Chapter 19
1.) What made Tom visit the Ewell’s house in the first place?
Tom visited the Ewell house, because he passes the house on his way to work.
2.) Why does Scout think that Mayella Ewell was “the loneliest person in the world”?
Scout describes her as this, because no one helps her even though there are six kids in the house and no one seems to care about her.
3.) Describe Mayella’s relationship with her father.
Mayella's relationship with her father is that he does not care about her, because he did not bother to call a doctor and whatever money he makes he uses it for alcohol.
4.) How does Mr. Gilmer’s treatment of Tom contrast with Atticus’ treatment of Mayella in the previous chapter?
Atticus treats Mayella with respect and she thinks that he is mocking her, because she is not used to kindness. When she cries Accicus lets her cry and waits patiently. Mr Gilmer is disrespectful, rude and is condescending. Whenever Tom speaks he sneers. He thinks that Tom is lying about his version of the story, because of his race. I think that he treats Tom this way, because he thinks that he is better than him.
5.) What social mistake does Tom make in his testimony?
The social mistake that Tom makes in the testimony is that, he says that he feels sorry for Mayella. This is a mistake, because by saying he feels sorry for her it makes people think that he is showing sympathy. It also makes him look like he thinks he is better than her.
6.) Why does Dill become sick?
Dill becomes sick, because he does not like the way he treats Tom. The reason why it bothers Dill and not the adults is, because children have a different way of thinking and he knows the difference between right and wrong.
Tom visited the Ewell house, because he passes the house on his way to work.
2.) Why does Scout think that Mayella Ewell was “the loneliest person in the world”?
Scout describes her as this, because no one helps her even though there are six kids in the house and no one seems to care about her.
3.) Describe Mayella’s relationship with her father.
Mayella's relationship with her father is that he does not care about her, because he did not bother to call a doctor and whatever money he makes he uses it for alcohol.
4.) How does Mr. Gilmer’s treatment of Tom contrast with Atticus’ treatment of Mayella in the previous chapter?
Atticus treats Mayella with respect and she thinks that he is mocking her, because she is not used to kindness. When she cries Accicus lets her cry and waits patiently. Mr Gilmer is disrespectful, rude and is condescending. Whenever Tom speaks he sneers. He thinks that Tom is lying about his version of the story, because of his race. I think that he treats Tom this way, because he thinks that he is better than him.
5.) What social mistake does Tom make in his testimony?
The social mistake that Tom makes in the testimony is that, he says that he feels sorry for Mayella. This is a mistake, because by saying he feels sorry for her it makes people think that he is showing sympathy. It also makes him look like he thinks he is better than her.
6.) Why does Dill become sick?
Dill becomes sick, because he does not like the way he treats Tom. The reason why it bothers Dill and not the adults is, because children have a different way of thinking and he knows the difference between right and wrong.
chapter 20
1.) Scout says that “Mr. Dolphus Raymond was an evil man”. Is she right?
Scout was not right, because he is not what everyone says he is. He is not evil, because he is smart enough to know that everyone is equal. He understands that the color of someone's skin does not matter and he does not care what people think of him.
2.) In most states in America people who drink alcohol in public places are required to hide their bottle in a paper bag. Why does Dolphus-Raymond hide Coca-Cola in a bag?
He hides coca cola in a bag, because he does not care about how people assume his behavior is like. Also he wanted people to think that he is an alcoholic and that he does the things he does, because he acts drunk.
3.) What, according to Atticus, is the thing that Mayella has done wrong?
The thing that Mayella did wrong was that she tempted a black person and broke a code which was kissing someone not of her race.
4.) Explain, in your own words, Atticus’ views on people’s being equal.
Atticus says that people are not born equal and they are only equal in a court of law.
Scout was not right, because he is not what everyone says he is. He is not evil, because he is smart enough to know that everyone is equal. He understands that the color of someone's skin does not matter and he does not care what people think of him.
2.) In most states in America people who drink alcohol in public places are required to hide their bottle in a paper bag. Why does Dolphus-Raymond hide Coca-Cola in a bag?
