Chapters 12-13
Why doesn't Dill return to Maycomb for the summer?
He has a new stepdad who says they're going to build a boat together over the summer.
What does Dill *say* is the reason that he ran away from home?
He says his stepdad kept him chained up in the basement and left him there to die.
With which hand does Bob Ewell write, and why is this significant?
His left hand.
This is significant because Mayella was beaten on the right side of her face, which means that the person who beat her is most likely left-handed.
What odd job does *Mayella* say she asked Tom Robinson to do for her?
To chop up a chiffarobe (dresser) for kindling
What does Mr. Dolphus Raymond drink out of his brown paper sack?
What does he tell people he is drinking?
He drinks Coke out of his brown paper sack, but he tells everybody it is whiskey.
For whom does Reverend Sykes take up a collection at First Purchase Church?
Helen Robinson, Tom Robinson's wife, and their children
When Dill is talking to Scout about his running away from home, he reveals to her the *real* reason he ran away. What is the real reason?
He says his mom and stepdad did not pay any attention to him.
Where do Jem, Scout, and Dill sit during the trial, and with whom do they sit?
They sit in the balcony with Reverend Sykes.
While Mayella is testifying, Scout compares her to an animal. What animal, and why does she make this comparison?
Mr. Dolphus Raymond tells Scout and Dill the reason why he acts the way he does. Why does he act this way?
He pretends to be a drunk, so people will leave him alone and won't question his behavior.
Who comes to live with the Finches for a while to help Atticus take care of the children?
Aunt Alexandra
The day before Tom Robinson is moved to the Maycomb County jail, a group of men comes to the Finches' house to talk to Atticus. Why do they want to talk to Atticus?
They want to warn him that Tom Robinson could be in danger because a group of men may come to the jail to try to kill him.
Why does Atticus keep asking Bob Ewell and Heck Tate why no one took Mayella to the doctor?
He wants the jury to see how suspicious it is that Mayella was not treated for her very serious injuries.
When Atticus asks Tom Robinson to stand up in the courtroom, what is revealed about Tom's physical appearance?
He has a disabled left arm.
Why does Calpurnia interrupt the trial to talk to Atticus?
She tells Atticus that the children are missing.
Why is Aunt Alexandra so critical of Scout?
She thinks that Scout acts too much like a tomboy, when she should be acting like a young lady.
Who is guarding Atticus with a gun while he sits outside the jail, protecting Tom Robinson?
Mr. Underwood, the newspaper owner
What were Mayella Ewell's injuries? (Three things)
1.) Bruises on her arms
2.) Bruises/black eye on the right side of her face
3.) Finger marks around her neck, as if she were being strangled
What is the "subtlety of Tom's predicament"? What were his two options for handling Mayella Ewell's kissing him, and why were they both bad options?
1.) He could've pushed her out of the way, but he would've been killed for putting his hands on a White woman.
2.) He could've run away, and he did--which makes him look guilty.
About how long does the jury deliberate, and why is the amount of time significant?
They deliberate for at least 3.5 hours. This is significant because it shows that at least some people in the jury were taking Tom Robinson's side in the case.
Why is Calpurnia's church called First Purchase?
It was the first purchase that the freed slaves made with their first earnings.
Who ends up breaking up the angry mob, and how does he/she do this?
Scout breaks up the mob by talking to Mr. Walter Cunningham about his son, making Mr. Cunningham feel ashamed of what he is doing.
Who says that the trial will be like a Roman carnival and refuses to attend?
Miss Maudie Atkinson
Why does Tom say he helped Mayella Ewell, and why was this a bad thing to say?
He says he helped her because he felt sorry for her, since she had no one to help her around the house.
This was a bad thing to say because it made it seem like he thinks he is better than a White woman.
What do the Black people do as Atticus leaves the courtroom? Why do they do this?
They stand up as Atticus leaves the courtroom.
They do this to show their appreciation and respect for Atticus, since he put so much effort into defending Tom.