TKAM Post Questions

                                                   

To Kill a Mockingbird “Post” Questions

Chapters 2 and 3 

1.) For what does Scout get into trouble with Miss Caroline? What does this reveal about Scout’s character? And Miss Caroline’s? And Burris’?   

2.) What is the difference between “Cunningham poor” and “Finch poor” and “Ewell Poor”?

3.) What solution does Atticus propose for Scout’s problems at school? What does this reveal about Atticus’s character?  

4.) Free Response Post

Chapters 4 and 5

1.) Describe Scout’s relationship with Calpurnia up to this point in the novel. Can we trust Scout’s perspective on this issue? Why or why not? 

2.)  What do you think is the significance of the last line of Chap. 4? Be sure to quote it directly in your response.  

3.) What can you infer about Miss Maudie’s character based on clues provided in the novel?  

4.) What does it mean, “Atticus Finch is the same in his house as he is on the public streets?” (61)

5.) Free Response Post

Chapters 6 and 7

1.)Why do the children play the “Radley Game?”  What does it reveal about them (together and individually)?

2.)What does Scout mean by “It was then that Jem and I first began to part company?” 

3.) Explain Jem’s statement: “When I went back they were folded across the fence . . . like they were expectin’ me.” 

4.) Free Response Post

Chapters 8 and 9

1.)How does Scout end up with a blanket across her shoulders? Why would Harper Lee include this moment in the book?

2.) Discuss Atticus' explanation for the case to Scout. What does Atticus mean when he says, "simply because we were licked a hundred years before we started is no reason for us not to try to win..."

3.) Free Response

Chapters 10 and 11

1.) Why do you think Atticus never let on that he was an expert marksman?

2.) Why does Atticus consider it a sin to kill a mockingbird but okay to kill a mad dog?

3.) Explain Atticus's definition of courage at the end of Chapter 11.

Chapters 12 and 13

1.) What affect does Aunt Alexandra have on the routines of Atticus, Jem, and Scout? Why?

2.) Explain the last line of Chapter 13.

3.) Free response

Chapters 14 and 15

1.) Write an 8 to 10 line poem about Dill.

2.) What is it that caused a mob to form? To disperse? Why do people do things while part of a mob they would not do on their own?

3.) Free response post

 

 Chapters 16 and 17

1.) Why is Dolphus Raymond in the book?

2.) Describe the Ewell place. Why do you think there are geraniums in the yard?

3.) Free response post

Chapters 18 and 19

1.) Pay attention to Mayella’s testimony. Are there inconsistencies? Do your feelings about her change once she testifies? In what way?

2.) What does Tom Robinson suggest happened the day of the rape? Do you think the jury will believe his version of events? Explain why you think this.

3.) Contrast Tom Robinson’s treatment by Atticus and then by Gilmer.

4.) Free response post

Chapters 20 and 21

1.) Why does Harper Lee put these events in the order she does: Dolphus Raymond’s conversation with the children, then the closing statement, then Calpurnia’s appearance, then the verdict and the response to Atticus’s exit?

2.) Free response post

Chapters 22 and 23

1.) What do we learn has happened to Atticus and how do we find this out? Are you surprised by his reaction?

2.) Atticus tells Jem: “So far nothing in your life has interfered with your reasoning process.” What is he talking about?

3.) What are the four kinds of people Jem says exist in Maycomb county? Do you agree with his assessment?

Chapters 24 and 25

1.) Why do you think Chapter 24 is in the book?

2.) Does the news about Tom surprise you? Why or why not?

3.) Free Response post

Chapters 26 and 27

1.) What is ironic about the lesson Miss Gates is teaching the children?

2.) What are the different ways Bob Ewell continues to be a problem in Maycomb? Why do you think this is important?

3.) Free Response post

Chapters 28 and 29

1.)  Make a list of mistakes that Jem and Scout make on their way home from school. Explain (briefly) why they are mistakes. You can do this in bullet point form if you like.

2.) Free Response post

Chapters 30 and 31

Write a reflection about the novel. You could answer any of the below questions or make up your own, but you should focus on the novel as a whole:

·         What are the important themes/ideas you will take from this book?

·         What connections do you see between this book and other books/stories we have read in this class?

·         Did you like this book better than others? Why or Why not?

·         Do you think this book, written in 1960, is still relevant to us and our current culture/time?

·         You’re reading this novel after writing your own short story. Are there things you have learned as a writer from reading this book?