Chapters 12/13
Why does Atticus have to travel to the state capital every day for two weeks?
The state legislature is called into session
Why does Scout attack Jem in chapter 14?
Because he lectures her about not antagonizing Aunt Alexandra
Why does the town judge Dolphus Raymond?
Because he is in an interracial relationship/they think he is eccentric
According to Mayella, why did Tom come into her house?
She offered him a nickel to break up a dresser for her.
According to Dolphus Raymond, why does he pretend to be drunk all the time?
To make people think it's an excuse for his "eccentric" behavior
When Jem and Scout go to Calpurnia's church, everyone (except for Lula) is nice to them because _____.
They know and respect Atticus
Why does Dill say he ran away from home?
Because his mother and stepfather weren't paying attention to him
DAILY DOUBLE: Why does Miss Maudie refuse to go to Tom Robinson's trial?
Because due to the racism of the town, she says that she already knows how it will turn out
Which hand did Tom Robinson injure as a child?
His left
What does Calpurnia do when she enters the courtroom?
Give Atticus a note that says Jem and Scout haven't been home since noon
Why does Aunt Alexandra really want Atticus to fire Calpurnia?
Because she doesn't like Calpurnia's influence over the children
Which character that we know was a part of the lynch mob that went after Tom Robinson?
Walter Cunningham, Sr.
Who do Scout and Jem sit with at Tom Robinson's trial?
Reverend Sykes
What does Mayella unknowingly admit during the trial?
That Tom Robinson didn't rape her and her father was the one who beat her
Why is Jem confident that Tom Robinson will be declared innocent?
Because the jury deliberated for so long
How does Aunt Alexandra feel about being a Finch?
She's proud of being a Finch and says it's an honor
Who helps to diffuse the lynch mob?
Scout
During Tom Robinson's trial, which crucial observation does Atticus make about Mayella's bruises?
They're all on the right side of her face
Contrary to what she says at the trial, what is the real reason Mayella invited Tom in?
She wanted him to kiss her
Why does Scout predict that Tom will be convicted?
Because she remembers that a jury never looks at a man it has convicted, and she notices that the twelve men do not look at Tom Robinson as they come into the courtroom
How does Scout respond when Aunt Alexandra orders Atticus to lecture the children on their family history?
Scout cries
DAILY DOUBLE: Other than Scout, who shows Atticus support after the lynch mob departs from the jail?
Mr. Underwood, the owner of the Maycomb Tribune
During Tom Robinson's trial, what crucial detail does Atticus notice about Bob Ewell?
He is left-handed
Why does Tom say he was willing to help Mayella?
He felt sorry for her
The African-American citizens of Maycomb are forced to sit in the balcony during the trial. What do they do when Atticus leaves the courtroom after the guilty verdict?
They stand as a sign of respect