TKAM Reading Guide Chapters 1-8
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Score /10 Chapter Questions Due
Score /10 Extended Response
Directions: Answer all questions in complete sentences on a separate piece of paper. Be sure to label the chapter in which the questions are from. Attach this sheet to your questions.
Chapter One:
1. Approximately when does the story begin? Show evidence to support your answer.
2. Why is Boo fascinating to the children?
Chapter Two:
Scout makes three mistakes during her first day at school. What are her mistakes, and why do they make Miss Caroline so angry?
Chapter Three:
1. 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?
2. Why does Atticus say the law is rigid for “common folk,” but it is bent in certain ways for the Ewells?
Chapter Four:
Scout has two reasons for wanting to quit the “Radley Game.” What are they?
Chapter Five:
Based on the description of Miss Maudie and her conversation with Scout, write a brief character analysis of Miss Maudie. Give evidence for support.
Chapter Six:
After the incident, Jem’s real desire is not just to recover his pants but also to keep on good terms with Atticus. What does this tell you about Jem’s relationship with his father?
Chapter Seven:
Explain why Mr. Nathan Radley fills the hole in the tree with cement. Why
does Jem cry about this?
Chapter Eight:
After the fire is over, how does Miss Maudie feel about the destruction of her
house? What does this tell you about her character, her values?
Extended Response Questions
Directions: Select one of the three questions below and write an extended response. Be sure to use information from the novel to support your answer. This will be a graded assignment worth 10 points and due the same time the Reading Guide questions are due! Be sure to check the calendar for due dates!
Ø Which details of the narrative in Chapter one hint that Arthur Radley, whom the children imagine as a monster, has himself been a victim of abuse?
Ø What differences can you find between Miss Caroline Fisher’s views on education and Atticus’ views?
Ø According to Miss Maudie, Attics “is the same in his house as he is on the public streets. ” Why do you think it might be difficult to maintain the same behavior in private that one practices in public?