Exploring Boo Radley and the Knothole

What do Jem and Scout find in the knothole of the tree on the Radley property?

• A collection of old coins

• A series of small gifts, including gum and carved soap figures

• A map of the neighborhood

• A letter addressed to them

Why do Jem and Scout think someone is leaving these items for them?

• They believe it's a prank by their classmates

• They think it's a way for Boo Radley to communicate with them

• They assume it's a coincidence

• They suspect their father is behind it

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How does Jem react when Nathan Radley fills the knothole with cement?

• He is indifferent and doesn't care

• He is relieved and feels safer

• He is upset and cries

• He is confused but accepts it

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What does Jem's reaction to the cemented knothole reveal about his understanding of Boo Radley?

• He believes Boo is dangerous

• He realizes Boo is trying to be friendly

• He thinks Boo is a myth

• He feels Boo is indifferent to them

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How does Scout’s perspective on Boo Radley change during this section?

• She becomes more afraid of him

• She starts to see him as a real person rather than a monster

• She loses interest in him completely

• She becomes angry with him

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Does Scout seem more or less afraid of Boo Radley? Why?

• More afraid, because of the stories she hears

• Less afraid, because she realizes he is kind

• More afraid, because of the gifts

• Less afraid, because she thinks he moved away

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Why does Nathan Radley say he filled the knothole with cement?

• To prevent the tree from dying

• To stop the children from playing near the tree

• To protect the gifts from being stolen

• To keep animals from nesting in it

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Do you believe Nathan Radley's reasoning for filling the knothole with cement? Why or why not?

• Yes, because trees often need cement to stay healthy

• No, because the tree was healthy and it was an excuse to stop communication

• Yes, because he is a trustworthy character

• No, because he wanted to protect the children

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Who is Jem?

• Scout's older brother

• Scout's cousin

• A neighbor

• A classmate

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Who is Boo Radley?

• A mysterious neighbor

• Scout's uncle

• A school teacher

• A local shopkeeper

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