Chapter 9 (mostly)
How does Aunt Alexandra feel about how Scout is being raised?
She wants Scout to be more ladylike and have better manners.
What do you think the author means when she describes “Atticus’ courtroom voice”?
authoritative
Why does Atticus feel it is important that he defend Tom Robinson?
Because it’s the right thing to do, and he couldn't hold his head up otherwise.
Why did Jem have to read to Mrs. Dubose?
As a punishment for ruining her flowers.
When Jem and Dill decide to go for a walk one evening, Scout reflects that “he sounded fishy to me.” What does she mean by this expression
She thinks they are planning something sneaky or suspicious.
Which of the following phrases is not one of the reasons Scout finds her father boring?
He was never too tired to play keep-away with Jem.
Who explained to Scout what it means when Atticus says, “... it is a sin to kill a mockingbird”? Why is it considered a sin?
Miss Maudie; because mockingbirds only sing and do no harm
According to Atticus, why did he want Jem to get to know Mrs. Dubose?
So Jem could understand true courage and strength.
Scout’s plan involves using cuss words in order to make her father believe…?
The other children at school are a bad influence on her and she should not return to school.
What event gave the children a new opinion and respect for Atticus? Why were the children so surprised?
When Atticus shot the mad dog; they didn’t know he was such a good shot.
What is the author’s main purpose for including the scene with Old Tim Johnson?
To grow the children’s respect for their father
What is wrong with Mrs. Dubose that caused her strange behavior?
She was battling a morphine addiction.
Find the statement in chapter 9 that suggests that Aunt Alexandra believes Scout is immature?
A. “I sat at the little table in the dining room; Jem and Francis sat with the adults at the dining table. Aunty had continued to isolate me long after Jem and Francis graduated to the big table.”
Because the author left out Atticus complaining that he’d broken his glasses just before shooting Old Tim Johnson, readers can infer that…
He is more concerned with other issues.
By stating that Atticus would always respond to Mrs. Dubose with kindness no matter what she said to him, it is clear that…
He doesn’t believe in being disrespectful to anyone, no matter what the circumstances.
AND He wants to set a good example for his children and show them how to respond to hatred.