Question
Why does Atticus shoot the dog in chapter 10?
Responses
To test his shooting skills.
To test his shooting skills.
To scare the Radleys.
To scare the Radleys.
To impress his children.
To impress his children.
To protect the town from rabies.
Responses
To test his shooting skills.
To test his shooting skills.
To scare the Radleys.
To scare the Radleys.
To impress his children.
To impress his children.
To protect the town from rabies.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
In Chapter 10 of *To Kill a Mockingbird*, Atticus shoots the dog, which is rabid, to protect the town from rabies. The dog, which is identified as Tim Johnson, poses a danger to the community, and Atticus demonstrates his marksmanship skills to prevent any harm. This action reflects his responsibility as a community member and his deeper values regarding protection and morality.