Chapters 12 & 13
What does Calpurnia do for the first time in Chapter 12?
She takes Scout and Jem to her church, First Purchase.
What does Atticus do to protect Tom Robinson in Chapter 15?
He sits outside the jail to guard him from the mob.
Who is the first witness to testify in Tom Robinson’s trial?
Sheriff Heck Tate.
Who takes the stand in Chapter 18 to accuse Tom Robinson of assault?
Mayella Ewell.
What does Dolphus Raymond pretend to be, and why?
He pretends to be drunk so people have an excuse for his lifestyle (living with a Black woman).
Who comes to stay with the Finch family to give Scout a “feminine influence”?
Aunt Alexandra
In chapter 14, who do Jem and Scout find hiding under Scout's bed?
Dill
Where do Scout, Jem, and Dill sit during the trial?
In the courthouse balcony with the African American community.
What does Tom Robinson say Mayella did when he came to help her with chores?
She kissed him and asked him for affection.
What is the jury’s verdict in Tom Robinson’s trial?
Guilty
Why doesn’t the African American church have hymn books?
Most of the congregation cannot read, so usually one person reads the lines aloud.
How does Scout stop the mob from attacking Tom Robinson?
She talks to Mr. Cunningham about his son, making him realize their humanity.
What does Bob Ewell claim he saw when he arrived at the scene?
He claims he saw Tom Robinson assaulting Mayella.
What does Atticus suggest about Mayella’s injuries during his cross-examination?
That her father, Bob Ewell, caused them, not Tom Robinson.
In his closing argument, what does Atticus claim is the real motivation for the accusations against Tom Robinson?
Mayella’s guilt and shame for breaking the social code by kissing a black man.
What does Aunt Alexandra stress the importance of to Scout and Jem?
Family heritage and the Finch name
Why does Aunt Alexandra argue with Atticus in Chapter 14?
She wants to send Calpurnia away because she thinks the Finch children no longer need her.
Why is nearly the whole town at the courthouse at the start of Chapter 16?
To watch Tom Robinson's trial.
Why did Tom Robinson say he ran from the Ewell house after Mayella kissed him?
He was scared of what might happen if a black man was caught in such a situation.
How does Jem react to the jury’s verdict?
He is devastated and begins to cry, realizing the injustice of the decision.