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| Mayella Ewell is both disgusting and pathetic. Give examples of both qualities by quoting stating statements she makes. |
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| Mayella is disgusting because she disregarded the life of someone who was innocent; Mayella is pathetic because she doesn't have the courage to stand up for what's right |
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| What is so important about Tom Robinson's physical appearance? What, according to the testimony, does this prove beyond a doubt? |
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| Part of Tom Robinson's left arm got chopped off from a cotton gin when he was younger. This means that he didnt slap or choke Mayella like she said because you need 2 hands to choke someone |
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| How does Atticus appear to feel about his own method of cross examining Mayella? Explain why this is so. |
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| Atticus feels that is necessary to cross examine Mayella so he can prove that Tom Robinson is not guilty |
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| In contrast to the Ewells, what kind of person is Tom Robinson? Explain with evidence. |
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| Tom Robinson is repectful, caring, and thoughtful because he helped Mayella around her property when she needed it |
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| Why does Atticus mention Tom's previous record of conviction? |
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| To prove that Tom had nothing to prove |
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| ccording to Tom's testimony, what actually happened on November 21? Be specific. |
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| Mayella asked Tom to come inside and fix her door, he went inside and the door was fine and he went to leave and Mayella jumped on him and he pushed her off and Mr. Ewell saw him and Tom ran out the front door because he was scared. |
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| What "mistake" did Tom make in saying he felt "sorry" for Mayella |
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| He said, "That's right smart o' you to treat 'em" |
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| Explain Scout's statement that "she (Mayella) was even lonelier than Boo Radley." |
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| When Atticus asked Mayella if she had any friends she couldn't name any. Also, Scout said that no white person would be Mayella's friend because of who Mayella is and no black would be Mayella's friend because Mayella is white |
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| How does Mr. Raymond defend his deliberate appearance of drunkenness? |
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| He says he only drinks Coca-Cola |
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| Why does he tell Scout and Jem about his life? |
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| He tells Scout and Jem about his life because Scout brings up that he is with Negros |
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| Paraphrase Atticus's summation to the jury. |
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| Black people are just as innocent as white, that Tom Robinson is innocent and that they should look at Mr. Ewell. |
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| How does Scout "know" about the verdict before she heats it? |
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| Scout "knows" about the verdict before she hears it because they have never chosen a black person over a white person |
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| Why do the black people stand when Atticus leaves the courtroom? |
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| The black people stand up when Atticus leaves the courtroom because they honoring him since he did them a favor |
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| How does Atticus react when the verdict is announced? |
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| After Jem expresses disillusionment over the trial and the verdict, Miss Maudie defends the town and its people. What does she say to Jem. |
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| "Don't fret Jem. Things are never as bad as they seem. There are some men in this world that need to do unpleasant things and your father is one of them." |
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| What causes Miss Maudie to say that at least they have made a step up in the right direction? |
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| because the jury was talking for 2 hours instead of automatically saying that Tom Robinson was guilty |
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| What kind of clown does dill decide to be? Explain his reasoning. |
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| Dill want to be a clown that laughs at people |
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| How does Atticus react to Bob Ewell's threat against him? |
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| Atticus let's it go because he knew that Mr. Ewell needed to blow off some steam |
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| Briefly show the difference in attitude toward the Cunninghams as expressed by Atticus and Aunt Alexandra. |
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Atticus thinks they are nice and respectful people
Aunt Alexandra thinks they are trash |
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| Why can't Jem accept Scout's opinion about people? |
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| Jem sees Scout as a child who can't understand people |
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| What unfortunate characteristics do the ladies of the missionary circle display? Do you think this is typical of such groups? |
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| They are opionated and they care and favor white people |
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| Discuss the irony of Mrs. Merriweather's admiration for J. Grimes Everett and her attitude toward the trial |
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| She was impressed with J. Grimes Everett's work that he did for the Mrunas but she said that she would forgive and forget |
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| Scout feels she prefers men to women. why? |
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| Scout prefers men to women because she acts more like a man and doesn't understand women. |
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| In this chapter Scout learns something about being a lady. Explain. |
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| Scout thought that if Aunt Alexandra can be a lady after finding out about Tom Robinson's death than so could she |
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| How does most of the town react to Tom's death? |
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| Most of the town acted like it wasn't a big deal and forgot about him after a while |
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| In what way is Mr. Underwood's editorial in the Maycomb Tribune similar to Atticus's advice to Jem and Scout when they got their guns? |
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| It is similar because Mr. Underwood said that it's a sin to kill cripples and Atticus said it's a sin to kill mockingbirds |
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Scout is growing up. Explain her feelings now about the following item:
A) Their former creul games concerning Boo Radley
B) Her remaining desire to see Boo in person
C) Atticus' apparent knowledge of their previous activities
D) "Current Events" |
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A) Scout feels the same
B) It's not a big deal if she doesn't see him
C) She feels that he knows about them
D) She feels it's pointless |
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| What is the irony of Miss Gates's lecture on democracy when compared to her comments at the trial? |
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| Miss Gates talks about how wrong Hitler was for his actions but at the trial she was saying that Tom Robinson deserved to die because he was black |
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| When Scout tries to tell Jem about Miss Gates, why does he react so violently? Explain Atticus's answer to her about this. |
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| Jem reacts so violently because Tom Robinson died and Atticus lost the trial |
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| What three threatening things happen in Maycomb by the middle of October? What do they tell you about the kind of man Bob Ewell is? |
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1) He broke into Judge Taylor's house
2) He lost his job and blamed it on Atticus
3) He followed Hellen Robinson to her job
This shows that Mr. Ewell is not over the results of the trial |
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| Why do Atticus and Aunt Alexandra not intend to go to the Halloween pageant? |
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| Because Aunt Alexandra was putting decorations up all day, Atticus just got into town, and they are bothered |
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| What does Cecil Jacobs do before the pageant which helps set up the incidents which occur after the pageant? |
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| Cecil Jacobs scared Jem and Scout |
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| What things do Jem and Scout think the noise might be |
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| How many people are finally involved in the skirmish under the tree? |
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| Briefly describe the meeting between Scout and Boo. How does this compare to how she imagined the meeting would be? |
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| Scout invites Boo Radley to the front porch and then they have their conversation like how Scout imagined it would be if they ever met |
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| There seems to be an immediate understanding between Scout and Boo. Why do you think this is so? |
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| There is an immediate understanding between Boo and Scout because Scout knows what it's like to be in Boo's shoes |
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| Atticus and Heck Tate have a heated argument. Does either really believe what he is saying? |
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| How does Scout assure Atticus that Mr. Tate is right? |
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| Scout tells Atticus that it's like the story of the mockingbird |
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| When she takes Boo home, Scout understands many things as she street from this new point of view. Explain some of the things she "sees" now. |
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| Scout "sees" what it's been like for Boo all of these years |
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