Question
Why does Nathan Radley say he filled the knothole with cement?(1 point)
Responses
To prevent Jem and Scout from playing near it
To prevent Jem and Scout from playing near it
Because the tree was dying
Because the tree was dying
To keep animals from getting inside
Responses
To prevent Jem and Scout from playing near it
To prevent Jem and Scout from playing near it
Because the tree was dying
Because the tree was dying
To keep animals from getting inside
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Nathan Radley says he filled the knothole with cement because he believed the tree was dying. This action was his way of cutting off the communication and connection that Jem and Scout had with Boo Radley, as the knothole was a means for Boo to silently interact with them.