The snowman Jem builds is made primarily from dirt, not snow. Why does this matter to the plot?, It proves that Jem is growing up and as a teenager he is lazy and decides to take shortcuts., For Jem it represented Tom Robinson and therefore his support during the trial., It is a symbol of racial mixing, which Atticus uses to teach the neighbours a lesson., It reveals that there was barely enough snow in Maycomb, emphasizing how unsual winter is., When Miss Maudie's house burns down, she greets the disaster with surprising cheer. What does she say she has always wanted?, A smaller house with more room for her garden., To live with Miss Stephanie Crawford., To move closer to the Finch family., A house entirely made of brick., At the end of Chapter 8, Scout discovers she is wearing a blanket she does not remember receiving. Who placed it around her shoulders?, Atticus worrying she was cold., Calpurnia, who had slipped out of the house., Miss Maudi, grateful for the children's company and support., Boo Radley, who had crept out unnoticed., Atticus tells Scout he will almost certainly lose Tom Robinson's case. Why does he say he is defending Tom anyway?, He is legally required to take the case as a court appointed lawyer., He believes he can win on appeal if not at trial., He could not hold his head up or ask his children to obey him if not., Tom Robinson was a member of his Church congregation., What exactly does Francis say about Atticus that causes Scout to split her knuckle on his teeth?, He says that Atticus is 'ruining the family' by letting the children run wild., He Atticus would be accountable for them not showing their face in town again., He tells Scout that Atticus would lose the trial and be laughed out of town., He calls Atticus a 'church lover' and accuses him of tarnishing the family's name., Uncle Jack punishes Scout for fighting Francis without first hearing her side of the story. What does Scout's complaint reveal about the difference between Uncle Jack and Atticus as parents?, Uncle Jack is stricter and more consistent, while Atticus is too lenient., Uncle Jack acts on impulse, Atticus doesn't., Scout forgave Uncle Jack because she didn't mind the punishment., Uncle Jack is simply following Atticus's instructions to discipline Scout., Atticus says he worries about what 'disease' he hopes Jem and Scout won't catch from Maycomb. What does he mean?, The irrational racism and mob mentality that overtakes 'reasonable people' whenever a Black person is involved., The influenza epidemic spreading through the county., The tendency to drink alcohol that he sees in many local men., The gossip and nosiness that characterises neighbours like Miss Stephanie Crawford., Atticus tells Jem it is a sin to kill a mockingbird. Miss Maudie explains why. Which reason does she give?, Mockingbirds are rare and endangered in Alabama., hey are sacred birds in the Finch family tradition., Killing them brings bad luck, according to local superstition., They do nothing but sing for people's enjoyment., Mr. Heck Tate hands the rifle to Atticus rather than shooting the rabid dog himself. What is his stated reason?, He is afraid of this dog and cannot get close enough., The angle is dangerous and Tate does not trust his own aim., He has not cleaned his rifle and it may misfire., It is legally the responsibility of the property owner to deal with a dangerous animal., After witnessing Atticus shoot the dog, Jem tells Scout not to boast about it at school. What does this reveal about Jem?, Jem is embarrassed that his father had to kill an animal., Jem is worried other children will challenge Atticus to prove himself., Jem does not yet believe what he saw and needs time to process it., Jem understands that it is not something Atticus takes pride in., Why does Jem ultimately destroy Mrs. Dubose's camellia bushes?, She falsely accuses him of breaking Miss Maudie's scuppernong arbour., She throws water on Scout and Jem as they pass her house., She threatens to report Atticus to the sheriff for raising his children poorly., She says Atticus is 'no better than the niggers and trash he works for.', As punishment for destroying the camellias, Jem must read to Mrs. Dubose every afternoon. What is the real, hidden purpose of her requiring him to read to her?, She genuinely enjoys Ivanhoe and cannot read it herself due to failing eyesight., The reading sessions distract her during the crucial minutes she is fighting her morphine addiction., he wants to humiliate Jem by making him serve her after what he did., Atticus has secretly asked her to keep Jem occupied so he stays out of trouble., fter Mrs. Dubose's death, Atticus redefines 'real courage' for Jem. Which of the following best captures what he says?, Real courage is knowing you are beaten before you start, yet beginning anyway and seeing it through to the end., Real courage is facing physical danger without flinching, as Atticus did with the rabid dog., Real courage is refusing to apologise when you know you were right., Real courage is protecting your family from the opinions of your community., What does Mrs. Dubose leave Jem in the candy box after she dies?, A handwritten apology note for her cruelty., A sprig of cotton, symbolising the Old South she treasured., A single white camellia — the Snow-on-the-Mountain she had threatened would never grow back., A Confederate coin, representing her pride in Southern heritage., Across Chapters 8–11, a recurring idea emerges: people are not what they appear. Which pairing BEST illustrates this theme using two different characters?, Miss Maudie (cheerful after the fire) and Boo Radley (secretly protective)., Francis (rude at Christmas) and Uncle Jack (fair after the fight)., Atticus (seemingly ordinary) and Mrs. Dubose (secretly fighting addiction to die with dignity)., Calpurnia (stern) and Jem (impulsive).

Chapters 9-11

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