After Reading 9

Could the same thing happen to Tom Robinson today? Explain why or why not.

After Reading 8

Are the characters in Mockingbird stereotypes? If so, explain why Harper Lee used
stereotypes. If not, explain how the characters merit individuality.

After Reading 7

Explain Dill's role in the novel. Why was he included?

After Reading 6

Explain how the title relates to the events of the novel and the themes of To Kill A
Mockingbird.

After Reading 5

Explain the importance of the setting in To Kill A Mockingbird. Could this story have been
set in a different time and place and still have the same effect?

After Reading 4

Are Jem's actions believably motivated? Explain why or why not.

After Reading 3

Describe Atticus' relationship with Jem and Scout and contrast it with their relationship to
Aunt Alexandra.

After Reading 2

Explain why Arthur "Boo" Radley doesn't come out of the house except to help the children.

After Reading 1

Explain how Harper Lee's using Scout as the narrator affects our understanding of the events
in To Kill A Mockingbird.

Chatpers 26-31

Scout arranged things so that "if Miss Stephanie Crawford was watching from her
upstairs window, she would see Arthur Radley escorting [her] down the sidewalk, as
any gentleman would do." Why did she do that?
As Scout leaves the Radley porch, she looks out at the neighborhood and recounts the
events of the last few years from the Radleys' perspective. Why is that important?

Chapters 26-31 After the Pageant

What happened to Jem and Scout on the way home from the pageant? Who saved Jem and Scout? Who killed Bob Ewell? Why did Heck Tate insist that Bob Ewell fell on his own knife?

Chapters 26-31

What did Scout hear Miss Gates say at the courthouse? In class, Miss Gates said,
"That's the difference between America and Germany. We are a democracy and
Germany is a dictatorship. . . . We don't believe in persecuting anybody. Persecution
comes from people who are prejudiced." What does this tell us about Miss Gates?

Chapters 22-25

What did Mr. Underwood's editorial say? Why is this important?

Chapters 22-25 Mrs. Merriweather

Mrs. Merriweather of the missionary circle complains about her cooks and field hands.
What does that tell us about her?

Chatpers 22-25

Jem said. "I think I'm beginning to understand why Boo Radley's stayed shut up in the
house all this time . . . it's because he wants to stay inside." Why does he say that? Do you agree? Why or why not?

Chapter 22-25

Describe Bob Ewell's meeting with Atticus at the post office. What is Atticus' reaction to Ewell's threats? Why does Atticus continue supporting Tom Robinson in spite of the threats?

Chapters 22-25 Maudie

What was the significance of Maudie's two little cakes and one large one?

Chapters 22-25

Why did Jem cry?

Chapters 18-21

What was Mayella's account of the incident with Tom Robinson? What was Tom's side of the story? Which is correct? What was Tom's handicap? Why was it important to his case?What are the details that allow the reader to know the truth?

Chapters 18-22 Mr. Dolphus Raymond

Who is Mr. Dolphus Raymond and why has he been introduced into the story? What do Jem and Dill learn about Mr. Raymond?

Chapters 15-17

What did Mr. Heck Tate's mob want? What was the purpose of Walter Cunningham's mob? Why did Mr. Cunningham's mob leave?

Chapters 12-14

Describe Jem and Scout's relationship through these chapters as Jem matures.

chapter 12-14 Bringing Up Children

Atticus and Alexandra disagree about how to deal with the children. How does Atticus
handle the situation? Which do you think is better? Explain.

Chapters 12-14 Aunt Alexandra

"Aunt Alexandra fitted into the world of Maycomb like a hand in a glove, but never into the
world of Jem and me." Explain.

Chapters 12-14 Calpurnia

What does Scout learn about Calpurnia? How are they treated in the church? Why?

Chapters 12-14

What are the roles and importance of Lula, Zeebo, and Reverend Sykes?

Chapters 12-14 Jem

How does Jem change?

Chapters 10-11 Jem and Mrs. Dubose

What did Jem do when Mrs. Dubose said Atticus "lawed for niggers?" What was Jem's punishment? What did Jem learn from his encounter with Mrs. Dubose and following her death?

Chapters 10-11 Atticus

What brave thing does Atticus do in Chapter 10? Why are Scout and Jem shocked? Would you have done the same thing? Why or why not?

Chapters 8-9 Christmas

What "disaster" happened at Christmas between Scout and Francis?
What did Scout's Uncle Jack learn from Scout and Atticus?

Chapters 8-9

What happened to Miss Maudie's house? What was her reaction? What are the reactions of the other community members?

Chapters 4-7 the tree

What else did Jem and Scout find in the Radleys' tree? Why would there be no more surprises in the tree? What can this symbolize?

chapters 4-7 The game

What was the Boo Radley game? Why do Dill and Jem want to give Boo Radley a note? What does Atticus say when he finds out about their plan? How did Jem lose his pants? What did he find when he went back for them? What is the signifance of this ordeal in relation to the events that happen in the next few chapters?

chapters 4-7 minor characters

Identify Mrs. Dubose and Miss Maudie. What is their role in novel?

chapters 4-7 Hot Steams

How did Jem get even with Scout for contradicting him about "Hot Steams?" Was this fair? What does this say about their relationship?

Chapters 4-7 Boo Radley's tree

What did Scout and Jem find in the Radleys' tree? Where do Scout and Jem suppose it came from? Why? How does this play a role in the theme of urban legends?

chapters 1-3 the Ewells

Who are the Ewells, what is their position in Maycomb, and what is their demeanor? What evidence from the book can you use to support your statements?

Chapter's 1-3 Scout's actions

Why did Scout rub Walter Cunningham's nose in the dirt? Then after the situation Scout said, " He ain't company, Cal, he's just a Cunningham." What did she mean by that, and what was Cal's answer? What does this say about their relationship.

Chapters 1-3 Education

What was Scout's first "crime" at school? What two mistakes did Miss Caroline make on the first day of school? What does this say about the education system in the South at this time?

Chapters 1-3 Jem

What did Dill dare Jem to do? What signficance does this have with the story? (think urban legends)