Question

Aunt Alexandra shares a smile with Miss Maudie at the missionary circle because _____.

she appreciates Miss Maudie's defense of Atticus
she is trying to cover her embarrassment
she feels sorry for Miss Maudie
she wants to smooth things over between them

Answer 1

The correct option is A.

Explanation:

• At the missionary circle, Aunt  Alexander smiles with Miss Maudie as she appreciates Miss Maudie's defense of Atticus.

• Because of the defense of Tom Robinson Grace Merriweather indirectly blamed Atticus for stirring up the black population.

• Maudie defended Atticus whereas Alexander did not have guts to do so.

• So the correct option is "she appreciates Miss Maudie's defense of Atticus".

Answer 2

Answer:

she appreciates Miss Maudie's defense of Atticus

Explanation:

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