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What do Jem and Dill start doing to Scout?
What do Jem and Dill start doing to Scout?
When Dill and Jem start excluding Scout, what does she do with her time?
When Dill and Jem start excluding Scout, what does she do with her time?
Starts spending time with Miss Maudie
Why does Scout relate to Miss Maudie?
Why does Scout relate to Miss Maudie?
They both like to be outside and wear men's clothes
What does Miss Maudie make for the kids?
What does Miss Maudie make for the kids?
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What do the kids try to lure Boo Radley out of the house with?
What do the kids try to lure Boo Radley out of the house with?
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Why do the kids think the summer was a fail?
Why do the kids think the summer was a fail?
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What do the kids catch Mr. Avery doing on his porch?
What do the kids catch Mr. Avery doing on his porch?
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Where do the kids sneak off to?
Where do the kids sneak off to?
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What happens when the kids get to the porch?
What happens when the kids get to the porch?
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Who does Mr. Radley say he saw and shot at?
Who does Mr. Radley say he saw and shot at?
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When they're running away from the Radley house, what does Jem lose?
When they're running away from the Radley house, what does Jem lose?
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How do we know that Mr. Radley knew it wasn't actually a black person in his yard?
How do we know that Mr. Radley knew it wasn't actually a black person in his yard?
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How does Dill cover for Jem losing his pants?
How does Dill cover for Jem losing his pants?
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What does Jem find when he goes back to get his pants caught in the Radley's fence?
What does Jem find when he goes back to get his pants caught in the Radley's fence?
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What is the bright spot of the kids' day on their walk to school?
What is the bright spot of the kids' day on their walk to school?
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What are the gifts left in the knothole?
What are the gifts left in the knothole?
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What are the first two things the kids find in the knothole?
What are the first two things the kids find in the knothole?
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What do the kids try to put in the knothole, and what happens when they go to do so?
What do the kids try to put in the knothole, and what happens when they go to do so?
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Who plugs up the knothole, and what was their reasoning?
Who plugs up the knothole, and what was their reasoning?
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What does Atticus say about the tree?
What does Atticus say about the tree?
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Study Notes
Exclusion and Friendship
- Jem and Dill begin excluding Scout from their activities, impacting her feelings and social interactions.
- Scout seeks comfort by spending time with Miss Maudie, establishing a connection over shared interests.
Miss Maudie's Kindness
- Miss Maudie demonstrates Southern hospitality by making three little cakes for the children, a tradition for entertaining guests.
Boo Radley Attempts
- The children attempt to lure Boo Radley outside using a fishing pole with ice cream and a note, but Atticus discourages their actions.
Adventures and Consequences
- The children's summer is deemed unsuccessful as they fail to see Boo Radley.
- They catch Mr. Avery urinating on his porch, which inspires boys to engage in a peeing contest, unintentionally excluding Scout from their fun.
Exploration of the Radley House
- The children sneak to the Radley house to peek through the windows but are confronted when Mr. Radley fires a shot into the air, mistaking them for intruders.
Escape and Lost Items
- In their hasty escape from the Radley house, Jem loses his pants, creating tension and worry among the children.
- Mr. Radley's shot suggests he recognized the intruder wasn’t a black person, as he shot into the air instead.
Cover-Up and Discovery
- Dill creatively covers for Jem's missing pants by claiming they were lost during a game of strip poker, diverting attention from their risky behavior.
- When Jem retrieves his pants, he finds them folded and mended, indicating someone is aware of their activities.
Mysterious Gifts
- The children's walk to school is brightened by discovering gifts in the knothole of a tree, including items that spark their curiosity.
- Gifts include twine, carved soap, a broken pocket watch and chain, and gum, with the initial finds being gum and two Indian head coins.
Attempts at Communication
- When the children try to thank the unknown gift-giver by leaving a note in the knothole, they find it filled with cement upon their return.
Mr. Radley’s Actions
- Mr. Radley fills the knothole, justifying his actions by claiming the tree is sick and needs to be healed, despite Atticus observing that the tree appears healthy.
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Description
This quiz focuses on key concepts from chapters 5 to 7 of 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. Explore the dynamics between Scout, Jem, and Dill, as well as Scout's relationship with Miss Maudie. Test your understanding of character interactions and themes in these pivotal chapters.
