Vocabulary
Devoted to divine worship or service.
Devout
This character stands up in court to defend Tom Robinson and employs Helen Robinson later on in the story.
Link Deas
Who said this quote, "I think there's just one kind of folks. Folks."?
Scout
Who went to trail for raping Mayella Ewell? What was he really doing at the Ewell house?
Tom Robinson went to trial for raping Mayella Ewell but he was really at the Ewell house trying to help Mayella Ewell with her chores when she made advances on Tom.
What happened to Scout when she was standing outside in the cold when Miss Maudie's house burned down?
Boo Radley put a blanket around Scout since she was cold.
Suspended until a later time.
Adjourned
Appointed Atticus lawyer of Tom Robinson.
Judge Taylor.
Explain this quote, "Atticus, he was real nice."
"Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them."
Scout thinks Boo Radley is nice since he saved her and Jem's life from Bob Ewell. Atticus says when you get to know people they almost all are nice referring to the theme of the novel which is that most people are misunderstood and mistreated, but are really just good people.
What did Calpurnia bring to the courtroom for Atticus?
Calpurnia brought a letter from Aunt Alexandra for Atticus stating that the children are missing.
What was the trials verdict?
Tom Robinson is guilty.
A mechanical gadget or device.
Contraption
This character is the son of Tom and Helen Robinson.
Sam Robinson.
Explain this quote, "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view - until you climb into his skin and walk around in it."
Atticus is saying to never judge someone until you get to know someone and do what they do or you won't understand them.
What made Tom Robinson unable to rape and beat up Mayella Ewell?
Tom's arm was caught in a cotton gin and is now unusable. Also Tom was right-handed but perpetrator was left-handed.
Who tried to setup Tom Robinson as the person who raped Mayella Ewell?
Bob Ewell tried to setup Tom Robinson.
Direct and unreserved in speech.
Frank
This character spit on Atticus.
Bob Ewell
Explain this quote, "Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird."
Don't kill a mockingbird because they are innocent and they do not do anything but sing their joyful songs for us to be happy.
What is the main problem in To Kill A Mockingbird for Scout?
The main problem in the story that Scout has to face is when Atticus takes Tom Robinson's case because Scout is getting bullied and she also hates when the towns folk make fun of Atticus.
Who's house burned down?
Miss Maudie's house burned down.
Formally charged with a crime.
Indicted
This character killed Bob Ewell.
Boo Radley
Explain this quote, "It's not time to worry yet"
Atticus is saying do not worry yet since he will not give up but also has a good case against Bob Ewell.
What is the symbol in To Kill A Mockingbird and what does it stand for? Explain your answer.
The symbol in To Kill A Mockingbird is the Mockingbird which stands for innocence. Tom Robinson can also be equivalent to the Mockingbird since he was innocent and just trying to help Mayella Ewell like the Mockingbird just sings lovely songs for people.
What happened to Mrs. Dubose and why was she strong in Atticu's opinion?
Mrs. Dubose was courageous because she stopped taking morphine which stops the pain and she died a courageous women.