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This is where each witness can write their 10 questions and answers for the trial.

Calpurnia/Mrs.Robinson Joelle Wyse

1. Calpurnia, How do you know Jem and Scout? Well I have been with them for a long time. I help their daddy with the cooking and such. 2. Do you usually keep on eye on them? I watch them all the time and make sure they don't get into too much trouble. 3. Do you like working for Atticus? I enjoy it very much. Atticus is very good to me. I wouldn't give up my job even if something better would come along. 4. Have you ever had any trouble with the kids? No, not really. They are very good children and I know Atticus is raising them well. 5. Where were you on the night that the children were attacked? Why I was at my home.

1. Mrs. Robinson, How did you feel about Bob Ewell? I had no problem with him before he made up that story about my husband. 2. Did Bob Ewell ever harass you? When I got a job after Tom died, he used to follow me and say nasty stuff to me. 3. Did he ever physically hurt you? No he just would say things to me but that stopped after my employer said something to him. 4. What do you think of his death? I think it was wrong of him to attack those poor innocent children. 5. Do you feel hatred towards him? No, it was wrong of him to make up that story and for him to attack those children but i do not hate him.

Scout: Amy Kreider

1. Scout, how do you know Bob Ewell? The first time that I heard of the name "Ewell" in general was the first day of school, because Bob's son was in my class. They only come for the first day though. Then, I heard a lot more about them when the trial started with Tom Robinson, but I did not really talk to him. 2. Did you meet Boo before this incident? No, I have not seen him at all before this, but I think that he knew me, because there was objects in the big tree right near his house everyday on the way home from school when I was younger, which Jem and I thought that they were for us. 3. Did Boo do anything else to protect you? Well, the one day when Miss Maudie's house was on fire, Jem and I were supposed to wait outside and out of the way until it was over. This was a cold day, and I do not remember how it happened, neither did Jem, but I ended up with covered in a blanket. I believe that this was Boo protecting me. 4. Where did the attack take place? It was at night in the schoolyard. 5. Why were you at the schoolyard? The school was having a pageant for halloween and I was to be a ham, so Jem took me there. 6. How did you know that Bob was attacking you? Well, I did not know for sure, but his breath smelled like whiskey, and I knew that Bob had drinking problems, and that he wanted to get revenge on my family, so it had to be him. 7. Did you heard him coming? Yes, we heard footsteps. Jem was the first to hear these, and then I started to hear them as well. Cecil scared us on our way to the school, so we thought that it was him again, but he did not answer when we called or anything, so then we got really scared. Every time we started to walk, the unknown person at the time started to walk, and whenever we stopped the footsteps stopped. Then and there, we knew something was wrong and we tried to run, but we could not. 8. Did you get hurt at all? Jem? No, not anything major. Mr. Tate said that my ham costume protected me. Jem on the other hand, ended up with a broken arm and a black out, but he will be okay. 9. Do you know who stabbed Bob? No, I did not witness that. It was dark and I was just worrying about escaping. All that I know is that Mr.Tate found Bob with a knife stuck in his ribs on the ground. 10. Did anybody hear or know about the commotion besides Boo? No, not event Atticus or Aunt Alexandra. They said that they had their radios up to loud.

Mr. Tate: Mathew Rowe

1. What evidence do you have that Bob Ewell killed himself? He tripped over a root and the way he was holding the knife, it went into him. 2. Where did he stab himself? Up underneath his ribs. 3. Was the body moved at the scene? No, not that I could tell. 4. What kind of knife killed Bob? A kitchen knife. 5. Is it possible for him to have been murdered? Yes it is possible but it seems unlikely. 6. How far was the knife into the body? It was to the handle, and it was underneath his ribs. 7. Was the same knife used to attack Scout? Most likely it was. 8. How big was the knife? It was a regular medium sized kitchen knife. 9. Where did you get the pocket knife that you had at the scene? I got if off of a drunk man it town. 10. Why did you have it at the scene? I just got it before I came here.

