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English Final Exam V
Vocabulary Chap 21, 22, 23, 24
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| relenting | yield, soften; give-in |
| droves | large group; flock |
| tacit | implied, not spoken |
| demure | modest |
| fatalistic | belief that everything happens by fate |
| ruefully | remorseful; regret |
| furtive | stealthy; sneaky |
| infantile | childish |
| adjourned | suspend;discontinue |
| impertinent | rude; arrogant |
| duress | threat; force |
| The country singer wore a sequined suit. | ind. |
| Tear this open on the dotted line | imp. |
| If you had watched the game, you'd have seen the home run | subj. |
| If shelly were here at the party, we would have had more fun | subj. |
| Please stay behind the yellow line | imp. |
| In the summer, they often go to the beach | ind. |
| Don't put your elbows on the table | imp. |
| I prefer that she wait until tomorrow | subj |
| what were those strange creatures? | Ind. |
| I wish my grandfather were here today. | subj. |
| Why does Dolphus Raymond drink coca-cola and pretend it is liquor? | because the people of the town allow him to act the way he does because they think he is drunk. |
| How does dolphus raymond explain Dill's crying? | he says his instincts havnt caught up to him yet. |
| How is atticus closing statement in defense of tom R also an attack upon racism. | He makes the point that in all races there are both good and bad people. |
| what did calpurnia's note say? | That jem and scout were missing. |
| Why was jem certain that tom would be acquitted. | He thought that the jury would decide the case on the evidence not on their prejudices. |
| what does reverend say about his experiences in court. | He says that he has never seen a jury take the word of a black man over a white man. |
| What does atticus mean when he says "seems that only children weep". | That the jury acted unjustly and will continue to do so and only children will weep at the injustice. |
| why do the black folks in town bring food to atticus and how does atticus react? | They become gratefuk because he defended Tom Robinson. |
| What did Miss Maudie mean when she said, "We are making a step, a baby-step, but a step"? | Because the jury took so long to decide, it meant that atticus was successful in changing the men's attitude a little. |
| How does Jem use a metophor of a cocoon to describe himself? | He feels warm and safe in maycomb. |
| How does atticus take the threat that bob ewell makes? | He doesn't worry about it. |
| If tom is found guilty on appeal what willl his punishment be? | He would be sentenced to death. |
| Atticus says 'It is all adding up and someday we're going to have to pay the bill for it" | That the blacks will get payback. |
| What conclusion does jem draw about boo radley. | he decides boo stays inside because he doesn't want to socialize. |
| Who are the mruna's and who is J. grimes everett. | The mruna's are a pacific tribe which is trying to be civilized. |
| What are some of the popular opinions among the missionary circle concerning blacks. | The ladies of maycomb think the blacks are children who need to be punished every once in a while. |
| When do you suppose Boo radley came out of his house? | when he heard jem yell. |
| How does scout describe Boo? | She notes how pale he is, sickly white, light hair, light eyes. |
| Who did atticus think killed Bob ewell why didint he want cover it up. | He thought jem killed Bob ewell. |
| Who really stabbed bob ewell. | Boo Radley killed ewell to protect the children. |
| How does scout compare Boo's exposure to? | To shooting a mockingbird. |
| What are some of the words Scout uses in this chapter to describe Boo Radley? | She says he is childlike and unsure. |
| What is going through her mind as she stands on the radley's front porch? | She is thinking about the past couple years and how boo radley made friends with them his own way. |
| What is atticus' final statement about people? | He says that people are basically good when you finally see them. |
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