Chapter 9
Jem and Scout's Christmas presents.
What are air rifles?
Atticus isn't like other fathers.
How does being old, office working, not farming, and reading make Atticus boring?
To be humble.
What does it mean to be a gentleman?
Monosyllabic
Word or utterance with one syllable.
Atticus believes this about his chances of winning the case.
What is very unlikely, probably going to lose.
Atticus' nickname.
What is Ol' one-shot, or One Shot Finch?
Lives alone, widow, wheelchair, and has a nurse.
Who is Mrs. Henry Lafayette Dubose?
Certain to happen.
Inevitable
Atticus must defend Tom Robinson to the best of his ability.
How will Atticus keep his reputation of being an honorable lawyer, person, and countryman?
Atticus' reason for not hunting more often.
What is believing that he has an unfair advantage on animals?
Jem does this to Mrs. Dubose.
What is destroys her camellia bush?
Rudiments
Basics or fundamentals
Atticus tells Uncle Jack, never ________ , they can spot an evasion.
What is lie to children?
The mad dog.
Who is Tim Johnson, rabies victim?
Jem reads to Mrs. Dubose.
How does Mrs. Dubose get distracted from her morphine addiction?
Pants
Breeches
Define: Imprudent
Unwise
They do nothing except make music for us to enjoy.
Why is it a sin to kill a mockingbird?
The similarity between Atticus and Mrs. Dubose.
What is having the courage to stick to their beliefs when all looks hopeless?
Peril
Serious and immediate danger.