Chapters 7-11
What advice of Atticus's did Scout try to employ in the beginning of Chapter 7 when Jem's bad mood continued?
When the kids find their knothole plugged with cement, they're devastated. What was Nathan Radley's excuse?
Because the kids wouldn't quit bugging Boo.
Why does Atticus awaken the children instead of just letting them sleep through the fire?
He was worried they would be accused of starting the fire.
What lengths does Scout go to to try and get out of school?
She pretends to be dizzy, to faint, to even catch ringworm from Miss Rachel's cook's son.
How does Aunt Alexandra treat Scout?
She nags her for wearing overalls and not acting like a "sunbeam" for her father.
What new information does Scout learn about the night they almost got caught at the Radley house?
Jem's pants were neatly folded and draped over the fence, and they had been sewn.
In Chapter 8, Scout thinks the world is ending
because.....?
While she was waiting for the fire to end, Arthur secretly gave Scout..?
A blanket.
Why is Scout fighting in the 2nd grade?
Because she accuses Cecil Jacobs of saying awful things about Atticus.
What makes Scout more mad?
The fact that Uncle Jack didn't even let her explain her side of the situation.
According to Scout, what's the only good thing about Second Grade?
She doesnt have Miss Caroline anymore.
Why don't the kids know how to make a snowman?
It hasn't snowed in Maycomb since 1885.
After the fire, Jem doesn't want to give the blanket back to the Radleys. Why not?
He wants to keep it as a gift from Boo.
What's the whole town talking about in regards to Atticus?
Atticus is defending a black man who is accused of raping a white woman.
Who introduces the theme about it being a sin to kill a mockingbird?
Atticus Finch.
What items did the children find in the knothole of the tree in front of the Radley's house?
- Carvings of two children: a boy and a girl.
- Chewing gum.
- A pocket watch and a knife.
Jem and Scout make a snowman out of just a little snow and mud that looks mostly like...?
Mr. Avery.
After the fire, how does Miss Maudie feel about the destruction of her house?
She's upbeat because she wanted a smaller house and a bigger garden.
Scout doesn't understand why Atticus is defending him when he doesn't think he can win. What is his reasoning?
He tells Scout that he must argue it to uphold his sense of justice and self-respect.
Who is Tom Johnson?
The "town dog."
After they find the soap dolls, what does Jem realize that Scout still does not understand?
He realizes Boo Radley is watching them.
What happens to Maudie's house?
A fire burns it to the ground.
What else does Miss Maudie say that speaks of her character?
She fights the fire to save Scout's house even though her own house burned down.
What do the kids get for Christmas?
New air rifles.
He is the sheriff of Maycomb County, but he's not very good with guns?
Heck Tate.