Characters
Symbols
Rewriting Main Events
Key Quotations
Grab Bag
100
This character struggles to remember the exact details from the night of the rape. After thinking very hard, he is able to tell Atticus that Mayella had a black eye on her right side.
Who is Heck Tate?
100
What might Tom's trial and death symbolize? Please explain with at least one supporting detail.
What is racism and prejudice? (Explanations may vary).
100
Rewrite this statement so that it is true: "To protect Jem from scandal, Heck Tate claims Bob Ewell fell on his knife."
To protect Boo Radley from attention, Heck Tate claims Bob Ewell fell on his knife.
100

Identify the speaker. Then, explain the meaning of the quotation. "Let the dead bury the dead, Mr. Finch. Let the dead bury the dead."

Heck Tate. Let this case end here, Mr. Finch. Bob Ewell is responsible for the death of Tom. Now, Bob Ewell is dead. It's time to let everything go.

100

Describe what happened during the scuffle under the Radleys' tree.

Bob Ewell attacked Jem and Scout. Scout couldn't see anything because of her costume. Jem tried to fight off Bob Ewell, but he was forced to the ground and broke his arm. Boo Radley came out to help Jem and Scout, ultimately stabbing Bob Ewell. Then, Boo carried Jem home.

200
This character shows up at the Maycomb County jail to threaten Atticus and Tom Robinson. He seems to be ashamed of himself once Scout begins talking to him and asking him about his son.
Who is Mr. Walter Cunningham?
200
What might the Ladies' Missionary Circle represent or symbolize? Remember, Aunt Alexandra was a member of this organization, and she invited them over for tea.
What is hypocrisy? (Explanations will vary).
200
Atticus had Bob Ewell write his name in court to prove he was illiterate.
Atticus had Bob Ewell write his name in court to prove he was left-handed.
200

"Well, it'd be sort of like shooting a mockingbird, wouldn't it?"

Scout Finch says this to Atticus at the end of the novel. She is talking about letting the town know that Boo Radley saved the children from Bob Ewell. It would destroy the life he created for himself, and he didn't do anything to deserve it. He should be happy and keep his life to himself.

200

Evaluate why a jury of white, male farmers negatively impacted Tom's trial.

They saw only his race, and to them, his race was an immediate sign of guilt.

300
This character has had many children with African American women in Maycomb County. Though he is white, he doesn't get along with the white members of the African American community. He pretends to be drunk to avoid their judgment.
Who is Mr. Dolphus Raymond?
300
What might Boo's gifts to the children represent or symbolize? Remember, he gave them a broken pocket watch, string, two soap dolls, gum, and two lucky pennies.
What is friendship? (explanations will vary)
300
Scout and Jem have permission to attend Tom Robinson's trial.
Atticus does not give Scout and Jem permission to attend Tom Robinson's trial.
300

"Stand up, Miss Jean Louise. Your father's passing."

Reverend Sykes says this to Scout at the conclusion of the trial when Atticus is leaving the court room. He says this to her to suggest they must show respect to Atticus for supporting one of the important members of their community.

300

How does Atticus suggest Bob Ewell is the one who actually beats Mayella?

He demonstrates that Mayella was most likely hit by a left-handed person, since her right eye is bruised. He has Bob Ewell write to show that Bob is left-handed. Finally, Atticus suggests, in his closing statements, that Tom is not guilty, but someone in the courtroom is.

400
This character threatens three characters in the book: Helen Robinson, Judge Taylor, and Atticus Finch. He also spits in Mr. Finch's face. He dies from a stab wound.
Who is Bob Ewell?
400
What might Mrs. Dubose's last camellia to Jem represent or symbolize?
Forgiveness (explanations will vary).
400

Dill makes up stories about his parents because he doesn't have any.

Dill makes up stories about his parents because he thinks they don't love him.

400

"Secretly, Miss Finch, I'm not much of a drinker, but you see they could never, never understand that I live like I do because that's the way I want to live."

Dolphus Raymond says this to Scout in the court room after the trial. He implies that he doesn't drink but only pretends to. It is the only way people can make sense of his choices to associate with the black community rather than the white community.

400

Explain why Calpurnia uses dialect and talks "more like a black person" around Lula at First Purchase Church.

Calpurnia wouldn't be taken seriously if she talked the way she did at the Finches'. She is trying to fit in and show that she is still loyal to her people while defending herself, the Finches, and her choices.

500
This character is the prosecutor and tries to make it seems as though Tom is strong enough to beat up a young woman so that he looks guiltier than he actually is.
Who is Mr. Gilmer?
500
What or who is the Gray Ghost supposed to symbolize?
Boo Radley (explanations will vary)
500
Scout never fully understands the meaning of "walking in someone else's shoes."
Scout learns the meaning of "walking in someone else's shoes" by the end of the novel, especially after standing on Boo Radley's porch.
500
"Most people are [nice], Scout, when you finally see them."
Atticus says this at the end of the novel to Scout, after she realizes Boo Radley was a nice man. He implies that what is often heard about other people is incorrect. That people are good more often than the negative rumors about them are true.
500

Describe why Tom Robinson's statement, "I felt bad for [Mayella]," makes everyone in the courtroom uncomfortable.

With this statement, Tom is implying that Mayella, a white woman, was in a worse situation than he was as a black man in the South. However, based on racial implications, this was not believed to be true. Tom was assumed, by the audience in the courtroom, to be challenging the structure and beliefs of the town.

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