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What happened to Tom in prison?
He tried to escape but was shot while trying to get over the fence.
Why did Mayella think Atticus was mocking her?
He would call her ma'am and Miss which she wasn't used to and took as disrespect, when he was just trying to be courteous.
Who is Miss Rachel?
Dill's Aunt
Who would bully and stalk Helen on her way to work, working for Mr. Link Deas?
The Ewells, mostly Bob Ewell.
What was Scout's Halloween costume?
A ham
Why did Jem believe Atticus would win the trial?
Atticus managed to prove that Bob Ewell was left handed, which made sense if he was the one who hit Mayella since she was beaten up on the right side of her face.
What did Boo ask Scout to do at the end of the book?
He asked her to accompany him home.
Describe the citizens of Maycomb.
What does Scout wanting to kill the roly poly symbolize?
It symbolizes the harming of innocent people/creatures, just like Tom, Boo, or the mockingbirds.
How did Scout's costume save her from Bob Ewell?
He tried to stab her, but her costume blocked the knife and Boo fell on his own knife instead.
Why do you think Tom continued running towards the fence even after he was warned?
Answer needs good evidence, but there is no right or wrong.
Why does Aunt Alexandra often get mad at Scout?
She thinks Scout should do more feminine things and acknowledge her heritage a lot more.
Would you consider Miss Maudie a good person? Why or why not?
Each answer requires supporting evidence
Why was Halloween different the year that Tom was murdered?
Last year the kids had caused a lot of trouble in the neighborhood so the parents had decided to hold an event at the school instead.
How does Scout feel about the way she used to treat Boo?
She regrets ever having treated him the way she did because he wouldn't have wanted three kids stalking him and trying to make him come out when he clearly wanted the opposite.
Why did Atticus lose the trial even if he gave more proof for what actually happened?
The jury of Maycomb would favor a white man's word over that of a black man's, so it was very probable from the beginning that Atticus would lose the trial.
What confuses Scout about Miss Gates (current events teacher)?
Miss Gates seems to be against the persecution of Jews in Germany, however Scout has heard her speak badly about black people, so the two things don't sit right with her. She considers her a hypocrite since she cares so deeply about the persecution of the Jews but not that of black people.
How did the citizens of Maycomb react to Tom's death?
They were very racist, insensitive and treated it just like any other death.
Why do you think Bob Ewell attacked Jem and Scout?
There can be various answers. EX. Bob knew that one of the only ways to actually harm Atticus would be by harming his children, since Atticus didn't seem bothered when he threatened him at the post office.
What is unusual when the adults at the Finch house notice Boo Radley?
All of them acknowledge him as if it is completely normal for him to be out of his house in the midst of other people.
Why were the kids concerned for Atticus after the trial?
Bob Ewell threatened Atticus and spat in his face.
What did Aunt Alexandra tell Scout that made her cry?
She called Walter Cunningham "trash".
Do you believe that Boo Radley is forced to stay inside or that he has a choice?
Each answer requires supporting evidence
What was your favorite part of this book?
Various answers are acceptable, but they require good reasoning.
Why do Jem and Scout not fear the Radley Place anymore?
So many other worse things have happened to them, such as Tom Robinson's and Bob Ewell's death, that the whole concept of Boo Radley seems stupid and not scary anymore.