How did Jem and Scout meet Dill?
They met him when they were in Miss Rachel's garden.
What did the children know about the Radley's family history?
They knew that their son Boo was troubled and his father kept him inside all the time. Once he stabbed his father with scissors. They found all this out from their neighbor Miss Stephanie.
Why did Jem decide to touch the Radley's door?
Dill dared Jem to touch the door.
Did you ever do anything on a dare? Explain.
Once my friends dared me to go up to a flight attendant and ask them for thirty throw up bags.
How had Scout learned to read?
Her father taught her to read.
What was Scout like? Create an attribute web to describe her.
She liked doing things that the boys did. She didn't enjoy doing girly things.
. Do you think the children will succeed in getting Boo outside?
Probably not. I think that they will get hurt if they do.
Approximately when does the story begin? Show evidence to support your answer.
It takes place in the 1930's. We know this because it takes place during the Depression. When the book talks about the Cunninghams it says "the crash hit them the hardest
Why did Miss Caroline tell Burris Ewell to go home? What effect do her instructions have on him?
She tells Burris to go wash his hair because he had a cootie in his hair. Burris told her that now he wouldn't ever come back to school that year.
What was the agreement Atticus made with Scout when he heard that her teacher did not want him to teach her any more about reading?
The agreement was that if Scout goes to school, he will read with her.
What did Jem and Scout find in the knot-hole of the oak tree? Who do you think put the objects there?
They found a wad of gum in the knot-hole of the oak tree. I think Boo Radley put it there.
When Miss Maudie baked a cake, what would she make for Jem, Scout and Dill?
When she baked a cake, she would also bake three smaller cakes for them.
Do you think Cal was a good influence on Scout? Explain.
I think that she was. Scout needed a mother to take care of her. Even though Scout probably got her tomboyish character from her, Cal was a great influence.
Jem accused Scout of being a "girl". Why was this an insult? What did he think a "girl" is like? Is he right?
It was an insult because Scout only hung out with boys and to them, a girl was what they would call a 'sissy'.
Atticus used the "oldest lawyer's trick on record" to get Jem to admit that he was making a game of imitating the Radleys.
The trick is to ask them a bunch of questions that you know are wrong.
Why was Jem moody after the night the children sneaked up to the back of the Radley house?
He was moody because he saw that his pants were sewed up nicely and folded.
Why was Jem bothered by the cement they found in the knot hole of the oak?
He thought that Mr. Radley was lying about what he said about the tree dying.
What was funny about the snowman the children made? Do you think Atticus should have let it stand as it was? Why or why not?
They made the snowman out of dirt and called it an African American snowman. Atticus should have put a stop to it because it could have gotten worse.
Where did the blanket come from?
The blanket came from Boo Radley.
Why does Atticus decide to keep the blanket incident a secret?
He wants to keep Boo's privacy.
After the fire is over, how does Miss Maudie feel about the destruction of her house? What does this tell you about her character, her values?
She keeps a positive attitude. She says that she will have a fresh start on her garden. This shows us that she was a really good, positive person. She believes that you should always look for the good in things.
What reason did Atticus give Scout for the fact that he was defending a black man? How did she feel about it? What did Atticus mean when he said, "The one thing that doesn't abide by majority rule is a person's conscience"?
What he meant was that he thought that everyone including black people should have an equal amount of rights.
How did Scout get into trouble on Christmas at her Aunt Alexandra's house? How did her uncle handle things? What does this show about him? Do you agree with Atticus that when a child asks you something, you should answer?
Scout got into a fight with Francis (her cousin) because he had called her father a "n- lover". Her uncle whipped her without even hearing her side of the story. I agree that when a child asks you something, you should answer to the best of your ability i
Jem and Scout were somewhat disappointed in Atticus because he wasn't athletic like some fathers. What happened to change their minds? Why hadn't Atticus revealed this skill earlier?
They then find out that he had been the 'deadest shot' in Maycomb County in his time. He didn't tell his kids earlier because he didn't want them to be proud of him because of a skill he was born with.
According to Atticus, why is it a sin to kill a mockingbird? Why does he give the children guns for Christmas?
Atticus says it is a sin to kill a mockingbird because the mockingbird didn't do anything bad to you, so why should you do anything bad in return? He gives the children guns for Christmas to teach them responsibility.
What did Jem do to Mrs. Dubose? Why? Would you have done the same thing?
Jem gets so mad with Mrs. Dubose that he destroys her camellias. I probably would have tried to keep my feelings in. I would have acknowledged that she was an old lonely woman.
How was he punished? What did he learn about Mrs. Dubose? What does he learn about himself?
He was punished by needing to go to Mrs. Dubose's house every day to read to her. He learns that Mrs. Dubose was a Morphine addict and he was actually helping her by reading to her. Jem learns how to show kindness to others.
Explain what Atticus meant about: The use of the word "n" and his explanation about being a "n lover".
Atticus says that this word was used when someone wanted to call someone something bad.
Explain what Atticus meant about: His personal reasons for defending Tom Robinson
That he thought everyone should have the same rights.
Explain what Atticus meant about:"Simply because we were licked a hundred years before we started is no reason for us not to try to win
That even if we failed before, doesn't mean we should give up.
Explain what Atticus meant about: "The answer is she knows she tries. That's what makes a difference
That even though you may not succeed, you should remember that you tried.
Jem lost his temper when Mrs. Dubose criticized his father. How do you think he will react the next time someone insults his father?
I think that after the Mrs. Dubose incident, he learned that he should try to contain his feelings. Also, maybe that person is having issues.
Why did Cal take extra care going over the children's clothes before going to her church? How were Jem and Scout treated there? Explain Lula's antagonism toward Jem and Scout.
Cal was afraid that someone may hurt them because they were different. They were mostly treated nicely, but one woman named Lula asked Cal why she brought white children to a 'colored' church
At church they discovered that Cal spoke in one way to her black friends and another way when she worked at the Finch's How did Cal explain why she changed her dialect like that? Have you ever used different ways of speaking with different people? Explain
Cal says that the reason she speaks differently is because that was the way that African Americans speak. If she spoke in a normal way, then she would stick out. I speak differently when I'm with my mom's side of the family who are from Israel. They would
Why didn't Scout like having Aunt Alexandra live with them? She lied when asked if she would like Aunty coming for a visit. Scout thought it's best to be diplomatic, since complaining wouldn't change things. Do you agree?
She didn't like having her with them because she felt like she was just a pain. She always told Scout that she should learn to be more ladylike, which was not what Scout liked to do. I think that complaining is not the key to make things better.
Dill had a wild story about why he had run away from home. What was it? What was the real reason?
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