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How is Zeebo related to Calpurnia?
Zeebo is Calpurnia’s oldest son
When there is a conversation between Atticus and the children, what is revealed about their relationship as a family?
It indicates the respect the children have for Atticus
Who ran away to the Finches’ house?
Dill ran away from home and went to the Finches.
Who is the mockingbird in this chapter?
Tom; Atticus or Arthur could be a possible answer
Why does Miss Maudie not want to attend the trial?
She said watching someone on trial is like watching a Roman carnival.
Why did Calpurnia care so much about how the children look going to the First Purchase?
She did not want anyone to think that she did not take care of her children.
What message does Alexandra ask Atticus to bring to the children?
She asks Atticus to tell the children to live up to their name. She asks that they try to behave like a little lady and a little gentleman.
Why did Dill leave Jem’s bed and get into Scout’s?
Dill got into Scout’s bed to talk things over with her. They talk about their future that they want to spend together.
What breaks the tension when the mob comes to the house?
Jem yelled that the phone was ringing.
How did Atticus feel about people naming their children after Confederate Generals?
It is an emberassment and makes for steady drinkers.
How is Tom’s wife, Helen treated after Tom’s accusation?
She is left out by the white society, and she cannot find work.
what does Scout consider to make people Fine Folk?
People who did the best they could with the sense/intelligence they have.
Why was Aunt Alexandra trying to get rid of Calpurnia?
Aunt Alexandra thought that she would be a better womanly figure for Scout and Jem. She wanted to make sure they acted like little women and little gentlemen.
What attitude do most of the people in Maycomb have about walking
People only walk when they have places to go
Why do Jem, Scout, and DIll wait for the Crowd to enter the courthouse?
They want to sneak into the courthouse without Atticus noticing
What does the political cartoon of Atticus chained to a desk and wearing short pants mean to Jem?
Jem explained that it means that Atticus spends his time doing things that other people would not want to.
What does Scout mean when she says that Alexandra has a preoccupation with heredity?
Scout cannot understand why Alexandra is so concerned with a person’s ancestry.
Why did Atticus not send Dill back home?
Atticus realized that Dill may be happier if he was with Jem and Scout. It gave Dill friends to play with and kept him occupied.
What is the difference between how Jem normally stands from his chair, and the way he did at the jail?
He normally moves quickly, but at the jail he moved really slow.
Why is Scout confused when Atticus said that Mr. Underwood could not stand black people?
Because Mr Underwood respects Atticus.
Why should someone “not tell all one knows” accoring to Calpurnia?
"It's not necessary to tell all you know. It's not lady like-- in second place, folks don't like to have somebody around known more than they do."
How has Jem showed his maturity through the chapters? Gi
He doesn’t want to play games with Scout anymore.
What story did Dill tell of how his parents treated him?
He said that his parents trapped him in the basement and he didn’t get any attention from them. He was barely fed. He says they are better off without him.
Jem revelas his fears to Atticus. What is he worried about?
He is scared that Atticus is going to be targeted by a mob or the Ku Klux Klan.
How does Atticus view Mr Cunningham?
He thinks he is a man with some blind spots but he still considers him a friend. This says a lot about Atticus not showing hate towards others.