To Kill a Mockingbird: Chapters 19 - 23

Group Reading Quiz

Work on the questions in groups of 2. Discuss each answer with your partner and then write down one answer per group.

1. How does Mr. Gilmer (the prosecutor) treat Tom Robinson while he's on the stand? How does this affect Dill?
2. Analyze the scene with Mr. Dolphus Raymond. Why does he drink Coke in a paper bag all the time? Why has he made the choices that he's made in his life? Choose one or two of the things he says to the kids, quote it on your paper, and reflect upon it.
3. Brainstorm for your editorial by answering the following questions:
1. What does the evidence from the trial suggest?
2. What was the verdict?
3. List the main points of Atticus’ closing argument.
4. Describe the tone of the courtroom as everyone waits for the verdict.
5. What is your opinion of the verdict? Why do you have this opinion. List evidence.
   
   
4. What does Miss Maudie think is significant about what Atticus achieves? What does he achieve?
5. Why does Bob Ewell want to fight Atticus? How does Atticus respond to his taunts? What does Atticus' reaction reveal about his character?
6. Why does the jury stay out so long? Be specific. (Atticus explains the reason to Scout and Jem).
7. What does Aunt Alexandra mean when she says, “You can scrub Walter Cunningham till he shines, you can put him in shoes and a new suit, but he’ll never be like Jem” (225)? Do you agree with her? Explain.