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Tom Robinson got shot 17 times. They were out in the exercise part of the jail and he made a dash for the gate. The guards said he would have been long gone if he would have had two arms. (his one arm is paralyzed, got it caught in a cotton gin) The guards warned him to stop, then they fired in the air, then shot to kill.
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What has happened to Tom following the trial?
Following the trial, Tom Robinson was found guilty of the crime he did not commit and was sentenced to prison. Tragically, he was later shot and killed while attempting to escape from prison.
Where was Tom Robinson moved?
Tom Robinson was moved 70 miles away to Enfield Prison Farm.
How and why is tom Robinson killed?
Tom was escaping prison, and they shot him. If he didn't have his messed up arm, he would have escaped.
How old was Tom Robinson when he died?
Tom Robinson was 25 years old when he died. He was shot and killed while trying to escape from prison.
Why did the prison guard shoot tom Robinson?
They said he tried to run away, they fired warning shots, but he kept running
What happen to Tom Robinson after he was accused?
After he was sentenced he tried to escape the prison and was shot dead by the guards.
How many times was tom Robinson shot by the prison guards?
He was shot 17 times. They shot him that many times because he was black and they didn't care if one shot would stop him from escaping the prison, they wanted to kill him.
How long is Tom Robinson sentenced to prison in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Tom Robinson is sentenced to life in prison after being wrongfully convicted of raping Mayella Ewell in "To Kill a Mockingbird." This unjust sentence is a significant event in the novel that highlights the racial prejudice prevalent in the society of Maycomb.
How many times was Tom Robinson in to kill a mockingbird shot?
Tom Robinson was shot 17 times before he was killed while attempting to escape from prison in "To Kill a Mockingbird."
What news does Atticus bring to Alexandra and Calpurnia?
The news that Tom Robinson was killed while trying to escape from prison. This is during chapters 25-27 - After the Court Case
Who kills Tom Robinson in 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?
When Tom Robinson was in jail he tried to climb the fence and run but was shot. They thought this was unusual because he was shot 17 times and died a painfull death. (probably because he was colored).
In To Kill a Mockingbird where are Jem and Dill swimming on the day that Tom Robinson is killed?
When they are returning from swimming at Barkerâ??s Eddy, Jem and Scout encounter Atticus traveling by car on the way to tell Mary about what has happened to Tom. While in a prison, miles away, Tom was allegedly shot and killed by guards when he attempted to escape from jail.
