Chapter 9
Why does Scout fight Cecil Jacobs?
Because Cecil uses an offensive slur toward Atticus
Because Cecil is uneducated
Because Cecil told Scoutto fight with him
Because Cecil and Scout like to fight
Because Cecil uses an offensive slur toward Atticus.
How do Jem and Scout feel about Atticus not playing sports with them and being a lot older than the other dads in Maycomb County?
Proud
Awful
Embarrassed
Angry
embarrassed
What does this mean? Explain
"The one thing that doesn't abide by majority rule is a person's conscience."
It means that what is right is not determined by popular opinion, but by one's moral compass or values.
"Simply because we were licked a hundred years before we started is no reason for us not to try to win."
Atticus
Give an example of foreshadowing from either the 3 chapters.
1. rabid dog- foreshadows Atticus's fight over the madness of racism and prejudice
2. Atticus shooting the rabid dog- foreshadows how Atticus will protect his children of impending dangers as he defends a black man.
Scout's uncle, Jack, has a problem with her doing what over the holidays?
Burping
Scratching
Cursing
Crying?
cursing
What is Atticus' nickname, according to Miss Maudie?
Shoot-Em-Up Finch
One-Shot Finch
Eagle Eye Finch
One-Shot Finch
What pain killer is Mrs. Henry Lafayette Dubose addicted to?
Oxycontin
Morphine
Vicodin
morphine
"Your father's no better than the ------ and trash he works for."
Mrs. Dubose
What themes are reflected in chapter 11?
Bravery and courage (Mrs. Dubose)
Empathy (Jem and Scout)
Complexity of moral character (Mrs. Dubose)
Where does Atticus take his family to celebrate Christmas?
Scout's Landing
Finch's Landing
Dawson's Creek
BONUS: Who lives in Finch's landing, and why are they important characters in this chapter?
Finch's Landing
Aunt Alexandra and her husband and grandson, Francis
What does the rabid dog symbolize in this chapter?
racism, discrimination--- representing a disease that creeps on the doorstep of each household infecting the community in Maycomb.
Why does Atticus say that Mrs. Dubose is the bravest person he ever knew?
She chose to die “free of morphine” rather than prolong her life with the drug to preserve her dignity and moral integrity
“You ain’t fair…You’re real nice, Uncle Jack, an’ I reckon I love you even after what you did, but you don’t understand children much.”
Scout
What themes are reflected in chapter 10?
1. humility
2. childhood innocence
What is the context of the character's conversation and what can you infer from the statement of the speaker?
"Right. But do you think I could face my children otherwise?"
Uncle Jack and Atticus are talking about the case assigned to Atticus by John Taylor. It can be inferred from this statement that if Atticus does not accept the case, and do the right thing, he won't be a dignified father to his children.
What is inferred in this line from chapter 11?
"Didn't you know your father...Hush, Heck, said Atticus, let's go back to town.
Atticus does not want Heck to brag to his children about his shooting skills.
Describe Jem's character development in this chapter.
From having emotional outbursts to understanding empathy and responsibility.
"Don't pay attention to her, just hold your head and be a gentleman."
Atticus
What figurative language is exemplified in this sentence?
"She's going to tell your father and then you'll wish you never saw the light of day!"
Exaggeration
What does Scout ask Uncle Jack to do during their conversation that night after her altercation with Francis?
To not let Atticus know about the fight
How to make the world's best omelet
Why he's the worst person in the world?
To not let Atticus know about the fight
What literary device is used to refer to the mockingbirds?
Symbolism
What does the camelia in the gift box from Mrs. Dubose symbolize?
It symbolizes apology and forgiveness.
"Well now, Miss Jean Louise,", she said, "still think your father can't do anything? Still ashamed of him?"
Miss Maudie
I took it for granted that he kept his temper--he had a naturally tranquil disposition and a slow fuse.
What does "tranquil" mean?
What figurative language is expressed?
Calm, peaceful
Metaphor