To Kill a Mockingbird - Chapters 16-19

Front

What does Scout do to persuade Walter Cunningham, Sr. to leave the jail?

Back

She talks to him about his son Walter.

Front

What does Scout imply she will do to Walter Cunningham, Jr. on the first day of school?

Back

Beat him up.

Front

Who is the first person called to testify in the Tom Robinson case?

Back

Sheriff Heck Tate.

Front

Who does Scout realize Mayella Ewell is lonelier than?

Back

Boo Radley.

Front

What odd request does Atticus make to Bob Ewell during his testimony?

Back

Write his name.

Front

What is the significance of Scout's conversation with Walter Cunningham, Sr.?

Back

It shows the power of empathy and understanding in diffusing a tense situation.

Front

How does Scout's perception of Mayella Ewell change during the trial?

Back

She realizes Mayella is deeply lonely and unhappy.

Front

What role does Atticus Finch play in the trial of Tom Robinson?

Back

He is the defense attorney.

Front

What does the character of Boo Radley symbolize in the story?

Back

Boo Radley symbolizes innocence and the misunderstood.

Front

Why is the trial of Tom Robinson significant in the context of the story?

Back

It highlights racial injustice and moral integrity.