Name: ____________________________________________ Period: _______ To Kill a Mockingbird – Chapters 17-19 Trial Evidence Chart Directions: As you read, fill in the chart with each witness’s answers to the questions. If the question isn’t address in a testimony, cross out X the box. In the last column, note which character(s) you believe based on all the responses and your reasoning. Blog – After chapter 19, a blog question will be posted on whether or not you believe Tom Robinson is guilty in the case of Mayella Ewell’s rape. Question

Heck Tate’s Answer (Chapter 17)

Bob Ewell’s Answer (Chapter 17)

Mayella Ewell’s Answer (Chapter 18)

Tom Robinson’s Answer (Chapter 19)

I believe…

Where did this person get his/her information? (first-person, eyewitness, hearsay)

Who harmed Mayella Ewell?

I believe ______________ because…

On the day in question, when Mayella asked Tom to come inside the fence, what did she ask Tom to do for her?

I believe ______________ because…

Had Tom ever come inside the Ewell’s fence before? If yes, when and why.

I believe ______________ because…

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What happened when Tom was inside the house?

I believe ______________ because…

Who did Bob Ewell yell at?

I believe ______________ because…

Why did Tom run away?

I believe ______________ because…

Did this person provide any other important information?

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Was this person willing to admit to information that might make them look bad?

I believe ______________ because…

What does this person look like (physical)? Describe the body language and personality on the stand. Based on how and the way he/she responded, how would you describe them as a person?

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