To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter Reflective Quiz

### Scout's Encounter with a Roly-Poly

• Scout finds a roly-poly bug in her room, and is about to squish it.
• Jem stops her, explaining that roly-poly bugs “don’t bother you.”
• Jem’s response hints at his growing maturity and understanding of the natural world.
• This scene underscores Scout’s curiosity and her sometimes-insensitive nature.

### Dill’s Story of Tom Robinson's Death

• Dill recounts his experience accompanying Atticus to visit Helen Robinson, Tom’s widow, the night he died.
• Atticus, Calpurnia, and Jem went to the Robinson’s cabin after Tom's death, to offer support to Helen.
• Dill describes Helen's reaction to Atticus's visit as one of shock and grief, comparing her to an ant stomped by a giant.
• The event is treated with quiet sensitivity, highlighting Atticus's empathy and the somber reality of Tom's fate.

The Reactions to Tom Robinson's Death

• The news of Tom’s death spreads quickly throughout Maycomb.
• The community’s response is a mix of gossip, prejudice, and a sense of confirmation of racial stereotypes.
• Mr. Underwood, the editor of the local newspaper, writes an editorial that criticizes Tom's death as a “senseless killing.”
• Mr. Underwood argues that while the legal process had been followed, Tom was a “dead man” the moment Mayella Ewell accused him.

Racism and Hypocrisy: The Ewells and Maycomb

• Bob Ewell is portrayed as vengeful and racist.
• Maycomb society is shown to be hypocritical, displaying prejudice despite claiming to believe in equality.
• The Ewells' attitudes and behavior are taken as typical of the community, illustrating the entrenched nature of racism.

The Radley Place and Boo

• Scout’s fascination with Boo Radley persists, although she now sees it as more of a curiosity than fear.
• She imagines seeing Boo and engaging in friendly conversation, reflecting her growing understanding of the Boo’s situation.
• Atticus reveals his knowledge of Boo’s actions, acknowledging that they were dangerous but also implying that Boo had been the victim of fear and misunderstanding.

The Fallout of the Tom Robinson Case

• The events of the summer continue to weigh heavily on Jem and Scout.
• Maycomb's adults avoid discussing the case, creating a sense of awkwardness and unspoken tension.
• Jem’s difficult time processing the events of the trial is evident in his anger and desire to forget everything.

### Current Events and Hypocracy

• A Current Events exercise in school explores the hypocrisy surrounding prejudice and racism.
• The class discusses Adolf Hitler's treatment of Jews, and Miss Gates condemns the persecution.
• Scout's realization that Miss Gates, who condemns Hitler’s actions, reveals prejudice herself, creates a moment of powerful irony.
• Scout struggles to reconcile Miss Gates’s condemnation of Hitler's actions with her own seeming hypocrisy, highlighting the complex and often-hidden nature of prejudice.

Jem’s Reaction to Scout’s Observation

• Jem's reaction to Scout’s observation about Miss Gates is a mixture of anger and defensiveness.
• His emotional outburst shows how heavily the events of the trial still weigh on him, revealing his own internal struggle with prejudice and the justice system.
• Jem’s response is a powerful illustration of the complex ways in which people grapple with difficult truths.

Atticus’s Advice

• Atticus offers Scout comfort and understanding after Jem’s outburst.
• He explains that Jem is struggling to cope with the trial’s impact and needs time to process what happened.
• Atticus's words provide a moment of wisdom and perspective, highlighting his patience and empathy, and that even those who advocate for justice can be affected by prejudice.

Test your understanding of key themes and character developments in Chapter 22 of 'To Kill a Mockingbird.' Reflect on the actions and emotions of Scout and Jem, their perceptions of Boo Radley, and the societal implications in the narrative. This quiz will help you analyze the text deeply while considering moral lessons.