TKAMB: Ch. 20

What is Mr. Dolphus Raymond’s secret?

• He drinks coca-cola in the paper sack, not alcohol

• He likes to make kids drink alcoholic beverages

How does Mr. Raymond explain his pretense about his drinking?

• He used to be an alcoholic, so now he has to continue the ruse because that's what the town expects

• He knows people don't like his lifestyle (interracial relationship), so he thinks it will help people to judge his behavior if he pretends to be an alcoholic

Scout quotes Atticus and says, “Atticus says cheatin’ a colored man is ten times worse than cheatin’ a white man. Says it’s the worst thing you can do.” Think about the time period, and explain why this is true. 

What does Jem predict will be the result of the trial?

• Atticus will win because he explained the facts so clearly 

• Atticus will win because he confused the jury enough to create doubt

• Atticus will lose because the town is racist

Of what “crime” does Atticus acuse the chief witness for the state (Mayella)? (MARK ALL THAT APPLY)

• She defied society's expectation that a white woman should never try to have a relationship with a black man

• She put a man's life at risk by lying about her own actions