Chap. 12-15
Why doesn't Dill come to Maycomb at the beginning of chapter 12?
His mom got remarried, and he was making a fishing boat with his new dad.
Mr. Gilmer
What did Judge Taylor do to help Tom Robinson?
He appointed Atticus to defend him.
What is Scout's costume for the Halloween pageant?
A ham
The girl who accuses Tom Robinson of rape, Bob Ewell's daughter.
Why does Dill eventually run away from his parents?
He didn't feel needed by them.
How many bullet holes did Tom Robinson have in him when he died?
17
Why does he stop?
2) He stops when Mr. Link Deas threatens to call Heck Tate.
Who is the judge during Tom Robinson's court case?
Judge Taylor
DOUBLE OR NOTHING:
What establishment was Maycomb County built around?
Why is this hypocritical of them?
Sinkfield's Tavern
This is hypocritical because Maycomb County is against alcohol.
Bruises on the arms
Finger-marks all around her neck
Right side of the face beat up
Atticus and Calpurnia
What did Bob Ewell try to do to Judge Taylor?
He broke into his house and tried to rob him!
DOUBLE OR NOTHING:
Who is Braxton Bragg?
What is his stance on Tom Robinson's death?
1) Also known as Mr. Underwood, owner of the Maycomb County Tribune.
2) He thinks that killing Tom Robinson was a horrible sin.
In Chapter 15, why were Atticus and Tom eventually left alone at the jailhouse.
Scout, Jem, and Dill arrived. Scout talked to Mr. Cunningham about his own son.
DOUBLE OR NOTHING:
Who says "people generally see what they look for and hear what they listen for?"
Why does he say it?
1) Judge Taylor
2) He says this after Bob Ewell yells profanity in court and almost causes a riot. Someone asks him to make the women and children leave, but he says no.
Why does nobody from Maycomb, the town, ever serve on a jury?
They are worried about offending their neighbors.
Why does Maycomb County host a pageant on Halloween night?
Last year, the children were out of control. They broke into the Barber sisters' house, stole all of their furniture, and hid it in the basement.
Who is Zeebo?
Calpurnia's son
Also, he is the town garbage collector.
According to Aunt Alexandra, what is a "proper" family? Name at least 3 characteristics/qualities
"Old blood"
Been a land-owner for a long time
Only marry and associate with people of the same social class
Regard reputation as very important
Act like ladies and gentleman
Typically have money
Why does Mayella Ewell lie on the stand? Give at least 3 reasons.
1) Scared of her dad
2) Abusive father probably made her
3) Feels guilty for kissing Tom
4) Feels embarrassed by Tom's rejection
5) Wanted to make sure that Tom would never tell anyone what happened
6) Didn't want society to cast her out
How are the ladies of the Maycomb County Missionary Society hypocritical? Give a thorough explanation.
They say that they are good Christians who love and support others, but they spend their time gossiping and trash-talking others.
They also support "worthy causes" outside of Maycomb, but refuse to acknowledge the issues that their town has.
DOUBLE OR NOTHING:
Who killed Bob Ewell?
How does Heck Tate claim that Bob died?
1) Arthur Radley
2) Heck says that Bob fell on his own knife.
DOUBLE OR NOTHING:
Who is Lula?
Why was she upset?
1) She is a member of Calpurnia's church who tries to stop Scout and Jem from entering.
2) She is angry that white children would try to come into a black church.