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How is Tom Robinson a mockingbird?
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Why does the teacher get mad at Scout on the first day of school?
Because she arrives late
Because she's passing notes during class
Because she knows how to read
Because Scout calls her names
2
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Why won't Walter Cunningham borrow a quarter from Miss Caroline for lunch?
Because his family is poor and he won't ever be able to repay it
Because he doesn't like Miss Fisher
Because he's offended by her offer
Because he's not hungry
3
of 5
What does Walter do at lunch at the Finches that shocks Scout?
He picks his nose.
He's rude to Calpurnia.
He pours maple syrup all over his plate of meat and vegetables.
He refuses to say grace.
4
of 5
What happens to Burris Ewell?
Cecil Jacobs beats him up.
A bug crawls out of his hair.
Scout tells lies about him to Miss Caroline.
He gets kicked out of school.
5
of 5
When do the Ewell kids go to school?
Only when the weather is warm and they don't have to wear shoes
Only on the first day of every school year
Only for first and second grade
Only when their father is out of town
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