Question

What happens between Mrs. Merriweather and Miss Maudie that Scout just doesn’t get? In chapter 24 of To Kill a Mockingbird.

a) They have a heated argument about racial issues.
b) Mrs. Merriweather criticizes Miss Maudie's gardening skills.
c) Miss Maudie calmly handles Mrs. Merriweather's criticism, confusing Scout.
d) They engage in a friendly conversation about their childhood.

Answer 1

In chapter 24 of To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout doesn't understand why Miss Maudie calmly handles Mrs. Merriweather's criticism.

Step-by-step explanation:

In chapter 24 of To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout doesn't understand what happens between Mrs. Merriweather and Miss Maudie. The correct answer is c) Miss Maudie calmly handles Mrs. Merriweather's criticism, confusing Scout. In this chapter, Mrs. Merriweather criticizes Miss Maudie's gardening skills, but Miss Maudie remains calm and doesn't let it bother her. This confuses Scout because she doesn't understand why Miss Maudie doesn't get upset or argue with Mrs. Merriweather.