TKMB 4-6
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TKMB Chapters 4-6
Chapter 4 Questions
1.) What does Scout think of current fashions in education? What do her opinions reveal about Scout’s character?
2.) What risky behavior do Scout and Jem engage in?
3.) Why do the children make Boo’s story into a game?
4.) How does Atticus react to the game? What does his reaction tell us about his character?
5.) Identify at least 2 slang words/phrases appropriate to the 1930’s in Maycomb Alabama. Translate these words/phrases into today’s language.
Chapter 5 Questions
6.) Describe the relationship between Dill and Scout. Include how he treats her and how she reacts to his treatment. How is this treatment typical and atypical (not typical) of this setting?
7.) Characterize Miss Maudie Atkinson (characterization=personality traits, actions, thoughts/feelings, other people’s points of view). How typical is she of Maycomb’s women? What do the children think of her?
8.) What reasons does Atticus give for the children not to play the Boo Radley game? Do you think he is right? Why?
Chapter 6 Questions
9.) What kind of risky activity do Scout, Jem and Dill engage in? Explain their cover-up (how they avoid being caught).
10.) Who is blamed for trespassing on the Radley Place? What does this blame reveal about the setting (time and place) of the novel?
11.) What causes fear in the hearts of Scout and Jem?
