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Why is the town of Maycomb crowded in Chapter 16?
The town is crowded for the trial of Tom Robinson.
Where do Scout, Jem, and Dill sit to watch the trial?
They sit in the balcony with the black spectators.
Who is Tom Robinson?
Tom Robinson is a black man accused of raping a white woman.
How does Atticus begin to approach his defense in court?
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How does the town of Maycomb view the trial?
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Which character does this describe: 'I make sure those Finch kids have good seats during the trial.'
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Which character does this describe: 'I sometimes seem to be napping, but I'm still taking everything in.'
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Which character chews up cigars and spits them out?
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Tom Robinson was originally appointed another attorney by the court, and Atticus asked to take the case.
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How does the seating arrangement in the courtroom reflect the racial tensions and social divisions in Maycomb?
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Study Notes
Chapter 16 Questions
- Crowd in Maycomb: The town of Maycomb is crowded in Chapter 16 due to the trial.
- Scout, Jem, Dill's Seating: Scout, Jem, and Dill sit in the courtroom to watch the trial.
- Tom Robinson: Tom Robinson is a character in the story.
- Atticus' Defense Approach: Atticus' approach to the defense is not explicitly stated.
- Maycomb's View of the Trial: The town's view of the trial is not described.
- Character Describing Seats: The character who makes sure the Finch kids have good seats during the trial is not named.
- Character Describing Napping: The character who sometimes seems to be napping but is still attentive is not named.
- Cigar Chewing Character: A character chews up cigars and spits them out.
- Tom Robinson's Attorney: Tom Robinson's attorney was originally assigned differently, and Atticus asked to take the case. (TRUE)
- Seating Arrangement and Racial Tensions: The seating arrangement in the courtroom mirrors racial tensions and social divisions in Maycomb.
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Test your knowledge on Chapter 16 of 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. This chapter focuses on the courtroom dynamics during Tom Robinson's trial, highlighting key characters and their interactions. Examine how the town of Maycomb is portrayed through the trial's events and the Finch children's perspectives.
