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Questions and Answers
What did Scout say made her sad?
What did Scout say made her sad?
That she never put anything back into the tree.
What saved Scout's life?
What saved Scout's life?
The ham costume.
What were the three things that happened in Maycomb that Scout deemed as out of the ordinary?
What were the three things that happened in Maycomb that Scout deemed as out of the ordinary?
- Bob Ewell acquired himself a job but lost it in a matter of days. 2. Someone tried to break into Judge Taylor's house, cutting his back screen; it was believed to be Bob Ewell. 3. Bob Ewell followed Helen Robinson to work, whispering foul language behind her.
Did Scout ever see Boo again?
Did Scout ever see Boo again?
Who did Scout see for the first time at the end of Chapter 29?
Who did Scout see for the first time at the end of Chapter 29?
What did Heck Tate say happened to Bob Ewell?
What did Heck Tate say happened to Bob Ewell?
Who killed Bob Ewell?
Who killed Bob Ewell?
How did Bob Ewell die?
How did Bob Ewell die?
Who did they think was following them at first?
Who did they think was following them at first?
Who was actually following them, and why?
Who was actually following them, and why?
What did Scout and Jem hear behind them as they were walking home?
What did Scout and Jem hear behind them as they were walking home?
What did Scout do that supposedly ruined the pageant?
What did Scout do that supposedly ruined the pageant?
What did Cecil say about bobbing for apples?
What did Cecil say about bobbing for apples?
Who jumped out and scared Jem and Scout as they were walking to the school?
Who jumped out and scared Jem and Scout as they were walking to the school?
What day did Scout say the pageant was on?
What day did Scout say the pageant was on?
Who was the only family member that went with Scout to the pageant?
Who was the only family member that went with Scout to the pageant?
What were the children's costumes in the pageant supposed to represent?
What were the children's costumes in the pageant supposed to represent?
What was Scout being for the Maycomb pageant that Miss Grace Merriweather put together?
What was Scout being for the Maycomb pageant that Miss Grace Merriweather put together?
Who employed Helen Robinson after Tom Robinson died?
Who employed Helen Robinson after Tom Robinson died?
How did Jem break his arm?
How did Jem break his arm?
Study Notes
Key Events and Characters
- Scout expressed sadness over never having returned anything to the Radley tree, feeling regret for not contributing.
- A ham costume ultimately saved Scout's life during a crucial night.
- Three unusual events occurred in Maycomb:
- Bob Ewell quickly lost a job after recently obtaining it.
- An attempted burglary at Judge Taylor's home was attributed to Bob Ewell.
- Bob Ewell harassed Helen Robinson while she walked to work.
Encounters and Discoveries
- Scout never saw Boo Radley again after her initial encounter.
- Boo Radley was first seen by Scout at the end of Chapter 29, marking a significant moment in her understanding of him.
Bob Ewell's Fate
- Heck Tate reported Bob Ewell's death as an unfortunate accident involving a tree root and a knife.
- Boo Radley was revealed as the one who killed Bob Ewell, protecting Scout and Jem.
- Bob Ewell suffered fatal injuries from a kitchen knife that was embedded under his ribs.
Suspense and Threats
- Initially, Scout and Jem believed they were being followed by Cecil Jacobs, creating an atmosphere of suspense.
- It was later discovered that Bob Ewell was the actual pursuer, motivated by revenge against Atticus Finch for his courtroom humiliation.
Pageant and Costume
- As Scout and Jem walked home, they heard ominous footsteps behind them, enhancing the tension of the moment.
- Scout accidentally ruined her pageant performance by falling asleep backstage, missing her entrance cue.
- Cecil Jacobs ridiculed the act of bobbing for apples, calling it unsanitary.
Halloween and Family Dynamics
- The Maycomb Halloween pageant was held on October 31, where Jem accompanied Scout, being the only family member present.
- The children dressed as various agricultural products for the pageant, highlighting community and heritage.
- Scout wore a ham costume as part of the school pageant organized by Miss Grace Merriweather.
Aftermath of Tragedy
- Helen Robinson found employment through Mr. Link Deas after her husband Tom's tragic death.
- Jem broke his arm in a confrontation with Bob Ewell, illustrating the physical dangers faced by the children.
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