TKAM Reading Questions Part 1 Flashcards
Chapters 1-11
Chapter 1
Approximately when does the story begin? Show evidence to support your answer.
The story begins in the 1930s during the great depression, as it says on page 6, Scout says how there was no hurry, nowhere to go, nothing to buy, and no money to buy it with.
Chapter 1
What do you know for certain about Boo Radley?
Boo Radley is a person who stays in his house and hasn’t been seen in years, he is rumored to have killed his father but it’s not fully certain.
Chapter 1
Why is Boo fascinating to the children?
He seems like a scary monster/ghost which the children seemed scared of but at the same time they are very curious and has a bright imagination.
Chapter 2
Scout makes three mistakes during her first day at school. What are her mistakes, and why do they make Miss Caroline so angry?
The first mistake is that she can read and write which makes Ms Caroline mad because she thinks the kids should start learning that in 3rd grade. The second mistake is when Scout explains on why Walter wouldn’t take Ms Caroline’s lunch money which makes her even more upset. The last mistake happened when Scout tried to give a note to Dill during class and made Ms Caroline think it was disrespectful.
Chapter 2
Why are the professional people in Maycomb poor at this time?
Maycomb County was a farm country so farmers get more money compared to the professional people. It was also because of the great depression since the economic downturn affected everyone.
Chapter 3
Calpurnia lectures Scout on manners when Scout criticizes Walter’s manners and Atticus supports her. What does this tell you about how both Calpurnia and Atticus feel about others?
The two think that everyone should treat people with respect even though they could be poor such as Walter, they want Scout to understand that it was wrong to criticize his manners.
Chapter 3
Burris Ewell, Walter Cunningham, and Chuck Little are all from extremely poor families. However, there are great differences both in appearance and in attitudes, particularly between the Cunninghams and the Ewells. What are those differences and why do you suppose they exist?
The difference between the Cunninghams and Ewells is how they think and act, the e Cunninghams are very hardworking and do not take things for granted. They seem to be proud compared to the Ewells, they are disrespectful, don’t care about education, and take advantage when possible.
Chapter 3
Atticus tells Scout, “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view… until you climb in his skin and walk around in it.” What are some of the things that Scout begins to realize at this point? (39). Why does Atticus say that the law is rigid for “common folk,” but it is bent in certain ways for the Ewells?
Scout begins to realize how she should understand a persons perspective first before making assumptions, Atticus says that because the Ewells can break some rules because they will definitely not change.
Chapter 3
What is the “compromise” which Atticus suggests?
Atticus suggests that if Scout goes to school with perfect attendance, they can continue reading together.
Chapter 4
In what specific ways does Scout criticize the school she is attending?
Scout critizes the schools because of how Ms Caroline said that 1st graders shouldn’t know how to read or write til 3rd grade, also because Scout finds the class boring since she already knows how to write and read.
Chapter 4
Where do you suppose the gum and the pennies are coming from? What makes you think so?
The gum and pennies seem to be coming from Boo Radley because he probably wanted to interact with the two without scaring them.
Chapter 4
Scout has two reasons for wanting to quit the “Radley Game.” What are they?
One reason is because Scout feels bad for Boo Radley and also because she heard someone laughing in his house which makes her think he’s watching them.
Chapter 5
Chapter 5
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 6
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 7
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 8
Chapter 8
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 10
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 11
Chapter 11
Chapter 11
