Chapters 14-18
Why did Dill run away from home?
his mother and new stepfather paid little attention to him
How does Atticus show his affection towards Jem?
he ruffles his hair
What is one piece of evidence missing that night that mightve proved Mayella has been raped?
Mayella was never examined by a doctor
What is wrong with Toms left arm?
is it 12inches shorter than his right
Why is it such a mistake for Tom to say that he felt sorry for Mayella?
in Maycomb, blacks are judged "inferior" to whites, so such a statement violates the expectations of the town
Why do the men come to talk to Atticus at his house?
1.) they are worried about Toms saftey
2.) they tell Atticus that Tom is being moved
3.) Atticus' family is in danger
Who was "covering" Atticus with a shotgun the whole time he faced the mob?
Mr. Underwood
What does Atticus lead Sheriff Tate to remember about Mayella Ewells injury?
Atticus helped him recall that her right eye was black, suggesting that someone left-handed could have hit her
How was Toms arm injured?
it was caught in a cotton gin
Who is the prosecuting attorney at the trial?
Mr. Gilmer
Why is Atticus sitting in front of the jail?
to try to protect Tom
What is Miss Maudies opinion on the day of the trial?
she said she isnt going because its morbid watching a person on trail for life; its like a roman carnival
What does Atticus do to show that Bob Ewell is left-handed?
Who does Atticus imply may have beat Mayella instead of Tom?
Mr. Ewell
Why do Scout and Jem leave the courthouse?
Dill began to cry & couldnt stop, so Jem made Scout take him outside
Why does Scout kick the man in the mob?
he had grabbed Jem to move him out of the way
Who helps the kids find a seat in the courtroom?
Why does Mayella think Atticus is mocking her?
he calls her "ma-am"
According to Tom, where had Mayellas siblings gone on the evening in question?
Mayella saved up nickels for a year & sent them to town for ice cream
Who comforts Dill outside the courthouse, and what does he/she give him?
Mr. Dolphus Raymond gives him a sip from Coca-cola bottle hidden in a paper sack
Who does Scout recognize in the group of men?
Mr. Cunningham
Where do the kids sit?
in the segregated all black balconey
According to her testimony, what did Mayella ask Tom to do her?
Who stands up court & yells about Tom Robinson and is told by the judge to shut his mouth and leave?
Mr. Link Deas the former employer of Tom who supports him
it gives people an explanation for his way of life