Atticus: Matthew Layser

1. What did you think when you heard about this incident? I was shocked; the first thing I thought about was going to see them and comforting them. 2. Did you know that your children were walking alone at night? Yes, I knew that they were at the party, but I would have never thought that Bob Ewell would have targeted my children. I thought that he was seeking revenge on those who humiliated him in the trial. 3. What did you hear about the incident exactly? I heard that my children were attacked coming home from the Halloween party and that Jem was unconscious with a broken arm. 4. Why do you think Boo risked his life to save your children? There were several instances where Boo has showed some compassion on my children, I think he is a very nice man, and I am very grateful that he took the risk to save them. 5. What did you think happened? I think that it was all the doing of Bob Ewell and that Boo is innocent. I think that on their way home, they were attacked by Bob, who then prompted Boo to step in to save my children, in doing so, Bob stabbed himself when he tripped over the root growing in the road. He saved the lives of my two children and I will never be more grateful, he deserves to be free. 6. Do you think Boo would ever kill a man? No, despite the various rumors that he stabbed his father, he is a very kindhearted man, and would never hurt a fly. He has saved my children and I am eternally grateful. 7. Do you think Boo may have accidentally stabbed Bob Ewell? I guess that anything is a possibility, but I was not there and I cannot provide any concrete evidence or accurate speculation. 8. Do you agree with Heck Tate that Bob may have tripped and stabbed himself? I think that this is a major possibility, there was a large tree root that may have been the cause of this incident, but again, I cannot provide any accurate speculation. 9. How did you feel to know that your children were out so late? I knew that they were at this party, but I wish they would have asked me to escort them, But i never thought something like this would happen. 10. Is there anything else you wish to add? No, besides the fact that i think we need to know the difference between murder and unintentional death. Thank You.

Jem: Andrew Weisbrodt

1. Was there anything unusual about the night of the attack? Yes, I heard footsteps behind us, but thought it was Cecil Jacobs. 2. Why were you walking home so late? We were coming home from a halloween party at school. 3. What were the events leading up to the attack? We were walking home in the dark from the halloween party at school and we heard footsteps behind us, then we heard heavy breathing and then it was all a blur. 4. What did you hear that night? I heard footsteps, and scout heard something that sounded like the person was wearing thick cotton pants that rustled when he moved. 5. Did you know Boo Radley before the incident? Yes he lived down the street, but I never met him in person. 6. Do you think that Boo would ever hurt you or Scout? No, Boo would never hurt anyone, he was too nice. 7. Did you know who was attacking you? No, it was too dark but Scout said she could smell the whiskey from his breath, so we assumed it might have been Bob Ewell. 8. Did you or Scout get hurt? Yes, I broke my arm, Scout did not get hurt because her ham costume protected her. 9. Do you know who stabbed Bob Ewell? No, I did not know he was stabbed until later. 10. Do you agree with Heck Tate that Bob fell on the knife? I think it is very plausible.

Mr Cunningham: Bekah Hartman. 1. What's your name? My name is Mr. Cunningham. 2. What were you doing the night of the attack? At home with my family. 3. How did you know the Finch children? Scout is in my sons class, and one time they invited him over for dinner. 4. What did you think when you first heard of the attack? I was shocked to hear that something like that would happen to white children here in Maycomb. 5. Do you think Boo would ever kill someone? No, I've heard rumors, but I don't think they are true. 6. What do you think about this incident? I think it is very tragic and don't really know what to think about it. 7. Did you know Boo Radley personally? No, I just heard of him, I've never talked to him before. 8. Why do you think Bob Ewell would attack the Finch children? I think he was trying to show Atticus that he was truthful when he spit in his face. So he started out by going after his children. 9. Do you believe what Mr. Tate says really happened at the crime scene? Yes, I think he is a very good sheriff and he knows what he is doing. 10. Why do you think Boo came out to help the Finch children? I think he came out, because he most likely just wanted to clear up all the rumors about him and show the people of Maycomb that he is actually a good man and has good intentions.

Nathan Radley: Vanessa Miller 1. Did you witness Bob Ewells death? I was not present I was at home. 2. Do you think your brother killed Bob Ewell? No, though you all think my brother is terrible he is not he loves to help out the community and is just shy. 3. Did your brother ever carry around any sort of pocket knife with him? Every man carry's around a pocket knife these days but he didn't kill Bob Ewell with it. 4. How do you suppose Bob Ewell had a knife in his stomach when he died? Like I said, a lot of people carried their pocket knives and Bob just fell on it as he fell to the ground. 5. Did you have a good relationship with your brother? Yes, we are with each other all the time since we don't get out much. 6. Did he ever show any signs of hatred towards the Ewells? No, he had just known that they never got anywhere in life which everyone knows. 7. Did you hear the kids screaming that night? No, I was at home. 8. Did you know your brother had left the house that night? No, but I had figured he just went out because it was haloween. 9. Is it normal for your brother to want to go out and help the Finch children? To me it is because my brother is a nice guy and loves children he is just very shy and doesn't get a lot of chances to show it. 10. Did your brother tell you any sort of plan to what he was going to do that night? No, it was just haloween and he wanted to help out of the good of his heart not for it to be planned.

