Minich ~ Spring Final Exam Review ~ 9th Lit ~ TKAM Portion (COMPLETE ON SEPARATE PAPER or TYPE)

Ch. / Checking for Understanding Questions
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  1. Describe the setting of the novel.
  1. Why does the Radley Place fascinate Scout, Dill, and Jem?

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  1. Why does Scout end up in trouble on her first day of school?
  1. Why does Miss Caroline have such a bad first day?

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  1. Which characters represent the two types of poor people in this novel? Describe each.
  1. Why are the Ewells allowed special privileges?

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  1. Reread the last sentence of chapter 4. How does your perception of Boo Radley at the end of the book change the way you interpret this line?

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  1. What reasons does Atticus give when he tells the children to leave Boo alone and stop playing the Boo Radley game?
  1. Compare and contrast Miss Maudie and Miss Stephanie.

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  1. What does Jem say to Scout at the end of this chapter that signifies they may be naturally parting ways?

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  1. List the items found in the tree knothole. What do they have in common?
  1. Why does Mr. Nathan Radley fill the hole with cement? Discuss the symbolism here.

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  1. How do Scout and Jem differ in this chapter?
  1. Describe Jem’s epiphany (moment of realization) and his emotional confession to Atticus.
  1. How is this chapter key in describing Miss Maudie’s character?
  1. This chapter begins Jem’s disillusionment with cruelty in the adult world. Define disillusionment, and discuss how this moment foreshadows later events that Jem will have to work through emotionally.

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  1. What does Atticus tell Scout about his reasons for defending Tom?
  1. In what ways do the ugly realities of the adult world begin to disrupt Scout and Jem’s childhood innocence?
  1. What do Jem and Scout get for Christmas and how does this become a symbol in the book?
  1. If you had to sum up Atticus’ parenting style in 1-2 sentences, what would you include?

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  1. What does the rabid dog symbolize? What does Atticus shooting the dog symbolize?
  1. Why is it a sin to kill a mockingbird?

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  1. Why does Jem destroy Mrs. Dubose’s flowers?
  1. When Atticus states that Mrs. Dubose is a model of real courage, what does he mean?

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  1. How does Harper Lee portray the black community in this chapter?
  1. What does Scout notice about Calpurnia when she goes to church?

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  1. Explain Aunt Alexandra’s complex character – what makes her narrow-minded in this chapter, but sympathetic later on?

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  1. How does Atticus explain rape to Scout?
  2. Why does Dill run away from home?
  3. How does Dill represent their childhood world?
  1. What event in this chapter shows Jem’s maturation?

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  1. What is the mood in Maycomb before the trial?
  1. How does Scout stop the mob?

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  1. What is Dolphus Raymond’s significance in the novel?

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  1. Describe the Ewell’s “home.”
  1. What is significant/ ironic about the juxtaposition (placement) of the Ewell’s property next to the Negro settlement?

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  1. Why does Mayella think Atticus is making fun of her?
  1. Describe Mayella on the stand.

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  1. What fatal mistake does Tom make during his testimony and why is this so significant?
  1. Why does Dill during the trial?

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  1. Why does Jem feel confident that Atticus will win?

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  1. As they wait for the verdict, Scout thinks of earlier events that she compares to the trial. What are they?
  1. In what way could Jem also function as a symbolic mockingbird?

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  1. Who sends food over to the Finches? Why?
  1. What does Atticus mean when he says, “only children weep”?

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  1. What bill will have to be paid “one of these days” according to Atticus?

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  1. Describe the conversation at the Missionary Society meeting. What obvious literary device is used in this chapter?

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  1. Explain the statement, “Tom was tried in the secret courts of men’s hearts.” In what way are hearts like courts?

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  1. Describe the irony of Miss Gates’s statement, “We (American People) don’t believe in persecuting anyone.” What is she referring to?
  1. Why does Jem get upset with Scout? What does this show us about his worldview right now?

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  1. How does comedy meet suspense in this chapter?

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  1. Describe the mood at the beginning of the chapter.
  1. How does Scout’s costume saver her life?
  1. Where would you put Bob Ewell on the “villain scale”? 1-10 (10 being the worst kind) Why?

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  1. How did Boo know Jem and Scout were in trouble?
  1. How does Scout describe Boo?

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  1. Why is Atticus so worried throughout the chapter? What does he think happened?
  1. What does Scout compare Boo’s potential exposure to?

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  1. What is Atticus’ final statement about people?
  1. Where does Atticus spend the night? What does this tell us about him?