How do the members of Tom's community honor Atticus for the work he has done to try to help Tom

After the trial, the black people in Maycomb gift Atticus with food to show their appreciation for his defending Tom. While Atticus is touched by the gesture, he also feels guilty for accepting the presents; the town suffers from an economic depression, one that is exasperated in the black community because of the town's deplorable racism. But it's suggested that the black community in Maycomb has all come together, nonetheless, because they feel it is important to thank Atticus.

the answer should be b.

explanation:

it should be b because she researched before writing so it would be in past tense. "the author researches her subject before she had written the first draft.