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The Trial
Short Answer Questions
Plot Questions
Various Questions 1
Various Questions 2
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How long does the jury take to decide on a verdict? Why is this important?
Shows that Atticus put up a good case Jury debates for 3 hours about Tom being innocent or guily. This shows that some people in the jury realize and/or doubt that Tom commited the crime.
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Explain what Sheriff Tate does for Boo at the end of the novel
He writes in his police report that Bob fell on his own knife and killed himself. He does not say anything about Boo being involved. Boo cannot handle attention and publicity.
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literary term referring to how the story is being told Adult Scout is telling the story of what happened to her years prior when she was a young girl
What is flashback
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Come up with another title for the novel. Explain/support/defend the title and its relevance
Possible titles: Scout Grows Up The injustice of Maycomb
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a chest of drawers (furniture) Tom claims Mayella asked her to chop
What is a chiffarobe
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Why does Atticus ask Bob Ewell to write on a notepad? What is Atticus trying to prove by doing this?
Bob is left handed. Mayella's black eye was on her right side. Tom cannot use his left hand. Bob (a left-handed person) would have punched Mayella (left handed person punching goes to the other person's right side of the face)
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Why do you think this book had such an impact on readers when it was published in 1960's? Why and how does it still impact readers today why do we still read it in schools in 2013?
What is the importance of the novel
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Describe why Atticus had to shoot the mad dog In a deeper sense, what does this show?
Atticus's courage
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name the kind of narration or point of view the novel is told in
What is first person point of view/narration
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a literary device: the use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to ridicule someone to make a point
What is Satire
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Mayella, Tom, Bob Ewell, and Sheriff Tate
Who are the 4 witnesses on trial Descrive each chararter's behavior on trial
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Name 3 similarities between Harper Lee and real life events that are seen in the novel
1.Tom Robinson's trial is based off of the Scottsboro Trials 2. Harper Lee's father was a lawyer like Scout's father, Atticus 3. Harper Lee, like her characters, are from Alabama
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What is the main difference and similarity between the Ewell family different to the Cunningham family?
Similarity- both families are dirt poor Difference- the way they treat others. Cunninghams are kind to others and work hard to pay off their debts. Ewells- cruel towards others, Bob does not work hard (always drunk), blaming others for their own problems
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Explain the difference between Atticus as a lawyer and Mr. Gilman, the Ewell's lawyer
Atticus is fair when asking the witnessess on trial questions. Mr. Gilmer makes accusations to the witnesses, badgers them, and makes accusations.
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What years does the story take place?
1933-1935
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prejudice racism justice maturation
What are themes in the novel
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Explain what happened the night Jem and Scout were attacked by the oak tree.
Bob Ewell attacked the children seeking revenge on Atticus Boo Radley fought off Bob Ewell to protect the kids. Sheriff Tate states that Bob Ewell was found dead at the scene, stabbed with a kitchen knife. Boo Radley killed Bob Ewell. Jem's arm was broken from the attack.
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What is the main lesson Atticus tries to teach his children, especially Scout
to put herself in someone else's shoes- look at life from someone else's perspective/point of view before judging them.
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Recount 4 facts about Harper Lee
Won Pulitzer prize in 1961 Grew up in Alabama Wrote the novel based on real historical events Father was a lawyer
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Explain what happens after the trial to Tom Robinson
Tom is found guilty and goes to jail. Atticus plans to appeal Tom's sentence. Before that happens, Tom tries to escape prison and gets shot in the process (shooting a mockingbird).
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Boo Radley and Tom Robinson are both compared to this symbol
What is a mockingbird
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Why is it a sin to kill a mockingbird?- literal sense Explain the deeper meaning behind Atticus's saying in relation to the book
In a literal sense, mockingbirds do no harm to us so they are innocent. They should not be killed or harmed because they do nothing wrong. Tom and Boo did nothing wrong and were innocent also. However, they were hurt because of racism, prejudice, and injustice. It was a sin to do that.
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Who is the character of Dill modeled after AND how is Dill like the real life person (family wise)
Who is Truman Capote Both Dill and Truman Capote did not have a loving family. Both were neglected. Both very smart and curious. Dill is the one who initiates learning about Boo.
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Explain the scene of Aunt Alexandra hosting the tea party for the ladies at the missionary charity What is the Harper Lee trying to depict to readers through this scene?
Hypocrisy- The ladies are pretending to be worried about the poor in other countries yet they make unkind remarks to and about their servants. They are putting on a show like many others do.