Dr. Reynolds- Michael Good 1. How bad was the break in Jem's arm? It was severe but not life threatening. 2. Could the break have been done by another person? Yes it could have been. It appears as if it someone tried to tear his arm off. 3. Do Scouts injuries seem like they were caused by another person? It is possible but I couldn't say for sure. 4. Is it possible for such a break to be made by Bob Ewell Yes, it is very possible. 5. Do you know anything related to Bob Ewells murder? The fact that he fell on his knife is all i know. 6. Do you think he actually fell on his knife? It is a good possibility, but it may not be what happened. 7. Do you think Boo Radley stabbed him with the knife? It is possible but i can not say for sure. 8. Was this knife big enough to be able to kill Bob Ewell? Yes, absolutely if it entered his body at the right points which it did. 9. Where did the knife enter Bob's body? Right between Bob's ribs. 10. Do you think it is more likely that Jem stabbed him, Arthur Radley stabbed him, or he fell on the knife by accident? I would have to say he tripped and fell on his knife killing himself.

Boo Radley--Gerald Behm 1. What were you doing at the scene where the kids were attacked? I was trying to help them 2. How did you know that the kids were in trouble? I heard them shouting 3. What made you want to help the kids? They had tryed to be my friend and i knew they were in trouble so i decided to help. 4. Did you have any weapons with you? I had not weapons whatsoever 5. Can you explain the knfie that was found in Boo Radley? It was not mine i do not know whos it was but i did not have any weapons 6. How do you think the knife got into Bob Ewell? I'm no totally sure I dont think that Jem could have put it there i think that maybe he fell onto it. 7. When you got there what was Jem doing? Jem was unconscious at the time from Bob attacking him? 8. How could you see out in the dark night? I'm used to staying inside and I don't see alot of sun and I am used to the dark. 9. Did you know who it was at first? No, but when I went to help I realized it was the kids. 10. What do you think happened exactley? I think that Bob attacked the kids and the kids did their best to get away and then I came out and helped Jem and got him home and I was going to go back for Scout but she had found her way home. Also I think bob tripped and feel on the knife and was killed.

Mayella Ewell: Kathryn Fuhrman

1. How do you know Mr. Arthur Radley? I dont know much about that mister. I only know stuff about him from town chatter.

2. How do you know Bob Ewell? He was my papa.

3. Was your father an alcoholic? He did drink a lots, if thats what whatever you just saids is.

4.How did you feel about your father? Well he wasn't home lots. When he was home he was usually drinking.

5. Who brought home the money in your family? Pa did of course cause women can do nothing and they are worth less than flies poop. At least thats what papa said all the time.

6. Did the money always come home to you and your brothers & sisters? Or did it go to other things? I didn't think so for awhile their, but then again i'm not very smart or good with numbers.

7. Why did your father lose his job? They said hes was to lazy, but papa blamed it on Mr. Finch. So I believe it was Mr. Finches fault.

8. Did your father ever threaten anyone? No sir, he was a good man. Took care of his family sometimes, even though he had his faults.

9. Where was your father the night of Halloween? Wasn't home said he was going out around noon. I never asked him because he would have gotten mad. He never came back.

10. Who do you believe killed your father? Mr. Arthur Radley.

Judge Taylor- Jessica Sheidy

1. Why did you pick Atticus to defend Tom Robinson? Atticus is one good lawyer and I knew Atticus could do it.

2. Do you think Tom was innocent? Yes, from all the facts from Atticus, I find Tom was innocent.

3. You could see Jem and Scout in the black balcony, what did you think of that? I thought it was okay. Atticus treats those black people mighty well and they treat his family the same way.

4. Do you think it was Mr. Ewell at your door that one night or a black? I do not know who it was. I just heard someone scratchin' at my door so I got my gun since I was the only one home.

5. Do you think Bob was a good man? I think he was a good man somewhere down inside just trying to protect his family.

6. What do you think of how Atticus was treated during the trial. I think that it was rough for them but they got through it.

7. How do you feel about Bob trying to kill Scout and Jem? If one of them kids would have got killed I would have felt mighty bad. Those kids are mighty nice.

8. Do you think Arthur Radley killed Bob Ewell. I think he did kill him to protect those kids.