Atticus tells Jem that in an Alabama court of law, a white man’s word always beats a Black man’s, and that they were lucky to have the jury out so long. In fact, one man on the jury wanted to acquit—amazingly, it was one of the Cunninghams. Upon hearing this revelation, Scout announces that she wants to invite young Walter Cunningham to dinner, but Aunt Alexandra expressly forbids it, telling her that the Finches do not associate with trash.

According to Francis, what does Aunt Alexandra say about Atticus?Elimination ToolSelect one answerAHe is the best lawyer in Maycomb.BHe never should have left Finch's Landing.CHe doesn't take good care of his kids.DHe is ruining the family.

Who is the protagonist in “To Kill a Mockingbird

Does Atticus pity Mayella? Explain your answer with reference to the text

Atticus compares defending Tom Robinson to a war. How is this war different?Elimination ToolSelect one answerAThis time they are battling their friends.BThey have to battle the Yankees again.CThe Finches avoided all the other wars.DThis time they could win.

One day in August, Aunt Alexandra invites her missionary circle to tea. Scout, wearing a dress, helps Calpurnia bring in the tea, and Alexandra invites Scout to stay with the ladies. Scout listens to the missionary circle first discuss the plight of the poor Mrunas, a benighted African tribe being converted to Christianity, and then talk about how their own Black servants have behaved badly ever since Tom Robinson’s trial. Miss Maudie shuts up their prattle with icy remarks. Suddenly, Atticus appears and calls Alexandra to the kitchen. There he tells her, Scout, Calpurnia, and Miss Maudie that Tom Robinson attempted to escape and was shot seventeen times. He takes Calpurnia with him to tell the Robinson family of Tom’s death. Alexandra asks Miss Maudie how the town can allow Atticus to wreck himself in pursuit of justice. Maudie replies that the town trusts him to do right. They return with Scout to the missionary circle, managing to act as if nothing is wrong.