CHARACTERS
This character, along with Atticus, helps explain the importance of Scout and Jem not killing or shooting "mockingbirds", with reasons that they do nothing but make song for the enjoyment of people.
Miss Maudie?
How did the people of Maycomb react to Miss Maudie's house burning down?
Various neighbors and nearby people from other towns all hurry to help put out the fire.
How many siblings does Atticus have?
2 Jack and Alexandra
Who most likely put a blanket around Scout's shoulders?
Boo Radley
This character (family member) accuses Scout and her family of being somewhat of a disgrace to the "Finch" family name due to Atticus Finch and his recent court case in which he is defending a black man.
Francis Hancock
Jem cries after this event by finding out about the actions by Nathan Radley which are now preventing Jem and Scout from retrieving things such as chewing gum.
When Nathan Radley filled the knot-hole of the tree with cement
What is Maycomb's usual disease?
racism
Who was addicted to morhpine?
Mrs. Dubose
This character taunts Scout on the playground. He can be considered the starting place for the various rumors spread throughout Maycomb about Atticus Finch defending a black man that have put both Scout and Jem through rather troubling times.
Cecil Jacobs
Why does Jem receive a candy box with symbolic flowers in it?
Mrs. Dubose dies
she wanted to say thank you
At the end of chapter 9, Scout overhears Atticus and Jack talking about the case. Why do you think Atticus wanted her to listen to this.
He wanted to let her know that the next couple of months might be hard and there will be lots of rumors floating around. She has to remain strong and not lose her temper.
This character has to read to their neighbor.
Jem
In Chapter 10 Scout finds out an unknown back-story to this character who she now knows as Ol' One Shot Finch.
Atticus Finch
This event was the initiation for Jem's closer relations with Mrs. Dubose. (Hint: This event causes Jem to go back to Mrs. Dubose's house for apologizing)
The smashing of Mrs. Dubose's flower bushes
What was Atticus' advice to Uncle Jack about children?
Tell them the truth when they ask for it and be firm in handling decisions. Listen to them
Who wants Scout to be more ladylike?
Aunt Alexandra
This family, mentioned in the first few chapters of the book, received a second mention in the novel as Atticus explained the details of his case to his brother, known to Scout as Uncle Jack. (this family is tied to the case)
the Ewells
In Chapter 9, what does her third cousin Francis taunt Scout about and what does she do to him?
Atticus' court case and how he is a disgrace.
This is symbolic in the story as it shows how powerful simple rumors can be, and in this case we see that they can even be strong enough to break family relations as Scout punches Francis in the face.
Why does Atticus take on the case even though he doesn't think he'll win?
He cannot turn away this case. He couldn't be a good father if he did. He believes that people that truly have courage can stand up for what they believe in.
Who says name calling is a reflection of them more than the person it is targeted to?
Atticus