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Are you Mocking Me?
100
“He guided his arm to the Bible and his rubber-like left hand sought contact with the black binding. As he raised his right hand, the useless one slipped off the Bible and hit the clerk’s table..” Who am I?
Tom Robinson
100
There were no children at the Ewell place on the day of the alleged rape because...
Mayella sent them out for ice cream.
100
"I have nothing but pity in my heart." What is this an example of and why
Pathos--Atticus feels pity in his heart, thus appealing to the jury's emotions.
100
Aside from being a mean old lady, what is wrong with Mrs. Dubose?
She was addicted to morphine.
100
After the fire, Scout was surprised to find she had _______ around her shoulders given to her by ________.
A blanket, Boo Radley
200
“Her face was the color of a dirty pillowcase, and the corners of her mouth glistened with wet…Old-age liver spots dotted her cheek, and her pale eyes had black pinpoint pupils.” Who am I?
Mrs. Dubose
200
Which of the following facts does Atticus NOT use in his defense against Tom Robinson? A. Tom's left arm is crippled B. Bob Ewell didn't call for a doctor C. Tom is married D. Mayella had asked Tom to come inside
C. Tom is married.
200
"Atticus paused, then he did something he didn’t ordinarily do. He unhitched his watch and chain and placed them on the table, saying, 'With the court’s permission'—Judge Taylor nodded, and then Atticus did something I never saw him do before or since, in public or in private: he unbuttoned his vest, unbuttoned his collar, loosened his tie, and took off his coat." What is this an example of and what is Atticus trying to accomplish?
Ethos--Atticus is trying to show that he is an ordinary man like the rest of the men of Maycomb. He is trying to establish his credibility and trust.
200
“You’re shamin‘ him, Miss Caroline. ________ hasn’t got a quarter at home to bring you, and you can’t use any stovewood.” Who is Scout talking about? What does she mean?
Walter Cunningham--Scout means to say that the Cunninghams are poor people who do not take anything they can't pay back.
200
Why does the lynching mob leave the jail where Atticus is standing watch over Tom Robinson?
Scout talks to Mr. Cunningham about his son, showing her innocence and making the mob realize their own humanity.
300
“She was all angles and bones; she was nearsighted; she squinted; her hand was wide as a bed slat and twice as hard…and I had felt her tyrannical presence for as long as I could remember.” Who am I?
Calpurnia
300
If Tom Robinson isn't guilty, then why does he run away from the scene?
Tom Robinson runs away because it wouldn't have been safe to stay there. He was scared he might end up in court (like he is now) to testify against a white man or be killed on the spot.
300
“She was white, and she tempted a Negro. She did something that in our society is unspeakable: she kissed a black man. Not an old Uncle, but a strong young Negro man. No code mattered to her before she broke it, but it came crashing down on her afterwards." What is this an example of and why.
Logos--Atticus is simply stating the facts of the case and presenting the evidence that points to Mayella as the guilty one.
300
According to town gossip, what, briefly, has happened to Boo Radley
He supposedly went crazy and stabbed his father with a pair of scissors.
300
Why does Atticus say it's a sin to kill a mockingbird?
Atticus says this because mockingbirds do nothing but sing their beautiful song for everyone to hear. He is implying that they are innocent creatures and they should not be harmed.
400
“She had bright auburn hair, pink cheeks, and wore crimson fingernail polish. She also wore high-heeled pumps and a red-and-white-striped dress. She looked and smelled like a peppermint drop." Who am I?
Miss Caroline
400
“I felt right sorry for her, seemed to try more’n the rest of ‘em—.“ Who said this? What is wrong with this statement?
Tom Robinson says this. He realizes his mistake because it is unheard of for a black person to feel sorry for a white person. It suggests that the black person thinks they're better, or higher up, than the white person.
400
“I’m no idealist to believe firmly in the integrity of our courts and in the jury system—that is no ideal to me, it is a living, working reality. Gentlemen, a court is no better than each man of you sitting before me on this jury. A court is only as sound as its jury, and a jury is only as sound as the men who make it up." What is this an example of and why.
Pathos--Atticus wants the jury to feel as though they have a duty to do what is right and that as "good" men, they will do the right thing.
400
Why are the Ewells allowed special privileges?
Their father is a mean man who spends all their welfare money on alcohol. If the town were to arrest him, there would be no one to take care of the children.
400
Name one character that is a "mockingbird" and explain why.
Boo--Boo is a "mockingbird" because he is an innocent man that simply wishes to stay inside. He does not harm anyone and thus, should not be ridiculed or harmed himself. Tom Robinson--Tom Robinson is a "mockingbird" because he is innocent of the crime that he is charged for. He did not rape Mayella Ewell, but in fact, helped her throughout her lifetime.
500
“They were white hands, sickly white hands that had never seen the sun, so white they stood out garishly against the dull cream wall….” Who am I?
Boo Radley
500
What does Tom Robinson claim happened on the night that Mayella was attacked? Explain and give at least three pieces of evidence that support his side of the story.
Tom Robinson explains that he did NOT abuse or rape Mayella. He claims she came onto him. Sources of evidence to use: A. Mayella asked Tom to come inside the house lots of times. B. He never stepped foot inside the Ewell property without being invited. C. Mayella had sent the children out into town when she asked Tom to come in and fix the door. D. She grabbed him around the legs and kissed him. E. Mr. Ewell threatened her on the day of her attack. F. Tom's left hand is crippled. G. Mayella was choked around the neck all the way around. H. Mayella was punched in her right eye, indicating she was punched by a left-handed person.
500
"To begin with, this case should never have come to trial." What is this an example of and why.
Pathos--Atticus is trying to make everyone angry for having to be in court. He is trying to show them that charging Tom Robinson has been a huge waste of everyone's time.
500
Who mends Jem's pants?
Boo Radley
500
“Won’t answer a word you say long as you keep on mockin’ me.” Why does Mayella think that Atticus is mocking her?
Mayella thinks Atticus is mocking her because she has probably never been called "Ma'am" in her life. We know that Burris has a dirty mouth, so we can only assume he gets this from his father. Mayella isn't used to such polite kindness.