TKAM Chapters 15-18

What effect did Scout have on the mob?

• She encouraged them to continue their actions.

• She diffused the situation by innocently talking to Mr. Cunningham, reminding the mob of their humanity.

• She called the police to disperse the mob.

• She ran away in fear.

Why did so many people dislike Dolphus Raymond?

• He was a wealthy businessman.

• He lived with a Black woman and had mixed children, defying social norms.

• He was a strict judge in the town.

• He was known for being dishonest.

Where did Scout and Jem sit during the trial?

• In the front row with the lawyers.

• In the balcony with the Black community.

• In the judge's chamber.

• Outside the courthouse.

What was Judge Taylor like?

• He was strict and unfair.

• He appeared laid-back but was sharp and ran his courtroom fairly.

• He was easily distracted and often confused.

• He was harsh and intimidating.

How did Atticus establish the fact that Mr. Ewell was left-handed?

• He asked Mr. Ewell to throw a ball.

• He had Ewell sign his name, showing he was left-handed.

• He asked Mr. Ewell to write on the chalkboard.

• He observed Mr. Ewell using his left hand to eat.

What was Mr. Ewell’s attitude while he was testifying?

• He was nervous and unsure.

• He was respectful and polite.

• He was cocky, disrespectful, and treated the trial as a joke.

• He was silent and refused to speak.

Of what does Mayella accuse Tom?

• She accuses him of stealing from her.

• She accuses him of attacking and assaulting her.

• She accuses him of lying in court.

• She accuses him of trespassing on her property.

Atticus called the girl “Miss Mayella.” Why didn’t she like that?

• She thought he was mocking her because she wasn’t used to being treated with respect.

• She preferred to be called by her full name.

• She was embarrassed by the attention.

• She thought it was a nickname.

Predicting question: Atticus has only one witness. Who do you think it is?

• Mr. Ewell

• Mayella Ewell

• Tom Robinson, because he is the one accused and needs to tell his side of the story.

• Scout Finch

Why is it important that Tom’s left arm is crippled?

• It shows he is unable to work.

• It proves he couldn’t have inflicted Mayella’s injuries, which were caused by a left-handed person.

• It makes him more sympathetic to the jury.

• It is irrelevant to the case.