Mockingbird 10-11

1) What is NOT a description Scout uses for Atticus in chapter 10?

• Atticus is nearly 50

• Atticus is renowned as the best lawyer in town

• Atticus sits and read all day

• Atticus doesn't hunt or gamble like the other dads

2) Why is it a sin to kill a mockingbird?

• they are an endangered species

• it was the bird Noah used in the Bible when he survived the flood

• it is Alabama's state bird

• they don't do anything but sing

3) What does Atticus do that shocks the kids later in chapter ten?

• he is arrested for drinking and gambling

• he tries out for the community production of "Our Town"

• he is an expert marksman with a shotgun

• he gets engaged to a lady he met in Mobile while working as a legislator

4) Why does Jem lose his temper in chapter 11?

• Scout won't stop bothering him about Boo Radley

• Cecil Jacobs won't leave Scout alone about Attiucs' case

• Mrs. Dubose insults Atticus saying he's no better than the trash he works for

• Attius won't listen to him about the threats the community is sending to them.

What does Jem do when he loses his temper with Mrs. Dubose?

• he destroys her prized flowers

• he graffiti's her fence

• he uses some of the worst language that Scout has ever heard

• he beats up her grandson

5) What is Jem's punishment for his behavior?

• he must read to Mrs. Dubose for a month

• he must become Mrs. Dubose full time gardener for a month

• he must write an essay outlining what he did wrong and how he will do better next time

• he will receive thirty lashings

6) How does Atticus respond to insults like "n-- lover"?

• he is furious and forbids Scout from playing with Cecil

• he ignores it and tries to love everyone

• he called Alexandra and demands Francis apologizes

• he is confused by what it means

What was Atticus' advice for dealing with Mrs. Dubose?

• do nice things for her despite her meaness

• ignore her insults and be a gentleman

• be polite but firm when disagreeing with her

• tell him and he'll deal with her

Who is Heck Tate?

• Atticus' assistant

• the sheriff of Maycomb

• Scout's new teacher

• Atticus' old high school friend

What role does Heck Tate play in chapter 10?

• He's the one who catches Jem losing his temper

• He's the one who gets Atticus to shoot the dog

• He's the reason Jem loses his temper

• He's a witness to the Grand Jury trial