TKAM Chapter 10-21 Flashcards
Why is it a sin to kill a mockingbird?
Mockingbirds always make music. They never ruin crops, they aren’t pests, don’t nest in cornribs, they don’t do one thing but sing their hearts out.
How old is Atticus Finch?
Nearly 50 years old
Who’s Harry Johnson?
He’s a man who owns Tim Johnson. He drove the mobile bus and lived on the south side of town.
Why are Jem and Scout ashamed of Atticus?
They say he doesn’t do much compared to everyone else’s fathers. They don’t have anything to say about him that amazes classmates.
What is the name of the mad dog Jem and Cal see?
Tim Johnson
What is he name of the sheriff of Maycomb?
Mr. Heck Tate
What does the sheriff do that causes Scout to nearly faint?
When Mr. Heck gives the gun to Atticus, Jem and Scout nearly faint.
From what “tribal curse of the Finches” was Atticus afflicted?
He was nearly blind in his left eye, and said left eyes were the tribal curse of the Finches.
What was Atticus’ nickname?
One-Shot Finch
What explanation does Miss Maudie give for Atticus’ decision to put his gun down?
“I think maybe he put his gun down when he realized that God had given him an unfair advantage over most living things.”
Who is Mrs. Dubose and what rumour is there about her?
Mrs. Dubose lived two doors up the street from Jem and Scout. She is very old and spent her days in a bed, or in a wheelchair. It was rumoured she kept a CSA pistol concealed in her shawls. She is ruthless in her torment of the children when they pass her home.
What is the name of Mrs. Dubose’s employment?
Jessie.
Why does Atticus excuse Mrs. Dubose’s behaviour?
He says she’s an old lady who’s very ill.
What was Scout’s new ambition and what does Jem promise to buy her to fulfil this?
She wants to grow up and twirl with Maycomb County High School band. Jem plans to buy her a VJ Elmore baton that has sequins and tinsel. It cost 17 cents.
What did Jem plan to buy himself?
A miniature steam engine.
How does Jem respond to Mrs. Dubose’s accusation that they’re playing hooky?
He tells her that it’s Saturday and there is no school.
What does Mrs. Dubose say that finally drives Jem mad?
“Not only will you be a Finch waiting on tables, but in the courthouse lawing for niggers!”
What does Jem do while driven temporarily insane by his anger?
He got so mad at Mrs. Dubose that he ripped out her camellias.
What does Atticus hope Jem and Scout will do when they are grown and look back on this?
He wants them to keep their heads high. He wants them to look back at this with compassion.
What agreement does Jem have to make with Mrs. Dubose as a payment for his actions?
For a full month, he has to read to her after school and on Saturdays for two hours.
What book does Jem begin to read for Mrs. Dubose?
Ivanhoe
What secret does Atticus reveal about Mrs. Dubose?
She was a morphine addict. She took it as a pain killer for years. The doctor put her on it. She’d have spent the rest of her life on it and died without so much agony, but she was too contrary.
What explanation does Dill’s letter to Scout offer for not being able to come for the summer?
He said he has a new father. He told her in the letter that when the time comes he will take her and the two of them will get married.
What girl was tied to a chair and placed in the church’s furnace room?
Eunice Anne Simpson
Describe the cartoon of Atticus that appeared in the Montgomery Adviser.
It showed Atticus barefooted in shorts, chained to a desk: he was diligently writing on a slate while some frivolous looking girls yelled “yoohoo” at him.
What is the name of the church Calpurnia attends and what is it’s significance?
It’s called First Purchase African ME Church. It was an ancient point-peeled frame building, the only church in Maycomb with a steeple and bell, called First Purchase because it was paid from the first earnings of freed slaves.
How do the white residents of Maycomb show their disregard for Negroes and their church?
The white men would gamble in the First Purchase on weekdays.
What disagreement does Calpurnia have with Lula?
Lula does not want Calpurnia to bring in Jem and Scout because they’re white children at a negro church. She defends herself saying, “it’s he same God, ain’t it?”
What is the name of the Negro church’s reverend?
Reverend Sykes
What is the name of Tom Robinson’s wife?
Helen
Why does Reverend Sykes say the congregation can’t leave?
They need to donate $10 to Tom’s family. If they didn’t reach the goal, no one can leave.
Who does Scout see waiting on the porch for them?
Aunt Alexandra
Explain why Calpurnia says she lead a “modest double life?”
She had a separate existence outside our household was a novel one, to say nothing of her having command of two languages.
What reasons does Aunt Alexandra offer to get rid of Calpurnia?
