To Kill A Mockingbird Chapter 4 Quiz

Questions and Answers

What does Scout find in one of the trees at the edge of the Radley lot?

Two pieces of gum.

What do Scout and Jem find inside the small box wrapped in tin foil?

Two old Indian head pennies.

Aside from the Radley place, what other house do the kids avoid, and why?

Mrs. Dubose because people said that she was mean.

What literary term best fits Scout's description of summer?

Metaphor. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Hot Steam'?

Somebody who can't get to heaven and wallows around on lonesome roads. Signup and view all the answers

What game do the children make up in this chapter?

'Boo Radley.' Signup and view all the answers

Summarize the tire incident. Who do you suppose was in the Radley house, and what did Scout hear?

Jem pushed Scout in the tire and Boo Radley was inside the house. She heard someone laughing. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 4 Study Notes

Scout discovers two pieces of gum in a tree at the Radley lot. Later, she and Jem find a small box wrapped in tin foil containing two old Indian head pennies.
The children decide to keep the items and intend to inquire at school if they belong to anyone.
Scout uses a metaphor to describe summer, comparing it to various things that evoke the essence of the season.
The kids avoid Mrs. Dubose's house because it is rumored that she is mean-spirited and unfriendly.
The concept of "Hot Steam" emerges as a superstition; it refers to someone who cannot enter heaven and roams lonely roads, potentially affecting others by taking their breath away when they die.
The children invent a game called "Boo Radley," revolving around the mysterious figure of Boo Radley.
An incident occurs where Jem pushes Scout inside a tire down the sidewalk in retaliation for her challenge. During this event, Scout hears laughter coming from inside the Radley house, suggesting Boo Radley is present.

Description

Test your knowledge of Chapter 4 from 'To Kill A Mockingbird' with these study questions. Explore key items and interactions between Scout and Jem as they uncover hidden treasures. This quiz is perfect for reviewing themes and character developments in the novel.