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What does Scout find in one of the trees at the edge of the Radley lot?
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?
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?
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?
What literary term best fits Scout's description of summer?
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What is a 'Hot Steam'?
What is a 'Hot Steam'?
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What game do the children make up in this chapter?
What game do the children make up in this chapter?
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Summarize the tire incident. Who do you suppose was in the Radley house, and what did Scout hear?
Summarize the tire incident. Who do you suppose was in the Radley house, and what did Scout hear?
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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.
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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.
