To Kill A Mockingbird Chapters 27-31

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Questions and Answers

What did Scout say made her sad?

That she never put anything back into the tree.

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?

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?

False Signup and view all the answers

Who did Scout see for the first time at the end of Chapter 29?

Boo Radley. Signup and view all the answers

What did Heck Tate say happened to Bob Ewell?

That he stumbled over a tree root, losing his balance and falling on his knife. Signup and view all the answers

Who killed Bob Ewell?

Boo Radley. Signup and view all the answers

How did Bob Ewell die?

A kitchen knife was stuck under his ribs. Signup and view all the answers

Who did they think was following them at first?

Cecil Jacobs. Signup and view all the answers

Who was actually following them, and why?

Bob Ewell, with the intent to kill or hurt Scout and Jem. He was angry because Atticus made him look foolish at the trial. Signup and view all the answers

What did Scout and Jem hear behind them as they were walking home?

Footsteps. Signup and view all the answers

What did Scout do that supposedly ruined the pageant?

She fell asleep backstage and missed her cue to go onstage. Signup and view all the answers

What did Cecil say about bobbing for apples?

That it was unsanitary and they might catch something if they do it. Signup and view all the answers

Who jumped out and scared Jem and Scout as they were walking to the school?

Cecil Jacobs. Signup and view all the answers

What day did Scout say the pageant was on?

The last day of October/Halloween. Signup and view all the answers

Who was the only family member that went with Scout to the pageant?

Jem Finch. Signup and view all the answers

What were the children's costumes in the pageant supposed to represent?

The country's agricultural products. Signup and view all the answers

What was Scout being for the Maycomb pageant that Miss Grace Merriweather put together?

A ham. Signup and view all the answers

Who employed Helen Robinson after Tom Robinson died?

Mr. Link Deas. Signup and view all the answers

How did Jem break his arm?

Bob Ewell pushed him, causing him to fall to the ground and break his arm. Signup and view all the answers

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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