.

2. How did Atticus meet the woman who became his wife and the mother of Jem and Scout? He met her in Montgomery when he was elected to the legislature. He met her in Boston when he went to visit his brother. He met her in Montgomery when he was studying law. He met her in Maycomb where they both grew up.

3. Why did Jem take Scout to school on her first day? Atticus gave Jem some money so Jem would take her. Calpurnia wouldn't be allowed to go near the school. Atticus gave Jem a talk about how he should look after her. Scout didn't know how to get to the school.

4. At what time of day did Atticus almost accidentally teach Scout how to read? First thing in the morning as he read the paper. As soon as he got home in the afternoon. During lunch-times when he came home from his office. Every evening as he read the papers.

5. What reason did Atticus give Scout for why all the professional people in Maycomb, including lawyers, were relatively poor? They had lost their money in the stock market crash. There were too many professionals in Maycomb. The government had put up their taxes. All the farmers were poor and had no money to pay them.

6. Where did Atticus receive his early education? He went to the same school in Maycomb as Scout and Jem. He went to school in nearby Abbotsville. He went to school in the state capital Montgomery. He was taught at home by his father.

7. In what way did Atticus try to justify to Scout Mr.Ewell's hunting "out of season"? He talks about the Ewell children's hunger pains. He says that it's pointless trying to change Mr. Ewell. He says the hunting laws are outdated. He says the local landowners deserve all they get.

8. How does Atticus get Jem to come down from the tree-house? He tells Scout to pay no attention to him and he will come down. He orders Jem directly to come down from the tree-house. He tells Scout to pass on his order that Jem must come down. He tells Calpurnia not to allow him any food.

9. Complete the following observation about Atticus by Miss Maudie: "Atticus Finch is the same in his house as he is...." "as when he is when consulted by one of his clients". "as when he is speaking to his neighbours." "on the public streets." "as he is when he is addressing a jury."

10. What achievement of Jem's made Atticus declare..."I'll never worry about what'll become of you, son, you'll always have an idea..."? Deciding not to return the blanket to the Radley house. Working out that the Radley tree wasn't really dying. Building the snowman by using soil and snow. Looking after Scout on the night of the fire.

11. How did Atticus react when Scout started to curse and swear? He said it was an insult to her dead mother when she swore. He told her she would have to stop it or get smacked. He decided it was a phase she was going through and ignored it. He warned her Uncle Jack would smack her if she swore.

12. How did Atticus react to Aunt Alexandra's wish that Scout should be a "ray of sunshine" in her father's life? He told Scout to follow exactly what Aunt Alexandra said. He told Scout he didn't mind her much the way she was. He told Scout she already was a "ray of sunshine". He told Aunt Alexandra to mind her own business.

13. How did Atticus respond to Scout's request that he should ask Aunt Alexandra for her to be allowed to sit at the big table at Christmas? He merely said he had no influence because he was a guest. He said that he would try but probably fail. He told Scout that it would be totally futile to ask Aunt Alexandra. He told Scout not to talk such nonsense.

14. What was the main difference between Uncle Jack and Atticus that Scout pointed out after he had spanked her? Atticus would never spank her on the bottom. Atticus did not mind swearing. Atticus always waited a day before he punished her. Atticus always listens to both sides of the story.

15. What did it take Scout several years to figure out about the conversation she overheard between her father and Uncle Jack? Why Uncle Jack had not told on her. That Atticus knew he was going to lose the rape case. Why Atticus was not angry with her about Francis. That her father intended her to hear it.

16. What compliment about Atticus's legal skills did Miss Maudie make to Scout? He could make people's will so airtight they couldn't be changed. He nearly always won each case for his clients. He always did the best for each of his clients. He knew all the laws of Alabama by heart.

17. What is Jem's main reaction to the way in which Atticus deals with the mad dog incident? He is ... happy that he can now boast about his father for a change. angry with Scout for doubting their father could shoot straight. scared that his father will be hurt in the incident. proud of the fact that his father never boasted about being a dead shot.

18. What were Atticus's instructions about his children's behaviour towards Mrs. Dubose when she began to provoke them? "pass by on the other side of the road". "keep quiet and run past before she can say anything". "shout back and show that you are not afraid of her". "hold your head high and be a gentleman".

19. What was Atticus's reaction when he found out that his children had been to Calpurnia's church and heard Scout's description of the proceedings? He was not really interested because he was busy. He seemed to enjoy what he heard. He was annoyed that the children had gone there. He told Calpurnia off for taking them there.

20. What is the first thing that Atticus says to Dill when he is found hiding out under Scout's bed? He asks him whether his mother knows where he is. He asks him whether he is hungry. He tells him he has been a total fool to run away. He tells him he will be sent straight back home.

21. What was the one gesture of affection towards his children that Atticus indulged in on the night they face the mob outside the jail? He kissed Scout on the top of her head. He massaged Jem's hair. He held them both by the hand. He patted Jem on the back.

22. What was Atticus attempting to suggest by getting Bob Ewell to write his name? That he was illiterate and his evidence untrustworthy. That he was left-handed and the person who hit Mayella on the face. That he was right-handed and the person who hit Mayella on the face. That he could write and was not ignorant like he pretended.

23. As well as standing up when Atticus leaves court what other method did the negroes in the community use to show how they respected his efforts for Tom Robinson at the trial? They all club together to pay Tom Robinson's fees. They collect money to buy Atticus a special tie. They start to do little jobs around the Finch garden. They send him chicken, ham and lots of other food as gifts.

24. What was Atticus's response to Bob Ewell's challenge, "Too proud to fight..." after he had spat in Atticus's face? "Not with the likes of you." "I'll send for the sheriff." "It wouldn't prove anything if I did." "No, too old..."

25. Which line said by Scout tells us that she has understood why Atticus is going to agree to the lie told by Heck Tate that Bob Ewell died by falling on a knife? "It was so dark and confusing out there." "Bob Ewell deserved all that happened to him." "I knew it wasn't Jem who had killed him." "It'd be sort of like shootin' a mocking-bird, wouldn't it?"