To Kill a Mockingbird Readcheck (7-12)

What happens to the hole in the tree?

• Nathan Radley fills it with cement

• The tree is cut down

• A mockingbird builds a nest in it

• Jem gets his arm stuck in there

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Whose house catches fire in Chapter 8?

• The Finch family

• The Cunninghams

• Miss Maudie

• Mr. Avery

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why does Atticus wake the children instead of allowing them to sleep through the fire?

• He wants them to know what is happening
• He thinks that they caused the destruction
• He is concerned their house may catch fire
• He knows they would want to be there for Miss Maudie

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

What does Atticus discover about Scout after they return inside from the fire?

• She has suffered minor burns

• She wandered off while he was helping move furniture

• She was hiding at the Radley house

• She was covered by a mysterious blanket

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Who do we assume covered Scout with the blanket?

• Jem

• Miss Maudie

• Boo Radley

• Mr. Avery

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Miss Maudie is not upset about the fire. What does this show us about her character?

• She does not understand what has happened
• She is too old to care for her house anymore
• She is too old to live on her own anymore
• She is not concerned with material possessions

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What advice did Atticus give to Scout about dealing with people who say hurtful things?

• Give them what they deserve.

• Hold your head high and keep your fists down.

• Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

How does the town feel about Atticus defending Tom Robinson?

• They understand that Atticus must do his job.

• They hate it and call him names behind his back.

• They are proud of him.

• They don't know about it. It's a secret.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

Toward the end of chapter 9, what do Atticus and Uncle Jack talk about while Scout eavesdrops?

• Her fight with Francis

• Aunt Alexandra

• Jack's education

• The upcoming trial

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is Atticus’ reason for defending Tom Robinson?

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• “If he didn’t he would get fired. He was simply ordered to.”

• “He wasn’t really going to follow through with it.”

• “If he didn’t he couldn’t hold his head up in tow, represent the country, or tell Jem he should not to do something.”

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1