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?

He said it was because a private detective sees the dark side of human nature. but whatever the reason, gill landers had an innate suspicion of politicians. when senator randy brill walked into his office on that summer day in august, mopping his flushed features with a monogrammed handkerchief, gill could think of no good reason to change his attitude. he'd only met brill once. that had been two years ago at a country club reception for state political notables. since then, he'd learned all he wanted to know about the senator's sinister reputation. gill sat back in his chair, put his feet on his desk, and fought to keep a poker face. but there was no way he could stop the chill that coursed along his spine like a rush of ice water. 29. in this paragraph, the word notables probably signifies that the persons so described a. would like to be politicians. b. are wealthy people. c. have political influence. d. are contributors to charity.

Select all that apply. because the length of his story is limited, short story writers typically:

Which type of presentation aid is depicted in the image above? a. object/topic itself b. illustration c. chart d. technology