To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter 4-5

What does the kid's play reveal about the theme of To Kill a Mockingbird?

• Children are thermostats of their environment; they will mirror what they see and hear in their daily lives.
• Scout and Jem are vile and disrespectful of the people around them.
• Love is a result of constant nurturing and reassurance.
• Cruelty 

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In Chapter 4, what does Atticus's reaction to the kid's play show about his role as a father figure?

• Atticus is relieved that the children are not mocking Boo Radley and thus are not making a fool out of him.
• Atticus enjoys seeing the kids practice their social skills in such a negative and opressive environment.
• Atticus is reserved and distant when he speaks to the kids; he gives them the space to take responsibility for themselves, even if that means he knows they lie.
• Atticus is upset at the fact that the kids are taking what they hear in the neighborhood and turning it into a game. He silently believes the kids should know better. 

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The tone of chapter 4 shifts from one of lighthearted play to one of ___

• Miserable Accusation
• Sincere Optimism 
• Morose Judgement
• Contemplative Apprehension

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Which of the following BEST describes Jem's social beliefs?

• "Sometimes [Hot Steams] stretch all the way across the road, but if you hafta go through one you say, 'Angel-bring, life-in-death; get off the road.'"
• "Jem told me I was being a girl, that girls awlays imagined things, that's why people hated them so."
• "No he don't, if he did he'd say he did."
• "Jem looked at me furiously, coudl not decline [to pick up the tire], ran down the sidewalk, treaded water at the gate, then dashed in and retrieved the tire." 

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Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of chapter 4? 

• The children learn not to mock other people because it is rude and shows a lack of respect toward others.
• Atticus learns to discipline his children as they grow older; he understands they must learn social order.
• Jem should have never began playing the game mocking Boo Radley because it caused Atticus to lose trust in them.
• The children play games that eventually lead to mocking a neighbor; Scout begins to realize that despite their age, others are watching them. 

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How does Miss Maudie compare or contrast to Miss Stephanie Crawford?

• Miss Maudie is much more empathetic and logical. She helps scout sort through gossip and reality.
• Miss Maudie is just like Miss Crawford; she entices Scout to continue her antics and games.
• Miss Maudie is more rigid and unforgiving than Miss Crawford; she does not want anybody spilling lies into the children's heads.
• Miss Maudie enjoys listening to town gossip and that is the reason she considers herself "just a Baptist."

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In chapter 5, the author makes all of the following assumptions except: 

• Scout begins to realize that certain attitudes do not respect other people's lives or beliefs.
• Miss Maudie is not well accepted by certain religious groups in Maycomb.
• Jem is bitter about his father's ability to reprimand him for his behavior. 
• Boo Radley looks out the window and enjoys seeing the kids at play.

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What is the irony in the children's decision to leave Boo Radley a note?

• The kids wanted to help Boo Radely socialize, but their reasons for doing so were based on the gossip they had heard around town.
• Dill was excited to give Boo Radley the note, but Jem was afraid of what Atticus would say when he found out what they did.
• Dill felt insulted that Jem would compare Boo Radley to his father, and decided not to join in on their adventure. 
• Atticus knew the children's plan all along, and had been the one laughing when they were trying to set up the plan. 

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What can we infer about Jem's character based on interactions with other characters throughout the novel thus far?

• Jem is a caring and loving individual who is just looking out for the best in others.
• Jem does not care for the people of Maycomb; he is just trying to survive and grow up in a town that has little and cares little about its inhabitants. 
• Jem is much more stubborn and spiteful when it comes to growing up and learning what it means to be a respectful and responsible. adult.
• Jem loves his family, and tries his best to teach his sister how to fit in and grow into the status quo. 

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Which of the following quotes best supports the notion that Jem and Scout are growing apart?

• “Don’t eat things you find, Scout.” “This wasn’t on the ground, it was in a tree.”

• Until it happened I did not realize that Jem was offended by my contradicting him on Hot Steams, and that he was patiently awaiting an opportunity to reward me.

• I was not so sure, but Jem told me I was being a girl, that girls always imagined things, that’s why other people hated them so, and if I started behaving like one I could just go off and find some to play with.

• He waited a respectful distance from the front steps, watched Atticus leave the house and walk toward town. When Atticus was out of earshot Jem yelled after him: “I thought I wanted to be a lawyer but I ain’t so sure now!”

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