| As the chapter begins, the reader learns that, according to Stephanie Crawford, Mr Ewell had actually threatened to kill Atticus. How does Atticus take the threat? | Not worried about it. |
| Alexandra disagrees with Atticus about the threat. What are Atticus reasons? | She say’s people like that she doesn’t trust. |
| In Your opinion, should Atticus be taking the threat more seriously? | Yes he Should |
| According to Atticus, what is optimistic about Tom’s case? | Appeal |
| If Tom is found guilty on appeal, what will his punishment be? Why? | Death, because it was against the government |
| Jem and Atticus converse about some of the obvious problems with the legal system. Brirfly summarize their discussion. What are Jem’s major points, and how does Atticus address them? | The Jury will be remember. |
| What does Atticus mean when he says,”….it’s all adding up and one of these days we’re going to pay the bill for it ‘? To what is he referring? | All the Predigest. |
| According to Atticus, what are three reasons why many Maycomb citizens do not want to serve on a jury? Summarize the example he uses to illustrate one of these reasons. | Everyone will hate you. |
| Atticus says that the fact the jury took so long to reach a verdict may indicate “the shadow of a beginning.” What does he tell Jem and Scout about one of the jurors? | It was a Cunningham. |
| When Scout learns about the Cunningham juror, what does she declare she will do as soon as school starts? What is Aunt Alexandra’s response? | She will invite him for dinner. |
| What physical signs indicate that Jem is growing up? For example, why does he show to Scout when he brings her into his room? | Hair every where. |
| Scout explains to Jem what Aunt Alexandra said that caused her to cry. What was it that upset her more than anything else? | Calling walter trash |
| How does Jem describe the social hierarchy in Maycomb? | The finches Cunningham, Ewell, black’s |
| Jem talk about “background” to explain how the Finches are different from the Cunninghams. How does he define “background”? What is Scout’s response to his theory? | How long family has been reading writing , thinks he just as smart but no money. |
| At the end of the chapter, what occlusion does Jem draw about Boo Radley? What leads him to this conclusion? | That he doesn’t want to come out. |
To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter 23
January 27, 2020