He hides coca cola in a bag, because he does not care about how people assume his behavior is like. Also he wanted people to think that he is an alcoholic and that he does the things he does, because he acts drunk.
3.) What, according to Atticus, is the thing that Mayella has done wrong?
The thing that Mayella did wrong was that she tempted a black person and broke a code which was kissing someone not of her race.
4.) Explain, in your own words, Atticus’ views on people’s being equal.
Atticus says that people are not born equal and they are only equal in a court of law.
chapter 21
1.) What does Jem expect the verdict to be? Does Atticus think the same? Why?
Jemar expected Tom to be innocent and Atticus thinks that he would be guilty so that he wouldn't be disappointed.
2.) What is unusual about how long it takes the jury to reach a verdict? Is the verdict predictable or not?
The thing that is unusual about the jury is that, it took too long. The verdict was not predictable, because usually the protagonist would have a happy ending, and Atticus had good evidence.
3.) What does Reverend Sykes instruction to Scout to “stand up” show about his people’s attitude towards Atticus?
Reverend Skyes attitude shows that even though he lost he still shows respect.
Jemar expected Tom to be innocent and Atticus thinks that he would be guilty so that he wouldn't be disappointed.
2.) What is unusual about how long it takes the jury to reach a verdict? Is the verdict predictable or not?
The thing that is unusual about the jury is that, it took too long. The verdict was not predictable, because usually the protagonist would have a happy ending, and Atticus had good evidence.
3.) What does Reverend Sykes instruction to Scout to “stand up” show about his people’s attitude towards Atticus?
Reverend Skyes attitude shows that even though he lost he still shows respect.
chapter 22
1.) Although Atticus did not want his children in court, he defends Jem’s right to know what has happened. Explain, in your own words, Atticus’s reasons for this. Atticus defends Jems right, because He wants to be a good role model and he realizes that he is getting older and should know what is happening in the real world.
2.) Miss Maudie tells Jem that “things are never as bad as they seem”. What reasons does she give for this view? Jem thinks that things are bad, because he lost. Miss Maudie tells Jem that things are not as bad as they seem because he tried his best.
2.) Miss Maudie tells Jem that “things are never as bad as they seem”. What reasons does she give for this view? Jem thinks that things are bad, because he lost. Miss Maudie tells Jem that things are not as bad as they seem because he tried his best.
chapter 23
1.) What explanation does Atticus give for Bob Ewell’s personal attach and threat?
He says this, because he shredded his last bit of credibility at the trial.
2.) What is “circumstantial evidence”? What had it got to do with Tom’s conviction?
Circumstantial evidence is based on eye witnesses.
3.) What reason does Atticus give about why the jury took so long to convict Tom?
It takes long to convict Tom, because Mr. Cunningham is defending Tom and tells them to drop the charges.
4.) Why does Aunt Alexandra accept that the Cunninghams may be good but are not “our kind of folks”?
Aunt Alexandra says this, because they tried to defend Tom even though everyone did not agree.
5.) At the end of this chapter, Jem forms a new theory about why Boo Radley has never left his house in years. What is this theory? How likely is it to be true?
The theory is that Boo Radley most likely does not want to leave his house. The reason why he might not want to leave his house is, because he might not know anyone besides his brother.
He says this, because he shredded his last bit of credibility at the trial.
2.) What is “circumstantial evidence”? What had it got to do with Tom’s conviction?
Circumstantial evidence is based on eye witnesses.
3.) What reason does Atticus give about why the jury took so long to convict Tom?
It takes long to convict Tom, because Mr. Cunningham is defending Tom and tells them to drop the charges.
4.) Why does Aunt Alexandra accept that the Cunninghams may be good but are not “our kind of folks”?
Aunt Alexandra says this, because they tried to defend Tom even though everyone did not agree.
5.) At the end of this chapter, Jem forms a new theory about why Boo Radley has never left his house in years. What is this theory? How likely is it to be true?
The theory is that Boo Radley most likely does not want to leave his house. The reason why he might not want to leave his house is, because he might not know anyone besides his brother.
chapter 24
1.) Do you think the missionary ladies are sincere in worrying about the “Mrunas” (a tribe in Africa”? Give reasons for your answer.
