Mayella
Mr. Ewell
Who said?
Questions From the Text
Higher level thinking
100
How old is Mayella?
19 years old.
100
Was Mr. Ewell left or right handed?
Left handed.
100
“That’s all for the time being, but you stay there. I expect big, bad, Mr. Finch has some questions to ask you” (242).
Mr. Gilmer
100
Where was Scout sitting?
"On the edge of a long bench"
100
Do you think Mayella was Keeping her promise of telling only the truth?Why or why not?
No, she was crying because she was afraid to answer the question. So she must have bee nervous about lying, and she may be afraid of her father. Quote: "She covered her mouth with her hands and sobbed."
200
Where was Mayella at the time of the incident? Be specific.
On the porch; at her house.
200
How many children does Bob Ewell have?
8.
200
“Do you love your father, Miss Mayella?” “Love him, whatcha mean?” “I mean is he good to you, is he easy to get along with?” (245).
Atticus and Mayella.
200
Did Mayella ever go to school?
Yes, when she was very young
200
Do you think her father(Mr.Ewell) put Mayella up to lying?
Yes, she had said "don't want him doin' me like he done Papa." meaning she has talked with her father about the case. The only reason they would talk about it is because Mr.Ewell does not want to get in trouble.
300
What is the name of Mayella's father?
Mr. Bob Ewell.
300
Why didn't Bob Ewell supposedly catch Tom Robinson?
He was too distracted with Mayella.
300
“I’ll answer any question you got – get me up here an’ mock me, will you? I’ll answer any question you got” (248).
Mayella.
300
Why was Atticus starting the investigation of Mayella off with questions that did not refer to the incident?
Trying to build the picture of the Ewell house
300
Why do you think Atticus was trying to paint a picture of the home life of the Ewells?
To bring up the way her father treats her. Since if the judge knows how Mr.Ewell Treats his kids and what his common nature is like. Quote:"'He does tollerable,cept when'...'Except when he's drinking?' asked Atticus so gently that Mayella nodded."
400
What is Mayella's full name?
Mayella Violet Ewell.
400
Who did Bob run to for help instead of the hospital?
Heck Tate.
400
“State will not prejudice the witness against council for the defense, at least not at this time,” (242).
Judge Taylor
400
How does Mayella know Tom Robinson?
He passes Mayella's house everyday.
400
When do you think(pg. 248) Atticus knew that Tom Robinson did not do the crime?
When Mayella said that she was hurt mostly on the right which most likely be done by a lefty, and Tom was not able to use his left. Quotes:"'Grabbed you around the neck, choked you...'" "His left arm was fully twelve inches shorter than his right, and hung dead at his side."
500
Why did Mayella say she was crying.
She was afraid of Atticus.
500
Where was Mr. Ewell after Mayella was assulted.
Standing over her asking who did it.
500
"Except when he's drinking?"
Atticus
500
What is wrong with Tom Robinson?
His left arm is crippled.
500
Why do you think there is only one witness?
Their would only be one witness because if it never happened only Tom Robinson, Bob Ewell, and Mayella would know, but only Tom is on Atticus's side.
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