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Character Identification
It Happened Like This
Discussion Questions
Discussion Questions
100

“Did you call a doctor, Sheriff? Did anybody call a doctor?”

Atticus Finch

100

Scout is surprised to see this character in the mob outside the jail.

Mr. Cunningham

100

As a way to show that Tom Robinson is an honest witness, Atticus brings up "this" while questioning him.

Tom Robinson was previously arrested for disorderly conduct.

100

Why does Atticus still see the guilty verdict delivered by the jury as a sign of change/progress?

The jury actually took a few hours to deliberate the case.

100

Explain why the Raymond children don’t have a place in Maycomb society

Because they are half white and half black.

200

"Old Adolf Hitler has been after the Jews and he’s puttin‘ ’em in prisons and he’s taking away all their property..."

Cecil Jacobs

200

This character drinks "whiskey" out of a Coca-Cola bottle.

Dolphus Raymond

200

Although Bob Ewell was most certainly killed by Boo Radley, Sheriff Tate puts forth this unlikely explanation.

Bob Ewell fell on his knife.

200

Atticus brings these two items to the jail to prevent the mob from lynching Tom Robinson

A light 

An extension cord

200

Where do Scout and Jem sit during the trial? Why is this significant?

In the section designated for African-Americans. It represents how Jem and Scout are innocent, pure, and above racism.

300

 “Persecution comes from people who are prejudiced.”

Miss Gates

300

This character enjoys growing red geraniums in pots.

Mayella Ewell

300

After taking the switchblade off of Bob Ewell's body, Sheriff Tate explains to Atticus that he "really" got the knife from where?

Tate says he took the knife from a drunk in town.

300

Bob Ewell does these two things to Atticus right after the trial ends.

Threatens him and spits in his face.

300

What step is Miss Maudie referring to when she says, "It's just a baby-step, but it's a step."

Miss Maudie is referring to Atticus being able to keep a Southern jury out so long.

400

"It's morbid, watching a poor devil on trial for his life. Look at all those folks, it's like a Roman carnival."

Miss Maudie

400

This character is furious at Tom Robinson when he expresses feeling sorry for Mayella Ewell

Mr. Gilmer
400

What is ironic about Mrs. Merriweather and Mrs. Farrow's conversation about Africans?

They express a sense of concern and charity for those living in Africa, but express contempt about African Americans in Maycomb

400

What sign of affection does Atticus show to Jem after he refuses to leave his side at the jail?

Atticus rubs his hair

400

Who are the “good but misguided people” in Maycomb Miss Merriweather talks about?

Miss Merriweather is talking about white people who support or aim to help African-Americans.  Indirectly, she is insulting Atticus.

500

“Cry about the simple hell people give other people—without even thinking. Cry about the hell white people give colored folks, without even stopping to think that they’re people, too.”

Dolphus Raymond

500

This character tells Scout to stand up as Atticus leaves the courtroom.

Reverend Sykes

500

When Miss Gates asks if anyone knows what democracy is, Scout responds with this profound definition.

"Equal rights for all, special privileges for none."

500

After seeing him in the mob, Scout brings this legal issue up as a way to defuse Mr. Cunningham.

Entailments

500

Scout determines, “Tom was a dead man the minute Mayella Ewell opened her mouth and screamed”. What does this mean?

Scout is saying that due to the racism and social hierarchy in Maycomb, Tom had virtually no chance of a fair trial.

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