2.) What is your opinion of the ladies of Maycomb? Explain and support with quotes
3.) Explain briefly how Tom was killed. What is Atticus’ explanation for Tom’s attempted escape?
4.) How, in this chapter, do we see Aunt Alexandra in a new light? How odes Miss Maudie support her?
5.) What shows that Scout has new respect for Aunt Alexandra?
2.) What is your opinion of the ladies of Maycomb? Explain and support with quotes
3.) Explain briefly how Tom was killed. What is Atticus’ explanation for Tom’s attempted escape?
4.) How, in this chapter, do we see Aunt Alexandra in a new light? How odes Miss Maudie support her?
5.) What shows that Scout has new respect for Aunt Alexandra?
chapter 25
1.) How does Maycomb react to the news of Tom’s death?
The citizens are interested in Toms death, because it is gossip and they do not feel sorry for him, because it happens to often.
2.) Comment on the idea that Tom’s death was “typical”.
Tom death was considered typical to the citizens, because it is a stereotype.
3.) Explain the contrast Scout draws between the court where Tom was tried and “the secret courts of men’s hearts”.
He had an equal trial but the people would still think that he was guilty, because they looked at facts and also it was there opinion of Tom.
4.) Why did Jem not want Scout to tell Atticus about Bob Ewell’s at the end of the chapter? Was this a wise thing to ask her to do? Explain why or why not.
Jem did not want to tell Scout this, because he does want to bother Atticus. It was a wise decision, because he would not want to worry about his kids and would have less to worry about.
The citizens are interested in Toms death, because it is gossip and they do not feel sorry for him, because it happens to often.
2.) Comment on the idea that Tom’s death was “typical”.
Tom death was considered typical to the citizens, because it is a stereotype.
3.) Explain the contrast Scout draws between the court where Tom was tried and “the secret courts of men’s hearts”.
He had an equal trial but the people would still think that he was guilty, because they looked at facts and also it was there opinion of Tom.
4.) Why did Jem not want Scout to tell Atticus about Bob Ewell’s at the end of the chapter? Was this a wise thing to ask her to do? Explain why or why not.
Jem did not want to tell Scout this, because he does want to bother Atticus. It was a wise decision, because he would not want to worry about his kids and would have less to worry about.
chapter 26
1.) In her lesson on Hitler, Miss Gates says that “we (American people) don’t believe in persecuting anything”. What seems odd to you as the reader about this claim?
It is odd, because they say that is was wrong to persecute the Jews and yet they persecute the blacks in there town.
2.) Why is Scout so puzzled by Miss Gates’ disapproval of Hitler?
Scout is puzzled, because she is talking to Stephanie Crawford about oppressing black people.
3.) Why does Scout’s questions upset Jem? Is there a simple answer, or any answer, to the question “How can you hate Hitler an’ then turn around an’ be ugly about folks right at home?”
The reason why her questions upsets Jem is, because she asked him how it bad to persecute people and he took it personally and it reminded him of Tom Robinson's death and how he was guilty. I believe that there is an answer because everyone have different opinions on things.
It is odd, because they say that is was wrong to persecute the Jews and yet they persecute the blacks in there town.
2.) Why is Scout so puzzled by Miss Gates’ disapproval of Hitler?
Scout is puzzled, because she is talking to Stephanie Crawford about oppressing black people.
3.) Why does Scout’s questions upset Jem? Is there a simple answer, or any answer, to the question “How can you hate Hitler an’ then turn around an’ be ugly about folks right at home?”
The reason why her questions upsets Jem is, because she asked him how it bad to persecute people and he took it personally and it reminded him of Tom Robinson's death and how he was guilty. I believe that there is an answer because everyone have different opinions on things.
chapter 27
1.) What three things does Bob Ewell do that alarm Aunt Alexandra?
Bob Ewell breaks the screen door, he follows Helen Robinson, and he looses his job for laziness.
2.) Why, according to Atticus, does Bob Ewell bear a grudge?
He still holds a grudge, because everyone in the case embarrassed him.
Bob Ewell breaks the screen door, he follows Helen Robinson, and he looses his job for laziness.
