Ch 1-3

Question 1

Why did Dill dare Jem to touch the Radley house?

Answer 1

Boys like to dare others. Dared him to touch the scary house.

Question 2

Why was Dill only in Maycomb in the summer?

Answer 2

He spends summers with his aunt, Rachel

Question 3

Scout was excited for the first day of 1st grade. What happened that left her unhappy with school?

Answer 3

Teacher (Miss Fisher) did not appreciate that Scout could already read, and could write in cursive. She also got mad at Scout when Scout tried to explain why Walter Cunningham (poor kid) did not have lunch and could not accept the teacher’s money. Miss Fisher hit Scout’s hand with a ruler and put Scout in the corner.

Question 4

What does Walter pour all over his food when he visits the Finch house for lunch?

Answer 4

Molasses

Question 5

What compromise does Atticus make with Scout when she does not want to return to school?

Answer 5

They agree that if Scout goes to school, then they will go on reading together each night, but she is not to tell at school.

Question 6

Who is telling the story?

Answer 6

Scout