To Kill a Mockingbird

Questions and Answers

What do Jem, Scout, and Dill do in the Radley yard at the beginning of the chapter?

They sneak into the Radley's backyard to peep in one of the windows.

What do they see that makes them run away?

They see the shadow of a man.

What happens to Jem's pants? What excuse does Dill make up to explain the situation?

Jem gets caught in the fence and has to kick his pants off; Dill says he won the pants from Jem in a game of strip poker.

Scout is unable to sleep because she is scared.

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How does Scout describe her sleepless night? Identify an example of personification in her description.

She describes it as terrifying, feeling haunted by various sounds; an example of personification is when she says 'the chinaberry trees were malignant, hovering, alive.' Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to Jem to go back and get his pants before morning, even though the mission is dangerous?

He does not want Atticus to find out what they were up to and wants to keep his father's respect. Signup and view all the answers

What might account for Jem's change of heart regarding their actions?

Jem's developing maturity and remorse for disappointing Atticus. Signup and view all the answers

How does Scout feel about Jem's newfound moral realization?

She feels bewildered and struggles to understand Jem's perspective. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sneaking into the Radley's Yard

Jem, Scout, and Dill sneak into the Radley yard to spy on Boo Radley.
They attempt to look through a window, but only see curtains and a distant light.
Jem climbs onto the back porch to look through another window.

Encounter with a Shadow

A shadow of a man appears on the back porch, causing panic.
The children flee the yard quickly in fear.

Jem's Pants Incident

While escaping, Jem gets caught in the fence and has to kick off his pants.
Dill fabricates a story about winning the pants in a game of strip poker to explain their absence to Atticus.

Scout's Overactive Imagination

Scout struggles to sleep due to her heightened fear after the night’s events.
Every sound becomes exaggerated in her mind, leading to terror.

Personification in Scout's Thoughts

Scout imagines various sounds as threats related to Boo Radley.
She personifies the chinaberry trees, describing them as malignant and alive, enhancing her fear.

Importance of Respect for Atticus

Jem feels compelled to retrieve his pants to avoid disappointing Atticus and losing his respect.
Maintaining Atticus’s trust is a significant concern for Jem.

Jem's Maturing Perspective

Jem reflects on the morality of their actions and feels guilt for potentially letting down Atticus.
His feelings indicate a shift in maturity, as he begins to consider the implications of their prank.

Scout's Childlike Innocence

Scout remains unable to grasp Jem's more mature realization about right and wrong.
Her confusion signals a developing divergence in their perspectives, highlighting the difference in their maturity levels.

Description

Explore Chapter 6 of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' with flashcards that delve into the events surrounding Jem, Scout, and Dill's adventure in the Radley yard. This quiz focuses on their daring actions and observations as they seek to catch a glimpse of Boo Radley. Test your understanding and recall of this pivotal moment in the story.