The Trial
Why does Atticus have Tom Robinson stand up in front of the jury?
To show that his left hand doesn't work.
Tom is found__________
guilty
Who comes to live with Atticus and the kids?
Aunt Alexandra
What does Scout notice about Calpurnia while they are at the church?
She speaks with a different dialect and acts differently
What does Bob Ewell try to do to get revenge on Atticus?
He tries to kill Scout and Jem
Where did Heck Tate say he found Mayella Ewell?
Lying on the floor in the middle of the room.
How does Scout realize what the verdict will be before it is even announced?
None of the jurors will look at Tom
What is Aunt Alexandra's purpose in the second half of the novel?
To help take care of the kids and to be a feminine influence for the kids
How do the church-goers sing their hymns?
By "lining"
What ends up happening to Bob Ewell?
He is stabbed with a kitchen knife
Which of Mayella's eyes was beaten?
Her right
What happens to Tom Robinson after the trial? (Be specific with your details)
He is shot 17 times and killed
What type of meeting does Aunt Alexandra hold?
A missionary meeting
What does the African American community do to thank Atticus for defending Tom?
They give him a tremendous amount of food
Who saved the kids?
Boo Radley
What does Bob Ewell say he was doing the night Mayella was "raped?"
Getting a load of firewood
What is the town's reaction to the verdict?
They only talk about it for a couple days and expect everything to go back to normal
What is the opinion of the ladies at Aunt Alexandra's meeting regarding the trial?
The African American community needs to stop acting sulky and get over it.
Why does Helen Robinson have to walk a mile out of her way to get to work?
Bob Ewell is harassing her
Why does Heck Tate lie about how Bob Ewell died?
To protect Boo Radley's privacy
What is Atticus trying to prove by having Bob Ewell write his name?
Bob is left-handed and could have beaten Mayella.
How does Bob Ewell react to the verdict?
He spits in Atticus' face and hints that he will get revenge on the people who made him look bad
Who defends Atticus when he is being insulted at Aunt Alexandra's meeting?
Miss Maudie
What does Reverend Sykes do to try to help the Robinson family?
He closes the doors of the church and won't let anyone leave until they raise $10 for Helen and the family
What key piece of evidence did Heck Tate remove from the crime scene?
A switchblade knife