Question

13)_______Why did Scout pay a nickel to rub her head against the head of Miss Rachel’s son? A) She thought it would make her be able to read his thoughts. B) He made better grades than she did, so she thought it might make her smarter. C) He was afflicted with a ringworm, and Scout wanted to get one. D) His well-kept hair looked more like a girl’s hair than her hair did and she thought it might make her more attractive to Dill.

Answer 1

Answer: C

Explanation: In order to avoid going to school, Scout admits to fabricating symptoms including nausea and vertigo. She even paid Miss Rachel's cook's kid to rub his head against Scout's head in an effort to give her ringworm. Scout is unfortunately made to go to school even though she does not develop ringworm.

Answer 2

C

Step-by-step explanation:

Scout wanted ringworm to get out of going to school.