Children's Reactions and Decisions in Literature

In this chapter, Jem, Scout, and Dill plan to sneak a peek at Boo Radley. They execute their plan at night, but are discovered and must escape. The adventure ends with a reflection on their actions and the consequences they might face.

What does Jem ask his father at the beginning of Chapter Six?

• If they can visit the library

• If they can visit Miss Rachel's fish pool

• If they can go to the movies

• If they can have a sleepover

Why do the children decide to go out at night?

• To visit a friend

• To play hide and seek

• To peek into Boo Radley's window

• To go stargazing

What is the children's plan when they reach the Radley house?

• To peek into the window with the loose shutter

• To leave a note

• To play a prank

• To knock on the door

What do the children see that scares them at the Radley house?

• A dog

• A shadow of a man with a hat

• A ghost

• A police officer

How do the children react after seeing the shadow?

• They call for help

• They calmly walk back home

• They hide in the bushes

• They scream and run away

What do the children do after returning home?

• They go to sleep immediately

• They discuss the night's events

• They plan another adventure

• They tell their parents

What is the neighborhood's reaction to the commotion at the Radley house?

• They ignore it

• They gather to discuss it

• They call the police

• They go back to sleep

Why is Jem determined to retrieve his pants?

• He doesn't want to get in trouble

• He wants to prove his bravery

• He needs them for school

• They are his favorite pair