Here are some questions for chapters 6-10. Is everyone enjoying the story so far???
Chapter 6- Jem takes a big risk by going to retrieve his pants. This decision, according to Scout, is the point where "Jem and I first began to part company." (p. 56) Explain why you think Jem's choice was one he had to make, and why Scout couldn't understand it.
Chapter 7- Mr. Radley filled the knot-hole in the tree with cement. When Jem questioned him, he states that the "tree is dying," which we discover is not necessarily true. Why do you think Mr. Radley would plug the knot-hole?
Chapter 8- Boo Radley came out and placed a blanket around Scout's shoulders without her even knowing. What does this tell us about his character?
Chapter 9- In an analogy, Scout compares Aunt Alexandra to Mt. Everest. How would you describe her?
Chapter 10- In Chapter 10, we're given some insight to the author's idea for the title of the story. Explain what the phrase, "to kill a mockingbird" means.
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I am enjoying the story so far.
Chapter 6:
When Jem goes to retrieve his pants it is because he can not just leave them lying by the fence. Jem could have been in serious trouble if someone found his pants by Boo's house. Scout could not understand his decision because she was worried about her brother, and did not want anything bad to happen to him. She was worried that he would be hurt by Mr. Radley, and that he would get in even more trouble. Jem made the right decision by getting his pants because they were mended and laid neatly over the fence, and there was no one there to see him retrieve his pants.
Hi Mackenzie, and thanks for responding. I agree with you that Jem could have been in serious trouble, and I think alot of his decision came from his conscience weighing on his mind.. knowing that he lied to his father, and the guilt associated with that helped him to make his decision. I'm also enjoying the story.. I haven't read it since I was in tenth grade, which was some time ago!! I'll be posting questions for the next five chapters soon. Happy Reading!!
I think that Jem's descion to get his pants by himself was for the obvious reason. He needed to get them off the fence, so he wouldn't get into even more trouble, and he wanted to be independent. Scout always wants to tag along and he quickly and effectively needed to get them so that is why I do not think Scout would understand.
What a great story so far! Hope everyone is enjoying it.. I have some questions for Chapters 11-15 for you to try:
Chap. 11- How do you feel about Jem's "punishment" for ruining Mrs. Dubose's camellias? What do you think he learned?
Chap. 12- How does Scout feel at Calpurnia's church?
Chap. 13- Near the end of the chapter, Scout comments, "I can't remember everything Finches are supposed to do..." What response does Atticus give? Why?
Chap. 14- What impression do you get of Dill's life, away from Maycomb?
Chap. 15- Explain Mr. Cunningham's reaction to Scout during the "mob" scene.
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