Freshman English Word Scramble

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Question	Answer
In Dill's letter to Scout, what reason did he give for not coming to Maycomb during the summer?	He has a new father
What is going on in the novel when Calpurnia says, " I don't want anybody sayin' I don't look after my children."	Calpurnia is bringing them to her church and she wants the children to look clean and well-dresses.
Why did Calpurnia start calling Jem "Mister Jem"?	Because she realizes he is starting to grow up
Why did Atticus recant (take back) his speech to Scout about acting more ladylike?	When he saw Scout's reaction, he realized he was wrong.
What did Lula from Calpurnia's church make the children realize?	They need to have more compassion for Tom Robinson's future treatment from the white jury.
Why did the church take a collection for Helen?	Because she is Tom's wife and is having trouble getting work because of the trial.
How did Scout find out about Tom Robinson's criminal charges?	She asked Calpurnia about Tom Robinson after church
How does Calpurnia respond when Jem asks her why she speaks differently to them than she does to the people at her church?	She said she speaks that way at church because she doesn't want to seem like she is " putting on airs".
Why did Aunt Alexandra come to stay with the family?	She thinks they need a " feminine " influence.
How does the members of Maycomb treat Aunt Alexandra?	They welcome her with "open arms".
What does Aunt Alexandra think the children should be proud of?	Their Finch ancestry
Why do Jem and Scout feel uncomfortable when they go to town?	People are gossiping about them because of the trail.
What does the " snake" turn out to be in Scout's room?	Dill
Why did Atticus say, " I don't think the children have suffered one bit from her having brought them up. If anything, she's been harder on them in some ways than a mother would've been."	Because Aunt Alexandra wanted Atticus to fire Calpurnia
Why did Dill run away from home?	His mother and new father do not pay enough attention to him.
How did Atticus respond when he say Dill?	He told Scout to get him some food and went over to tell Dill's aunt, Rachel.
"She was never bored, and given the slightest chance she would exercise her royal prerogative: she would arrange, advise, caution , and warn." What does " prerogative" mean?	Privilege
A unit of measure used for dry goods. (35.24 liters)	Bushel
Not serious in content, attitude, or behavior	Frivolous
To cause someone to become hostile by severe repeated emotional or physical suffering.	Antagonize
Incapable of being wrong, certain to work properly or succeed	Infallible
The act of being educated or informed	Edification
The condition or quality of being permanent, perpetual, or continued existence	Permanence
Extremely impressive in strength of excellence	Formidable
Causing shock, dismay, or horror	Appalling

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