Chapter 17

1. On which side was Mayella bruised?

-Her right side.

2. How does Mr. Ewell behave on the witness stand?

-He is rude and uses vulgar language.

3. How does the judge react to Mr. Ewell’s behavior?

-The judge is not happy, he gives him a disapprovingly look every time he says something bad and those usually silenced Mr. Ewell.

4. What is Mr. Ewell’s testimony?

-He was coming out of the forest after chopping wood and when he got to the fence he heard Mayella scream. After Mr. Ewell untangled himself from the fence, he got to the window and saw Tom Robinson on Mayella. He ran around the house to get in and saw Tom run out of the front door. Mr. Ewell ran to get Mr. Tate when he saw the state Mayella was in. 

5. What does the reader learn when Mr. Ewell signs his name?

-He is left handed and could be responsible for beating Mayella because her bruises were on the right side.