| What happens when Tom is being sworn in? | he can’t hold the Bible because of his arm |
| What was Tom previously convicted of? | disorderly conduct-he got in a fight and someone tried to cut him |
| Who does Tom work for? | Mr. Link Deas |
| When does Tom say he chopped up the furniture? | in the spring (not November) |
| Why does Tom do little chores for Mayella Ewell? Were the children always home? | he felt sorry for her-yes |
| What does Tom say happened on November 21st? | Mayella asked Tom to fix a door-the children were out to get icecream-Mayella then asked Tom to get something down from the top of the wardrobe-he stood on a chair and Mayella knocked the chair over-Mayella hugs him and Tom tried to get away but Mr. Ewell saw them through the window |
| Who is the Ewell’s lawyer? | Mr. Gilmer |
| Why does Link Deas stand up in the middle of the trial? | to vouch for Tom’s character |
| What does Mr. Gilmer ask Tom in his cross? | about his physical strength-could he rape Mayella-he said yes |
| Why does Dill start crying during the trial? | because of how Mr. Gilmer treated Tom |
| How many times does Tom deny the accusation? | three times |
| Does Tom say Mayella is lying? | no-he says that she is mistaken |
To Kill a Mockingbird-Chapter 19
January 31, 2020