Chapter 12
Who takes Jem and Scout to Calpurnia’s church?
Calpurnia
What is real reason aunt alexandria is visiting?
Atticus is busy with trial and needs someone in the family to watch kids
How does Aunt Alexandra feel about Calpurnia?
She doesn’t like Calpurnia and wants Atticus to fire her, but Atticus refuses to do so
Who all pays Atticus a visit?
According to Scout, “they were people that [they] saw every day: merchants, in-town farmers; Dr. Reynolds was there; so was Mr. Avery.” We also know that Heck Tate was there.
Who is the Finch children’s Black housekeeper who takes care of them and teaches them life lessons?
Calpurnia
How do the church members react to Scout and Jem being there?
They are curious but welcoming, though some are surprised.
What does Aunt Alexandra try to teach Scout about the Finch family?
She emphasizes pride in the Finch name, social status, and family tradition.
Who does Dill run away from, and where does he go?
Dill runs away from his family and hides under Scout’s bed.
What were the intentions of the men who showed up at the jail?
They wanted Tom Robinson
Who is the Finch family friend and classmate who runs away from his family and hides at Scout’s house?
Dill
What is the crime that’s been charged against Tom Robinson?
Raping a white woman
How does Atticus respond to Aunt Alexandra’s views on family heritage?
He respects her opinions but prioritizes his own moral values and raising his children to be fair and just.
How did dill actually get to their house?
He stole money from his moms purse
How does Scout diffuse the tension at the jail?
By recognizing Mr. Cunningham and speaking to him politely about his family, appealing to his humanity
Whose trial is taking place soon?
Tom Robinson
Why can’t Helen Robinson work and support her three
children?
No one wants to support her family since her husband is the man accused of rape
“Your aunt’s doing me a favor as well as you all. I can’t stay here all day with you, and the summer’s going to be a hot one.” Explain the double-meaning in this line
Scout thinks that Atticus is referring to the temperature. The reader, however, knows that tensions in the town toward his family are going to heat up as the trial gets underway.
Dill tries to explain to Scout why he did not want to stay with his mother and new stepfather. State his reasons briefly
They aren’t mean to him, but they aren’t interested in spending time with him either. He feels like a third wheel and figures that they’ll get along better without him around.
How does mob mentality play a role in this chapter?
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Which character leads the mob at the jail but is eventually persuaded to leave by Scout?
Mr. Cunningham
What nasty surprise awaits the children at the very end of the chapter?
aunt alexandria
What did Cousin Joshua do?
Their Cousin Joshua was a good writer, but lost his mind while at college and threatened to assassinate the president. Joshua blew up his own hand with the gun he’d planned to use and it cost the Finch family $500 to get him out of jail.
who is scout wondering about at the end of the chapter? She asks why this person has not ran away yet.
Boo Radley
How does Atticus’ role in protecting Tom Robinson highlight the themes of justice and courage?
He stands up against the mob and societal pressures to do what is morally right, showing personal courage and dedication to justice.
Who demonstrates moral courage by standing up to the mob outside the jail to protect Tom Robinson?
Atticus