2.) Why, according to Atticus, does Bob Ewell bear a grudge?
He still holds a grudge, because everyone in the case embarrassed him.
chapter 28
1.) How do the opening pages of this chapter remind us, the reader, of earlier events in the novel?
In the beginning of the chapter Jem's arm was broken.
2.) Scout decides to keep her costume on while walking home. How does this affect her understanding of what happens on the way?
This affects the understanding, because she is stuck in the costume and is not able to run. Eventually the costume protects her.
3.) Why had Atticus not brought a chair for the man in the corner? Who might this stranger be?
Atticus did not bring a chair, because Atticus knows how the man needs space. I think that the stranger is Boo Radley.
In the beginning of the chapter Jem's arm was broken.
2.) Scout decides to keep her costume on while walking home. How does this affect her understanding of what happens on the way?
This affects the understanding, because she is stuck in the costume and is not able to run. Eventually the costume protects her.
3.) Why had Atticus not brought a chair for the man in the corner? Who might this stranger be?
Atticus did not bring a chair, because Atticus knows how the man needs space. I think that the stranger is Boo Radley.
chapter 29
1.) What causes the “shiny clean line” on the otherwise “dull wire” of Scout’s costume?
The paint causes the shines clean line on Scouts costume created by the costume designer.
2.) What explanation does Atticus give for Bob Ewell’s attack?
He said that Bob Ewell was mean and was crazy enough to attempt to kill children.
3.) What does Heck Tate give as the reason for the attack?
Heck Tate says that Bob is visions enough to hurt children and that he saw it coming.
4.) Why should the reader not be surprised about the identity of the children’s rescuer?
The reader should not be surprised, because he put a blanket around Scout and that he watches over Scout and Jem.
The paint causes the shines clean line on Scouts costume created by the costume designer.
2.) What explanation does Atticus give for Bob Ewell’s attack?
He said that Bob Ewell was mean and was crazy enough to attempt to kill children.
3.) What does Heck Tate give as the reason for the attack?
Heck Tate says that Bob is visions enough to hurt children and that he saw it coming.
4.) Why should the reader not be surprised about the identity of the children’s rescuer?
The reader should not be surprised, because he put a blanket around Scout and that he watches over Scout and Jem.
chapter 30
1.) Who does Atticus think caused Bob Ewell’s death?
He thinks that Jemar stabbed Bob Ewell to protect Scout and himself.
2.) Why does Heck Tate insist that Bob Ewell’s death was self-inflicted?
3.) Is Heck Tate right to spare Boo the publicity of an inquest? Give reasons for your answer.
I think that Heck Tate was right to protect him because he respects his privacy and he does not want attention.
He thinks that Jemar stabbed Bob Ewell to protect Scout and himself.
2.) Why does Heck Tate insist that Bob Ewell’s death was self-inflicted?
3.) Is Heck Tate right to spare Boo the publicity of an inquest? Give reasons for your answer.
I think that Heck Tate was right to protect him because he respects his privacy and he does not want attention.
chapter 31
1.) How do the events of the final chapters explain the first sentence in the whole novel?
The events of the final chapters explain how Jem broke his arm in the first sentence.
2.) How does Scout make sense of an earlier remark of Atitcus’ as she stands on the Radley porch?
Scout begins to see things in Boo Radley's perspective and how he must have felt throughout all the years of people making routers about him.
3.) How much of a surprise is it to find what Boo Radley is really like? Has the story before this point prepared the reader for this discovery?
Boo acts immature but is also caring and protective. Also the rumors end up to not be true. I believe that before this point it does prepare the reader for this discovery.
The events of the final chapters explain how Jem broke his arm in the first sentence.
2.) How does Scout make sense of an earlier remark of Atitcus’ as she stands on the Radley porch?
Scout begins to see things in Boo Radley's perspective and how he must have felt throughout all the years of people making routers about him.
3.) How much of a surprise is it to find what Boo Radley is really like? Has the story before this point prepared the reader for this discovery?
Boo acts immature but is also caring and protective. Also the rumors end up to not be true. I believe that before this point it does prepare the reader for this discovery.