Mockingbird Group Quiz: Chapters 9-11 (Please do not write on this)
1. When Scout asks Atticus why he will defend Tom Robinson, he says, “If I didn’t, I couldn’t hold up my head in town; I couldn’t even tell you or Jem not to do something again.” Explain what he meant.
2. Atticus tells the children that it is a sin to kill a mockingbird. Miss Maudie tells the children why. What did she say?
3. When Atticus is talking with Uncle Jack about the upcoming Tom Robinson trial on p. 88, he says he prays Jem and Scout will get through it all without catching “Maycomb’s usual disease.” What does he mean?
4. At the beginning of chapter 10, Scout and Jem are ashamed of Atticus. List two of Atticus’ faults as she sees them.
5. Miss Maudie tries to explain why Atticus does not use a gun. What does she say? What does this say about Atticus?
6. Why won’t Jem allow Scout to brag about Atticus’ shooting at school? Do you agree with him? Why?
7. Why is Atticus so insistent about the children being polite to Mrs. Dubose?
8. What was the real reason Mrs. Dubose wants Jem to read to her?
9. On p. 112, Atticus explains to the children why he considers Mrs. Dubose to be a “great lady” and a brave person. How does this fit in with his explanation of why he is defending Tom Robinson?
10. What kind of father is Atticus? What are his best qualities? Be ready to give examples that show his qualities.
11. Atticus tries to explain what he thinks is real bravery (p. 112). Think of real world examples – perhaps famous people or maybe someone who is not well-known – and explain why you think they are brave. Be ready to present this person to the class with examples of how he/she fits Atticus’ definition of bravery.
Mockingbird Group Quiz: Chapters 9-11 (Please do not write on this)
1. When Scout asks Atticus why he will defend Tom Robinson, he says, “If I didn’t, I couldn’t hold up my head in town; I couldn’t even tell you or Jem not to do something again.” Explain what he meant.
2. Atticus tells the children that it is a sin to kill a mockingbird. Miss Maudie tells the children why. What did she say?
3. When Atticus is talking with Uncle Jack about the upcoming Tom Robinson trial on p. 88, he says he prays Jem and Scout will get through it all without catching “Maycomb’s usual disease.” What does he mean?
4. At the beginning of chapter 10, Scout and Jem are ashamed of Atticus. List two of Atticus’ faults as she sees them.
5. Miss Maudie tries to explain why Atticus does not use a gun. What does she say? What does this say about Atticus?
6. Why won’t Jem allow Scout to brag about Atticus’ shooting at school? Do you agree with him? Why?
7. Why is Atticus so insistent about the children being polite to Mrs. Dubose?
8. What was the real reason Mrs. Dubose wants Jem to read to her?
9. On p. 112, Atticus explains to the children why he considers Mrs. Dubose to be a “great lady” and a brave person. How does this fit in with his explanation of why he is defending Tom Robinson?
10. What kind of father is Atticus? What are his best qualities? Be ready to give examples that show his qualities.
11. Atticus tries to explain what he thinks is real bravery (p. 112). Think of real world examples – perhaps famous people or maybe someone who is not well-known – and explain why you think they are brave. Be ready to present this person to the class with examples of how he/she fits Atticus’ definition of bravery.