To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 19 and 20

What evidence did Atticus give that would indicate Bob beat Mayella and not Tom?

What does Tom say happened with Mayella she she invited him inside the Ewell residence?

• Nothing at all.

• Bob Ewell was waiting in the room and attacked him.

• He tried to hug her and she started screaming.

• She threw herself at him and kissed him.

How does Tom feel about Mayella?

• He admires her.

• He hates her.

• He feels sorry for her.

• He loves her.

Who does Atticus argue is responsible for beating up Mayella?

• Tom Robinson

• Link Deas

• Bob Ewell

• Zeebo

Why was Dill upset after Mr. Gilmer's cross-examination of Tom Robinson? (end of ch. 19)

• He was disgusted with the way the jury treated Mayella.

• The way Mr. Gilmer spoke to Tom made Dill sick.

• Dill was afraid Mr. Gilmer would ruin Atticus's case.

• Dill didn't like the way Tom Robinson spoke to Mr. Gilmer.

What does Atticus mean when he states, "...in this country our courts are the greatest levelers..."?

• Courts do not always have integrity.

• In our courts, all men are created equal.

• Our country has the greatest courts.

• A court is only as sound as its jury.