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Point of View

Chapter 15 pp. 171 – 174/151-155

When Atticus is confronted by the mob from Old Sarum, Jem and Scout end up helping Atticus out of a potentially dangerous and violent situation.

In one – three paragraphs (about two pages double spaced handwritten, or one page double-spaced), describe the events in this chapter from Jem’s perspective. You may want to use the first person (pretend to be Jem describing what happened). Include Jem’s thoughts and feelings, and include at least three of the specific actions that take place in those pages.

To Kill a Mockingbird—Chapters 19, 20, 21, & 22

  1. What other trouble had Tom Robinson had with the law?
  2. What was the difference between when Mayella said she asked Tom to break up the chiffarobe and Tom’s version what actually happened?
  3. What other jobs did Tom do for Mayella over the period of a few months?
  4. Tell what Tom said happened that night.
  5. Why did Mayella save nickels for a year?
  6. What did Mr. Deas announce from his chair in the courtroom?
  7. Why did Scout and Dill leave before the trial was over? (They left only for a little while.)
  8. Why did Dill dislike the way Mr. Gilmer questioned Tom?
  9. What did Scout and Dill discover about the liquid that Dolphus Raymond drank from the paper sack?
  10. What according to Atticus made Mayella pin the crime on Tom?
  11. How did Atticus discover that the children were at the trial?
  12. What did Atticus decide about whether or not the children could attend the rest of the trial? Why?
  13. How did Aunt Alexandra feel about his decision?
  14. What verdict did the jury make?
  15. Why did the blacks stand up as Atticus walked out of the courtroom after the trial?
  16. Why did Jem cry when he heard the verdict?
  17. Where did all the food come from that loaded the table the next morning?
  18. Why did Miss Maudie call Jem, Scout and Dill over to her house the morning after the trial?
  19. Why was the fact that the jury stayed out a long time a step forward (against prejudice) according to Miss Maudie?
  20. Dill said he wanted to be a clown when he grew up. Why?
  21. How did Bob Ewell insult Atticus downtown?
  22. What did Bob Ewell vow to do to Atticus?