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How did Atticus kill the dog and why?
Atticus shot the dog because he was rabid, and Atticus was the best shot in town.
What happened to the crazy dog?
Shot by Atticus
What kills the mad dog in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Atticus kills the mad dog by shooting it with a gun after Heck Tate persuades him to do so.
What did people nickname call atticus when he shot the dog?
He shot Tim Johnson, the pet of Maycomb. Tim Johnson is a liver-colored bird dog. Atticus shot him because Tom was acting weirdly and was in the stage of terrorizing the neighborhood and Atticus brought him down with a bullet. (:
What do we learn about Atticus's shooting skills?
Heck Tate insists Atticus shoot the mad dog because there is only one chance to kill it. We learn that Atticus is an excellent shot, and that he was called "One Shot Finch".
Why does Heck Tate want Atticus to shoot the dog?
Heck Tate wants Atticus to shoot the dog because he knows that Atticus is the best shooter in Maycomb and he wants the dog to be put down before it harms anyone. Heck Tate knows that Atticus is the most skilled marksman and can take down the dog with one shot to prevent any danger to the community.
What time of year did Atticus shoot the dog with rabies?
rofl..attitude? gosh. and thanks.
Why does mr Tate give Atticus the rifle rather than shooting the dog himself?
Because back when Atticus was a kid, he was known as "Ol' One-shot Finch" (Lee 129). People called Atticus that because he has the deadest shot when handling a gun. Mr. Tate didn't shoot the dog himself because he can't shoot as well as Atticus can. Shooting Tim Johnson (the dog) was a one-shot thing.
What are some brave things that Atticus does in To Kill a Mockingbird?
atticus kills the crazy dog that was tormenting the neightbourhood, he used his surprinsingly remarkable shotting skills to one shot kill the dog
What does Atticus do that surprises the kids and makes them feel proud?
A mad dog (Tim Johnson) came into the neighborhood so Atticus shot him right into that rabid dog's right eye. Miss Maudie told Scout and Jem that Atticus was also known as "One Shot Finch." So that was what made them surprised and proud. :)
What does Atticus break when he went to face the dog?
Atticus breaks his glasses while trying to shoot the rabid dog in a single shot. Despite his poor eyesight without them, he is still able to successfully shoot the dog.
What sheriff asked atticus to shoot Tim Johnson?
Heck Tate, the sheriff of Maycomb, asked Atticus Finch to shoot Tim Johnson, the rabid dog, because he believed Atticus was the best shot in town. Atticus reluctantly agrees and demonstrates his excellent marksmanship by taking down the rabid dog with a single shot.
