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How is Atticus brave during the trial?
Atticus is brave when he is defending Tom Robinson even though a lot of people in the town disagree with him.
Where does everyone gather in chapter 16?
Everyone gathers at the courthouse in Maycomb for the trial.
Who is testifying at the begining of chapter 18?
Mayella Ewell is testifying.
What point does Atticus make about Mayella Ewell?
He explains that Mayella is lonely but her actions caused trouble for Tom Robinson.
Atticus is the defense lawyer for Tom Robinson, True or false?
True
What does Scout learn by watching people in the courtroom?
Scout learns that people can be extremely unfair and judge people based off what they think.
What is Atticus doing at the courthouse
Atticus is getting ready to defend Tom Robinson in the trial.
How does Mayella act in court?
She seems very nervous and upset while answering questions.
What does Atticus say about the evidence in the case?
He says that the evidence clearly shows Tom Robinson is innocent.
Scout understands everything that happens during the trial right away, true or false?
False
How does Jem react to the trial, what does it show about him?
Jem feels upset and shocked by the trial and it shows he thinks fairness is important and that the world is not always fair.
What happeneds when Jem, Scout, and dill watch the trial?
They try to watch but end up sitting in the balcony with Reverend Sykes.
What does Tom Robinson say happened, why was he there?
He says he was helping Mayella and that he would never hurt her.
How do the people in the courthouse react to Atticus's speech?
They listen to his speech closely and even though they some people don't agree with him they all respect his argument.
Dolphus Raymond pretends to be drunk to help people understand why he acts differently, true or false?
True
How does Tom Robinson act in court, what does it show about him as a person?
Tom during this is respectful and honest it shows that he is a kind person who was just trying to help.
What does Sheriff Heck Tate say about Mayellas injuries?
He says that her injuries are on the right side of her face.
What does Mayella say happened to her?
Mayella says Tom Robinson attacked her and hurt her.
What does the jury decide after the trial?
The jury finds Tom Robinson guilty even though he really is innocent.
The trial clearly proves Tom Robinson is guilty, true or false?
False
What kind of person does Bob Ewell seem to be?
Bob seems dishonest and rude it seems like he isn't telling the complete truth.
What does Bob Ewell say in his testimony?
He says that Tom Robinson attacked and hurt his daughter.
How does Tom Robinson act during his testimony.
Tom Robinson was very respectful and honest.
What does Atticus ask the jury to do at the end of his closing argument.
He asks them to do their duty and to make a fair decision based on what they have and to give Tom Robinson a fair trial.
Atticus believes the jury should base their decision on evidence not prejudice true or false?
True