During his conversation with Heck Tate, Atticus brushes off Heck’s concern that something bad might happen once Tom Robinson is moved to the Maycomb jail. He says, “Don’t be foolish, Heck. This is Maycomb” (194). Later, Atticus repeats this sentiment on page 196, when he tells Jem and Scout, “No, we don’t have mobs and that nonsense in Maycomb.” What do these lines reveal about Atticus? Do you think Atticus is wise to think this way about Maycomb and its inhabitants? Why or why not?

4. at the conclusion of frankenstein, robert walton has an encounter with the monster, who arrives after victor frankenstein has died. perhaps surprisingly, the monster mourns his creator and expresses remorse over the fate that victor suffered. the monster pledges to destroy himself and then departs, disappearing as he goes further north. how does the monster’s behavior and attitude in this part of the novel affect the way readers view him? is he sympathetic? is he more hateful because it is only after victor has died that he relents? how does the change in the monster fit with the theme of duality in the novel?

Which statement correctly describes the verb function in this sentence? the word “dancing” is a verb that functions as a noun. the word “dancing” is a verb that functions as an adjective. the word “becoming” is a verb that functions as a noun. the word “becoming” is a verb that functions as an adjective.

Read this excerpt from the declaration of independence