Chapter 14
9. How does Atticus respond to Alexandra’s suggestion that they don’t need Cal anymore?
10. Explain the relationship between Jem and Scout in this chapter. What reunites them after a fight?
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11. What does Scout find under her bed and how does Atticus deal with the situation?
12. What question does Scout ask Dill about Boo Radley? What is Dill’s response?
Chapter 15
13. Why did Dill and Scout’s peace end after a week or so?
14. Describe Dill’s latest plan to get Boo Radley to come out.
15. When Jem asks Atticus if the men who came to the house were a “gang,” what is Atticus’ response?
16. What does Jem tell Scout he fears?
17. After Atticus leaves the house late at night, where do the children find him? What is he doing?
18. Explain why the men have come to the jail.
19. After Scout talks to Mr. Cunningham about Walter and the entailment of his farm, what happens?
Quote:
20 . What had Mr. Underwood been doing?
Chapter 16
21. What connection does Scout make that causes her to cry?
22. What subtle change does Scout notice in Atticus?
23. How does Atticus explain “mobs” to the children?
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24. What is Miss Maudie’s reaction to everyone wanting to go to the trial?
25. Why does Jem say the “mixed children” are sad?
26. What news does Scout overhear about Atticus’ defending Tom Robinson? Does it give her any comfort?
27. With whom do the children sit in the courtroom?
9. How does Atticus respond to Alexandra’s suggestion that they don’t need Cal anymore?
10. Explain the relationship between Jem and Scout in this chapter. What reunites them after a fight?
Quote:
11. What does Scout find under her bed and how does Atticus deal with the situation?
12. What question does Scout ask Dill about Boo Radley? What is Dill’s response?
Chapter 15
13. Why did Dill and Scout’s peace end after a week or so?
14. Describe Dill’s latest plan to get Boo Radley to come out.
15. When Jem asks Atticus if the men who came to the house were a “gang,” what is Atticus’ response?
16. What does Jem tell Scout he fears?
17. After Atticus leaves the house late at night, where do the children find him? What is he doing?
18. Explain why the men have come to the jail.
19. After Scout talks to Mr. Cunningham about Walter and the entailment of his farm, what happens?
Quote:
20 . What had Mr. Underwood been doing?
Chapter 16
21. What connection does Scout make that causes her to cry?
22. What subtle change does Scout notice in Atticus?
23. How does Atticus explain “mobs” to the children?
Quote:
24. What is Miss Maudie’s reaction to everyone wanting to go to the trial?
25. Why does Jem say the “mixed children” are sad?
26. What news does Scout overhear about Atticus’ defending Tom Robinson? Does it give her any comfort?
27. With whom do the children sit in the courtroom?