1. Compare and contrast Mayella and Tom's two different versions of the alleged crime.
2. What are the strengths of the defense’s case? In other words, what evidence has come out from Mr. Heck Tate, Mr. Bob Ewell, and Miss Mayella Ewell’s testimony that actually helps Atticus’s side?
3. Reflect on the following dialogue:
"Yes, suh. I felt right sorry for her, she seemed to try more than the rest of 'em--"
"You felt sorry for her, you felt sorry for her?" Mr. Gilmer seemed ready to rise to the ceiling.
4. Why does Dill leave the courtroom? What do the kids discover about Mr. Dolphus Raymond?
5. What was the verdict? Why do you think the jury stayed out so long?