She says Scout needs a woman to look up to. She wants the children to be in control instead of running wild and she said it was inappropriate when she brought the kids to a negro church.
What is Atticus’ response to Alexandra?
“Calpurnia’s not leaving this house until she wants to. You may think otherwise, but I couldn’t have got along without her all these years. She’s a faithful member of this family and you’ll simply have to accept things the way they are.”
What does Scout believe is under her bed?
A snake
Who is Mrs. Rachel Haverford?
She is Dill’s aunt. She’s a woman who likes whiskey every morning and she is afraid of finding a snake in her closet.
How does Dill get to Maycomb?
He had taken thirteen dollars from his mom’s purse, caught the nine o’clock from Meridian and got off at Maycomb Junction. He had walked ten or level of the fourteen miles to Maycomb, off the highway in the scrub bushes lest the authorities seeking him.
What “remaining code of childhood” did Jem break?
Jem went to rat on Dill and tell Atticus that Dill ran away from home.
Why does Dill run away from home?
He felt like his new father wasn’t interested in him. They stayed away all the time, and when they were home, they’d be in a room by themselves.
According to Dill, where do babies come from?
There’s a man who had a boat that he rowed across to a foggy island where all these babies were; you could order one.
According to Scout, where do babies come from?
She says God drops them down the chimney.
Why does Dill believe that Boo Radley has never run off?
“Maybe because he doesn’t have anywhere to run off to.”
What was Atticus’ really dangerous question during chess?
“Do you really wanna move there?”
When was the Klan last in Maycomb?
1920
Why did the Klan leave Maycomb?
Mr. Sam Levy’s told the klan things that had come to a pass. He made them so ashamed of themselves, they went away.
Who is Mr. Underwood?
He was the sole owner, editor and printer of the Maycomb Tribune.
What model car is parked in Atticus’ car house?
A Chevrolet
What time do night did Atticus leave to go downtown for a while?
Almost 10pm
Where was Atticus’ office located?
The courthouse
Why is Atticus not surprised when four cars pulled up in front of Maycomb Jail?
He was expecting Mr. Tate, Mr. Cunningham and Mr. Ewell to appear at he jail because they wanted to kill Tom Robinson.
What is Mr. Underwood’s full name?
Braxton underwood
What subtle change does Scout notice in Atticus?
She notices that his voice became more starchy, never outright irritation, when he said “Anything fit to say at the table is fit to say to Calpurnia.”
What did an 8 year old do to bring the members of the mob to its senses?
It took an eight year old to bring them to their senses. That proves something - that a gang of wild animals can be stopped simply because they’re still human.
Who is Dolphus Raymond?
He’s a white man who lives by himself way down near the country line. He likes coloured people. He’s got a coloured women and all sorts of mixed children.
Where do Jem and Scout eventually find seats in the overcrowded room?
At the balcony at the top with Reverend Sykes and some Negroes.
What was the solicitor appointed to prosecute Tom?
Mr. Gilmer
What night was Heck called out to the Ewell place?
November 21
What injuries to Mayella does Heck describe?
She was “raped.” She was pretty well beat up. He asked her if Tom Robinson best her up, she said yes he had. He asked her if he took advantage of her, she said yes he did.
What is Mr. Ewell’s full name?
Mr. Bob Ewell
Where did the Ewells live?
They lived behind the town garbage dump in what use to be a Negro cabin.
How far was the negro settlement from the Ewell cabin?
500 yards
What request does judge Taylor deny? What does he do instead?
He wants the courtroom to be clear of women and children, he then asks Mr. Ewell to use Christian English.
Why does Mr. Ewell say that he didn’t call a doctor?
He had never called a doctor in his life and if he did, it would have cost him five dollars
Why did Atticus ask Mr. Ewell if he could write, then ask him to show the jury that he could?
He wanted to prove to the jury that a part of what Mr. Ewell is saying is made up because he’s left handed and he wrote win his right hand
What is Mayella’s full name?
Mayella Violet Ewell
How old is Mayella?
19 1/2
What does Mayella say she asked atom to do and how much was he to be paid?
She wanted him to chop up a chiffarobe for a nickel
How many siblings does Mayella have?
7
Why does Mayella believe Atticus is mocking her?
He is calling her “Miss Mayella.” She believes he’s sassing her.
Describe what home was like for Mayella.
She was in school for 2-3 years. She had to stay home and work while her father left the house and spent relief checks on whiskey
What is the name of the prosecuting attourney?
Mr. Horace Gilmer
Why does Atticus believe that Judge Taylor is a good Judge?
He might look lazy and operate in his sleep, but he was seldom reversed.
