Chapter 17 HLT Questions
What do you think Scout means when she says Jem was "counting his chickens"?
She means he was counting on Atticus winning too soon.
How many times did Atticus ask Mr. Tate if he had called a doctor.
Three
Why do you think Mayella specifically accused Tom Robinson of raping her?
He was the African American that would pass by her house everyday.
Why did Atticus walk back and forth to the window?
He would try to come to a decision about something.
Who is Mayella?
Bob Ewells eldest daughter.
Why do you think it is important that Mr. Ewell is left handed?
Mayella was beaten on the right side of her body so her rapist had to have a strong left hand.
What is Mr. Ewell's full name?
Robert E. Lee Ewell
Why do you think when Atticus was firing all the questions at Mayella she wasn't answering?
She was overwhelmed and she knew he was right for the most part and didn't want to admit it.
What did Jem say Mr. Underwood would do when he saw Jem, Scout, and Dill on the balcony?
He would put it on the social side of the Tribune.
Who is the first witness called up to the stand?
Mr. Heck Tate
Why do you think Atticus has Mr. Tate's testimony repeated to Mr. Ewell even though he already agreed to it?
He wanted to make sure everyone watching knew what Mr. Ewell was agreeing to.
On what side of the face was Mayella Ewell beaten on?
Her right
What was Atticus trying to prove when he made Tom stand up?
That he was disabled in his left arm and wouldn't be able to have hit her on her right side.
Why does Atticus bring up Mayella's home life before questions about the case?
He was building up a picture for the jury about her home life.
What hand was Bob Ewell writing with?
His left hand.