TKAM Chapter 3

Why does Scout try to beat up Walter Cunningham outside of the school?

• Because Walter stole Scout's lunch after he refused to take money from Miss Caroline

• Because Walter made fun of Scout for already knowing how to read and write

• Because Scout got in trouble for trying to explain to Miss Caroline why Walter wouldn't take her money

• Because Scout is having a bad day, and Walter is the first person she saw when she left the building

What does Jem do after he stops Scout from beating up Walter?

• Jem helps Walter beat up Scout

• Jem asks Walter questions about his father, since Walter's father is one of Atticus' clients

• Jem invites Walter to the Finch house for lunch

• Jem takes Walter to the school nurse

Why does Scout get in trouble with Calpurnia during lunch?

• Scout uses her hands to eat her lunch instead of using a fork

• Scout starts eating before everyone at the table has been served their food, which is disrespectful

• Scout spends the entire meal chewing with her mouth open, which does not show proper manners

• Scout makes fun of Walter for pouring syrup on his food, which is rude, since Walter is her company

What happens after lunch that upsets Miss Caroline?

• Miss Caroline hears Scout reading out loud to the other students

• Miss Caroline finds lice on Burris Ewell's head

• Miss Caroline finds out that Walter took money from another student but wouldn't take it from her

• Miss Caroline is not able to get the class to stop talking while she is teaching

What does the reader learn about Burris Ewell and his family?

• They recently moved to Maycomb from New York and are not familiar with how to behave in the South

• They are clients of Atticus and have been friends with with Finch family for many years

• They only attend school on the first day every year; they are dirty, don't follow the rules/laws, and are disrespectful

• They are actually related to Boo Radley and are the only people who have seen him in a very long time

What agreement does Atticus make with Scout?

• Scout does not have to go to school if Burris Ewell does not have to go to school

• Atticus will continue reading with Scout at night as long as she continues going to school

• Atticus will report the Ewell family to the police for not attending school as long as Scout keeps going to school

• Atticus and Scout can continue reading together, but he will have to be the one reading out loud from now on

What lesson does Calpurnia try to teach Scout?

• Everyone deserves respect, no matter who they are

• It's important to have good table manners

• If someone doesn't like something you're doing, you should keep it a secret

• It's important to act like a lady at all times

What does the reader learn about Atticus in chapter three?

• Atticus realizes that they need Calpurnia to work for them, but he does not really like her

• Atticus respects and appreciates Calpurnia; he is not racist and feels everyone should be treated with respect

• Atticus believes that some people are better than others

• Atticus has hated the Ewell family since he was a child