Ch. 8
What was Scout's first impression of snow?
Scout was surprised and confused when she first saw snow. She also exclaimed that it was so cold that it burnt.
What is Atticus' client's name?
Atticus' client's name is Tom Robinson.
Where did the fire that burned Miss Maudie's house originate?
The fire that had burnt down Miss Maudie's house originated from Clark's Ferry.
It seems like Atticus favors one of his children over the other. Who do you think he sees as his favorite child? Scout or Jem? Why?
Atticus probably favors Jem more than Scout. After he saw the snowman that Jem created in their front yard, he complimented him by saying he could not tell if he was going to be an engineer, lawyer, or portrait painter. This shows that Atticus is proud of his son and respects him.
Do you remember any weird or funny things that a family member did like how Uncle Jack kissed Atticus? If so, describe what happened. If not, do you know any weird things that a friend did? If so, describe what happened.
When I was little, my dad and my uncles got into a fist fight in the hospital after my grandma died because they had conflicting opinions about a joke that one of my uncles made. I found this funny like how Scout found it funny that Uncle Jack kissed Atticus.
What weather event occurred for the first time since 1885 in Maycomb?
For the first time since 1885, it snowed in Maycomb
Who was teasing Scout at the beginning of the chapter?
At the beginning of the chapter, Cecil Jacobs teased Scout because her father defended a black man.
Where did the Finch children obtain most of the snow they used to build the snowman?
The Finch children obtained most of their snow from Miss Maudie's yard to build the snowman.
What did Atticus mean when he said that Jem "perpetrated a near libel" after he saw Jem's snowman? Why did he tell him to "disguise this fellow"?
After Atticus saw Jem's snowman that was constructed in the Finches' front yard, he stated that Jem had "perpetrated a near libel." He meant that the snowman Jem created to represent Mr. Avery could be very offensive, so he told him to "disguise" the snowman so no one would be able to tell that it was Mr. Avery, avoiding hurt feelings.
Has there ever been a new novelty, event, item, place, or anything that confused you? If so, describe why did it confuse you. If not, name something you would like to experience for the first time and why.
When I was 5 years old, I went into my parents' jacuzzi and experienced a bubble bath for the first time. My 5-year-old-mind was perplexed about the weird, hot sensation that the bubble bath gave me. I found it weird like how Scout found the snow weird.
Who died in the winter of the year Scout was in the second grade?
Where did the Finches spend Christmas?
The Finches spent Christmas at Finch's Landing.
Where did Francis' parents leave their son to spend Christmas?
Francis' parents would leave him at their grandparents' house, Finch's Landing, to spend Christmas.
What does Atticus mean when he states that he wouldn't be able to hold his head if he didn't defend Tom Robinson? Why did he say that?
Atticus says to Scout that he chose to defend Tom because he wouldn't be able to hold his head in town, meaning he would be disappointed in himself for going against his morals. He said this to Scout to show her an example of how people with good morals should act.
I had a bonding moment with my brother that I fondly remember when I was younger. My brother and I were driving around at 2 A.M. in the middle of the night, with a dark, clear sky. This is similar to how Jem and Scout bonded over building a snowman.