To Kill a Mockingbird: Tom Robinson Trial

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Why were Scout and Jem getting teased at school?

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Because their father was defending Tom.

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Why does Atticus think he can't win Tom Robinson's case?

Back

No white jury had ever found a black male innocent.

Front

What does Sheriff Tate say on the witness stand?

Back

He found Mayella beaten and she said Tom raped her.

Front

Who spits in Atticus' face?

Back

Bob Ewell.

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Why did Dolph Raymond pretend to drink alcohol?

Back

It was easier for the town to think him a drunk.

Front

What is the significance of Tom Robinson's trial in the novel?

Back

It highlights racial injustice and moral integrity.

Front

Who is the narrator of 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?

Back

Scout Finch.

Front

What role does Atticus Finch play in the story?

Back

He is the moral backbone and defends Tom Robinson.

Front

What does the mockingbird symbolize in the novel?

Back

Innocence and the idea of harming those who do no wrong.

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How does the community react to Tom Robinson's trial?

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The community is divided along racial lines, showing prejudice.