| What connection does Scout make that causes her to cry? | Atticus would get hurt |
| What subtle change does Scout notice in Atticus? | He was standing up to Alexandra |
| How does Atticus explain mobs to the children? | Still human no matter what |
| What is miss Maudie’s reaction to everyone wanting to go to the trial? | She says it’s morbid to watch poor devil on trial for his life |
| Why does Jem say the mixed children are sad? | Because they don’t belong anywhere |
| What news does Scout overhear about Atticus defending tom Robinson? Does it give her any comfort? | Appointed to tom and a little |
| With whom do the children sit in the courthouse? | Reverend Sykes |
| What question does Atticus ask the sheriff three times? | Did you call a doctor |
| What does Atticus lead sheriff Tate to remember about Mayellas Ewells black eye? | Which eye was hurt |
| Explain why Jem tells reverend Sykes that it’s okay for Scout to stay in the courtroom? | she doesn’t understand |
| What excuse does mr ewell give for not running after tom Robinson? | He was distracted by mayella |
| Explain what Atticus is trying to show by asking me ewell to write something | Showing if he’s left handed |
| Why does mayellas think Atticus is mocking her? | Callls her ma’am |
| What is mayellas response to Atticus question about her having friends? | She thinks he is making fun of her |
| Explain why Atticus has tom Robinson stand up | To show everyone his arm was short and crippled |
| According to tom where had mayellas brothers and sisters gone on the evening in question? | To go get ice cream |
| What mistake does tom make when mr gilmer is asking him to explain why he helped mayella? | He says he felt sorry for her |
| What explanation does Dill give Scout for his becoming sick? | He found it unfair the way they talked to tom |
| How does mr Raymond explain his pretense about drinking? | He likes to live that way |
| When Scout and Dill return to the courtroom what prediction does Jem make? | That Atticus is going to win the trial |
| What according to Atticus is the one thing in the country that truly makes everyone equal? | Courtroom |
| What does Jem think when Atticus calls them from the balcony? | He’s excited |
| Describe calpurnias reaction to the children having been at the trial? What is Alexandra’s reaction? | Calpurnias furiously and Alexandra nearly faints |
| What is reverend Sykes response to Jemez certainty the jury will find tom innocent? | Not to be confident |
| When the jury returns what does Scout observe about them? | They won’t look at tom |
To kill a mockingbird chapter 16-21 questions
January 31, 2020