Exploring Chapter 18 of TKAM

In a tense courtroom scene, Mayella Ewell testifies about an alleged assault by Tom Robinson. Her emotional testimony is met with skepticism by Atticus Finch, who questions her credibility and the details of her story. The courtroom atmosphere is charged as Atticus challenges Mayella's account, leading to an emotional breakdown. The session ends with a recess, leaving the courtroom in suspense.

What was Mayella Ewell doing on the porch on the evening of November 21st?

• Chopping wood

• Reading a book

• Nothing

• Talking to a neighbor

Who did Mayella point to as her attacker?

• Judge Taylor

• Mr. Gilmer

• Tom Robinson

• Atticus Finch

What did Mayella offer Tom Robinson to bust up the chiffarobe?

• A meal

• A quarter

• A nickel

• A dollar

How did Mayella describe her father's behavior when he was drinking?

• He was kind and gentle

• He was absent

• He was tolerable except when drinking

• He was always angry

How many siblings does Mayella have?

• Eight

• Seven

• Six

• Five

What did Atticus reveal about Tom Robinson's physical condition?

• He was blind in one eye

• He had a severe limp

• His left arm was crippled

• He had a broken leg

What was Mayella's reaction when Atticus asked her to identify her attacker?

• She pointed to her father

• She refused to answer

• She confidently pointed to Tom Robinson

• She hesitated

What did Mayella accuse the gentlemen in the courtroom of being if they did nothing about her accusation?

• Cowards

• Ignorant

• Biased

• Unjust

What did Judge Taylor do when Mr. Gilmer objected to Atticus's questioning?

• Warned Atticus

• Called for a recess

• Overruled the objection

• Sustained the objection

What was the temperature in the courtroom according to Reverend Sykes?

• Seventy degrees

• Hundred degrees

• Ninety degrees

• Eighty degrees