Chapter 16
Jem says that “mixed” children are sad because they don’t belong anywhere. What does he mean by this statement?
They are not white but they are not black and neither of the people want them.
Why did Atticus ask Mr. Ewell to write his name?
To see which hand was his dominant hand
What does Atticus do that makes Mayella Ewell think that he is making fun of her?
He calls her ma'am
What does Mayella offer Tom Robinson to come break up a dresser?
She offers him a nickel
Why does scout get lost in the courthouse?
She got separated from Dill and Jem while looking for seats in the courthouse.
How many times did Atticus ask the question "Did you call a doctor/did you get a doctor?"
He asked 3 times
What does Scout notice about Mayella as she leaves the witness stand and passes by Atticus’ defense table?
That she gives him a look of hatred
What are negative things that Mayella's life consist of?
We will decide
What could Mr. X Billups parents not do?
Read
Why didn't Mr.tate not call a doctor?
He didn't call because it didn't think that it was necessary
Why does Mayella start crying when she takes the stand?
Because she is scared of Atticus and she wants the judge to feel sorry for her
What is Atticus trying to get Mayella to admit?
That her father beat her.
What did the kids make Walter Cunningham do the night he was in mob
They made him stand in Atticus's shoes
Which one of Mayella Ewell’s eyes were bruised?
Her right eye
what is so important about Tom Robinson’s physical appearance?
His left arm is shorter than his right. He couldn't have hit her on her right side of her face
What did the kids think was in the bag that Mr. Dolphus was drinking out of.
They thought that he was drinking whiskey
Why was the request to clear the courtroom of women and children denied?
People generally see what they look for, and hear what they listen for, and they have the right to subject their children to it.
How did he injure his arm?
He got it caught in a cotton gin when he was a boy