To Kill A Mockingbird

Question 1

What do Jem and Scout find in the knot hole?

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Answer 1

Chewing gum, a coin, soap figures, a whole pack of chewing gum, tarnished spelling medal, pocket watch on a chain with an aluminium knife, ball of twine

Question 2

How do Jem and Scout’s views of the knot-hole gifts differ?

Answer 2

Scout is superstitious and thinks the things belong to someone else. Wants to tell Atticus.
Jem appreciates the gifts and wants to write a letter of thanks. More upset when the hole is filled.

Question 3

What is a libel?

Answer 3

Damage to a person’s reputation

Question 4

Why is Tom Robinson only introduced at a later stage in the book?

Answer 4

Sets scene. Establishes background. Introduces and develops characters.

Question 5

What does it mean to kill a mockingbird?

Answer 5

To hurt something harmless and vulnerable.

Question 6

What is courage in Atticus’s view?

Answer 6

Doing what’s right when you know you can’t win

Question 7

What is the gossip about Mr Dolphus Raymond?

Answer 7

He is always drunk because of drinking alcohol from a bag. He has a common law black wife and mixed-race children

Question 8

What does Scout hear during and after the attack?

Answer 8

A dull crunching sound
Heavy breathing and violent coughing
A man groan and pull something heavy along the ground

Question 9

Describe Jem and Scout’s injuries after the attack

Answer 9

Jem has a broken arm
Both have bumps on their heads
Scout has injuries from the chicken wire

Question 10

What were the children’s interactions with Boo Radley?

Answer 10

Touch house, blind moved
Fell out tyre, heard laughter 
Note with fishing rod
Play
Peep through window, shot at
Objects found
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