One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
The economic state of First Purchase Church can best be described with this word.
What is poor?
After arriving at First Purchase, Jem and Scout are denied entry by one of the members for this reason.
What is their race? Specifically, what is because they are white?
This is the person who reports to Atticus after Dill is discovered hiding under Scout's bed.
Who is Jem?
Aunt Alexandra attempts to get rid of this character by convincing Atticus that they are no longer needed.
Who is Calpurnia?
This popular celebrity is named after a type of hardened mineral
Who is The Rock?
Calpurnia does this at First Purchase Church, and it confuses Jem and Scout.
What is talked differently around the black members of the church?
Scout references this influential character when speaking to Mr. Cunningham during the nighttime jail raid.
Who is Walter Cunningham Jr.?
This is Jeremy Finch's age at the start of Chapter 12, and, in the words of Scout, is when he became "difficult to live with, inconsistent, and moody."
What is 12 years old?
Calpurnia learned to speak structured English by reading the book Blackstone's Commentaries, which was given to her by this individual.
Who is Atticus Finch?
A group of 4 individuals do this when Jem, Scout, and Reverend Sykes enter the balcony to watch the trial.
What is offering them their seats?
When confronted by the hostile mob, Atticus is noticeably not carrying a weapon and is instead carrying this household item.
What is a book?
Post-discussion with his parents after running away, Dill is permitted to stay in Maycomb for this amount of time.
What is one week?
Aunt Alexandra builds herself a reputation as this town figure after a few days of residing in Maycomb.
What is the town gossip?
Throughout these 5 chapters, Harper Lee employs multiple literary techniques to highlight the themes of good and evil, and more specifically, how they can coexist in an individual. Discuss a character that you believe is the best example of this, and be prepared to explain why.
Open for interpretation
Mr. Underwood is described by Atticus as someone who "despises" having a black person around him. Despite that, he's the only man actively defending Atticus during the attempted lynching by the Cunninghams. Why, if his beliefs do not align with Atticus's, does he choose to guard him?
Open for interpretation.
Over the course of these 5 chapters, Jem has undergone some strikingly noticeable changes that affect his actions and how he perceives his family. Cite one example of this change and what it seems to suggest towards Jem's development as a character.
Open for interpretation.
Ever since the introduction of Aunt Alexandra into the household, there have been rising levels of tension between her and the rest of the family, primarily Atticus. Form a prediction of future conflict this may cause, and why Alexandra opposes Atticus's parenting style. Do you agree or disagree with her opinion? Why?
Open for interpretation.