What is this chapter mainly about?

Something contradictory is revealed about Mr. Underwood. On the one hand, he is ready to defend Atticus and Tom Robinson against the angry crowd of men that gathered at the jail.

What fact about Mr. Underwood contradicts these actions?

A recurring motif in this book is "putting yourself in another person's shoes." At the breakfast table the morning after the standoff at the jail, Atticus says, "You children last night made Walter Cunningham stand in my shoes for a minute."

What does "stand in someone's shoes" mean?

A wagonload of religious "foot&#45washers" condemn Miss Maudie as they ride by her house.

What do they find sinful about Miss Maudie?

Prior to the trial, what is the atmosphere outside the courtroom like among the white people of Maycomb?

As people file into the courthouse, Scout overhears something about the trial that she didn&#39t know before now.

What does Scout learn?

Reverend Sykes helps Jem, Scout, and Dill find seats inside the courtroom.

Where do they sit?

Who is the first witness called?

Inside the courtroom, Reverend Sykes told the children there weren&#39t any seats on the main floor. He asked them, "Do you all reckon it&#39ll be all right if you all came to the balcony with me?"

What does "reckon" mean in this context?

Were there any events that weren't clear to you?

What is this chapter mainly about?

How does Sheriff Tate describe the events on November 21?

Please enter the first three words of a sentence that shows your answers is correct.

What is the first question the defense attorney (Atticus Finch) asks Sheriff Tate?

In answer to Atticus's question, Tate describes the Ewell girl's injuries. Tate describes the bruises on her arms and signs of choking around her neck.

What else does Tate describe?

Please enter the first three words of a sentence that shows your answers is correct.

Who was the second witness to take the stand?

Atticus establishes that Bob Ewell is left&#45handed by having him sign his name.

What is the significance of this discovery?

Please enter the first three words of a sentence that shows your answers is correct.

Find the section where Judge Taylor reprimands Mr. Ewell for using crude language on the stand. Find the paragraph that begins, "Mr. Ewell reminded me of a deaf&#45mute." Even though Mr. Ewell may not understand the big words Judge Taylor uses, their importance "registered on his face."

What does "registered " mean in this context?

Find the section where Atticus asks Bob Ewell why he didn&#39t call a doctor to look at his daughter's injuries. Atticus asks, "Did you not think the nature of her injuries warranted immediate medical attention?"

What does "warranted" mean in this context?