Characters
This character is the father of Mayella Ewell and is responsible for her abuse.
Who is Bob Ewell?
Mayella Ewell claims this happened between her and Tom Robinson.
What is that Tom Robinson raped her?
Facts, objects, or testimony used to prove a case.
What is evidence?
Scout and Dill drink this from Mr. Raymond’s paper sack.
What is Coca-Cola?
The unfair treatment of Tom Robinson demonstrates this central theme of the novel.
What is racial injustice?
What is the full name of the author of To Kill a Mockingbird?
What is Nelle Harper Lee?
Who brings a note about the children ( Scout, Dill, Jem) missing to the court room?
Who is Calpurnia?
Atticus points out that Tom Robinson is missing this, which makes it impossible for him to commit the crime as described.
What is the use of his left hand?
A group of people who listen to the trial and decide the verdict.
What is a jury?
Atticus loosens his tie, vest, and coat while delivering this part of his defense.
What is his closing argument?
Atticus demonstrates this quality by defending Tom despite knowing the likely outcome.
What is moral courage?
In what year was To Kill a Mockingbird first published?
What is 1960?
He pretends to be a drunk to give townspeople an explanation for his lifestyle.
Who is Dolphus Raymond?
This witness is called to the stand first in Chapter 17.
Who is Sheriff Heck Tate?
A formal statement given by a witness in court.
What is testimony?
The children return to the courthouse after supper to hear this.
What is the jury verdict?
Scout and Dill learn about human complexity through this character.
Who is Dolphus Raymond?
During what decade is To Kill a Mockingbird set?
What is The Great Depression ?
The lawyer who defends Tom Robinson with honesty and integrity.
Who is Atticus Finch?
Atticus explains that the state’s witnesses relied on this instead of evidence.
What is assumption and racial prejudice?
To question a witness called by the other side in a trial.
What is cross-examine?
The jury deliberates for this approximate amount of time before returning a verdict.
What is about thirty minutes?
Atticus explains that some people need a simple explanation for others’ actions; this theme reflects societal expectations.
What is prejudice?
Which U.S. president introduced the “New Deal” programs to fight the Depression?
What is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
This child sits through the trial and often explains legal matters to his sister.
Who is Jem Finch?
This character’s testimony is contradicted by physical evidence about her injuries.
Who is Mayella Ewell?
The final decision made by the jury about the case.
What is a verdict?
This character explains to Scout and Jem that a quiet, respectable Negro is put in danger simply because he feels pity for a white woman.
Who is Atticus Finch?
The jury’s verdict shows the triumph of this over evidence and truth.
What is racial bias?
What were the laws enforcing racial segregation in the South called?
What is Jim Crow laws ?
The prosecutor in the Tom Robinson case.
Who is Mr. Gilmer?
During the trial, Atticus reminds the jury that this is the one institution in which all men are created equal.
What is the court?
How believable or trustworthy a witness or piece of evidence is.
What is credibility?
After the verdict, the African American audience stands to show this as Atticus leaves.
What is respect or honor?
Reverend Sykes asks Scout to stand as Atticus leaves, symbolizing this theme.
What is respect or recognition of integrity?
Atticus defends Tom Robinson against false charges. This mirrors what real-life Alabama case of nine Black teenagers accused of raping two white women?
What is The Scottsboro Boys trial?