To Kill A Mockingbird Chapters 2-3 Flashcards

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Where does Dill go and why?

Back to Mississippi to live with his family.

What grade is Scout in in this chapter?

1st

What grade is Jem in in this chapter?

5th

Who is Scout's teacher?

Miss Caroline Fisher Signup and view all the answers

What is Miss Caroline surprised at?

Scout can read and write Signup and view all the answers

Why is Miss Caroline surprised at what Scout can do?

Scout is young and a girl Signup and view all the answers

What does Miss Caroline tell Scout to tell Atticus and why?

Scout and Atticus can't read anymore, she doesn't want Atticus doing her job Signup and view all the answers

What did Walter Cunningham not have on the first day of school?

His lunch Signup and view all the answers

What did Miss Caroline try to give Walter?

A quarter Signup and view all the answers

Why did Walter not take the quarter?

He couldn't pay her back, and Cunninghams don't take things they can't repay Signup and view all the answers

How do the Cunninghams repay people?

With things they grow or make, not money Signup and view all the answers

What does Miss Caroline do to Scout after Scout tells her about the Cunninghams?

She raps her hands with a ruler Signup and view all the answers

Why does Miss Caroline rap Scout's hands?

She thinks Scout shouldn't know about other people's families Signup and view all the answers

What did Scout do to Walter in the schoolyard?

Rubbed his nose in the dirt Signup and view all the answers

What do we consider 'dinner' now?

Lunch Signup and view all the answers

What does Jem do after he sees Scout fighting with Walter?

Invites Walter to dinner Signup and view all the answers

What does Walter pour all over his food?

Molasses Signup and view all the answers

Why did Calpurnia yell at Scout?

Scout asked Walter what he was doing when he poured molasses on his food Signup and view all the answers

What did Calpurnia do to Scout as punishment and why was it important?

Calpurnia slapped Scout, and a black person slapping a white girl is rare Signup and view all the answers

What does Miss Caroline see in Burris Ewell's hair?

A cootie, or head lice Signup and view all the answers

What does Miss Caroline find out about the Ewells?

They only come to school on the first day to get their name on the state enrollment list Signup and view all the answers

What does Burris do when Miss Caroline tells him to stay?

He yells and cusses at her until she cries Signup and view all the answers

What compromise does Atticus make with Scout?

Atticus and Scout will read at night if Scout goes to school and doesn't tell Miss Caroline Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dill's Departure

Dill returns to Mississippi to live with his family for the summer.

Scout's Grade

Scout is in the first grade during these chapters.

Jem's Grade

Jem is in the fifth grade at this time.

Scout's Teacher

Miss Caroline Fisher is Scout's teacher.

Reading Skills

Miss Caroline is surprised that Scout can read and write at such a young age.

Gender Bias in Education

Miss Caroline’s surprise at Scout's abilities stems from her preconceived notion that young girls typically should not know how to read and write.

Instruction from Miss Caroline

Miss Caroline instructs Scout to tell Atticus that they can no longer read together as she believes it undermines her teaching.

Walter Cunningham's Lunch

Walter Cunningham does not bring a lunch on his first day of school.

Miss Caroline's Offer

Miss Caroline tries to give Walter a quarter to buy lunch.

The Cunningham Code

Walter refuses the quarter because his family does not take anything they cannot repay.

Payment Method for the Cunninghams

The Cunninghams repay debts with goods that they grow or produce, rather than money.

Punishment in Class

Miss Caroline punishes Scout by rapping her hands with a ruler for speaking out about Walter Cunningham.

Miss Caroline's Beliefs

Miss Caroline believes that Scout should not have knowledge of her classmates' family situations.

Scout's Conflict with Walter

Scout physically fights Walter Cunningham in the schoolyard by rubbing his nose in the dirt.

Definitions of Meals

In the context of the story, "dinner" is referred to as "lunch" in contemporary terms.

Jem's Response

After witnessing the fight, Jem invites Walter to their home for dinner.

Walter's Meal

Walter pours molasses all over his food, indicating a different way of eating and enjoying food.

Calpurnia's Disciplinary Action

Calpurnia reprimands Scout for questioning Walter's eating habits, asserting discipline in household manners.

Impacts of Calpurnia's Actions

Calpurnia slapping Scout is significant as it demonstrates racial dynamics; a black woman slapping a white girl is socially charged.

Burris Ewell's Infestation

Miss Caroline notices a cootie (head lice) in Burris Ewell's hair, indicating poor hygiene.

Ewell Family Attendance

The Ewells only attend school on the first day to ensure their names are on the enrollment list.

Burris's Defiance

Burris Ewell reacts aggressively toward Miss Caroline when she instructs him to stay, yelling until she is in tears.

Compromise with Atticus

Atticus makes a deal with Scout; they will read at night as long as she does not tell Miss Caroline about their reading sessions.

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Test your knowledge of Chapters 2 and 3 of 'To Kill A Mockingbird' with these flashcards. Explore crucial characters, their grades, and significant plot points. Perfect for gauging your understanding of these early chapters.