To Kill A Mockingbird: Chapters 8-14 Flashcards
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Why does Scout believe the world is ending?

It had snowed in Maycomb for the first time since 1885.

Jem and Scout don't have enough snow to build a snowman. What else do they use?

Mud (from their backyard)

Why did Atticus ask Jem and Scout to change the snowman's appearance?

Atticus thinks the snowman resembles Mr. Avery and fears Mr. Avery will be offended by it.

What happens to Ms. Maudie's home?

<p>Destroyed by fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the black man that Atticus will defend in court?

<p>Tom Robinson</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do the Finches go every Christmas?

<p>To Aunt Alexandra's home at Finch's Landing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What about Scout concerns Aunt Alexandra?

<p>Her attire</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reasoning behind Aunt Alexandra's concern for Scout?

<p>She believes that Scout will never be lady-like if she continues to wear overalls and not proper young lady clothes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Scout do to Cousin Francis after he says Atticus is a black (ni**er)-lover and is ruining the family?

<p>She punched him in the mouth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Maycomb's 'usual disease' Atticus hopes his children won't contract?

<p>Prejudice against African Americans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Atticus tell the children it is a sin to do?

<p>To kill a mockingbird.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it a sin to kill a mockingbird?

<p>Mockingbirds are harmless and all they do is sing their hearts out.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is coming down the street that catches Jem's attention and alarms him?

<p>Harry Johnson's dog (Tim Johnson).</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Tim Johnson alarming?

<p>It appears to have rabies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the sheriff of Maycomb County?

<p>Heck Tate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Heck Tate do that startles Jem?

<p>He hands a rifle to Atticus and asks him to shoot Tim Johnson.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many shots did it take for Atticus to kill Tim Johnson? Why is this surprising to his children who were watching?

<p>One shot. Atticus' children thought their father is feeble and can't do anything because of his age.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Atticus' nickname in Maycomb County?

<p>&quot;One-Shot Finch&quot; or &quot;Ol' One Shot.&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who informed Jem and Scout of their father's nickname?

<p>Miss Maudie.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Zeebo?

<p>The town's garbage truck driver, and son of Calpurnia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who cleans up the remains of the rabid dog?

<p>Zeebo.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is it that makes Jem become enraged with Mrs. Dubose?

<p>When Mrs. Dubose criticizes Atticus for defending Tom Robinson.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What act of retaliation did Jem condone towards Mrs. Dubose?

<p>He takes a baton he bought for Scout and uses it to cut the tops off of all of Mrs. Dubose's camellia bushes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Atticus require Jem to do to make amends for his rage at Mrs. Dubose's place?

<p>He makes Jem read to Mrs. Dubose every day after school and on Sundays, and that he must fix her yard.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Mrs. Dubose concentrate on during Jem's readings?

<p>The alarm clock.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is it that Mrs. Dubose is battling?

<p>Morphine addiction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Atticus, how did Mrs. Dubose want to die?

<p>She wanted to die having broken her addiction because she wanted to be beholden to no one.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Atticus, what is real courage?

<p>It is when you know you are licked before you begin but you begin anyway, and you see it through no matter what.</p> Signup and view all the answers

While Atticus is away at an emergency session of the state legislature, what action does Calpurnia take?

<p>She takes Jem and Scout to her church, afraid the children might get into trouble at their church.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who confronts Calpurnia at the church?

<p>Lula.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Lula angry about in the scene where Calpurnia brings Jem and Scout to the church?

<p>She is disappointed that Calpurnia has brought white children to their church, since the black church is one of the few places blacks can act as they wish without being scrutinized or judged by whites.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has Helen Robinson been treated since the allegations were made against Tom?

<p>She has been shunned by the white society since Tom was accused of raping Bob Ewell's daughter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Reverend Sykes taking a collection for Helen Robinson?

<p>Helen cannot find a job and support her children.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why aren't hymnals used in the church?

<p>Because most members of First Purchase cannot read.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Aunt Alexandra come to live with the Finch family?

<p>To provide a feminine influence for Scout.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the character that said, 'Aunty better watch how she talks—scratch most folks in Maycomb and they're kin to us'?

<p>Jem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Cousin Joshua?

<p>He had a nervous breakdown and tried to shoot a university president.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Scout imagine is under her bed?

<p>A snake.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Jem and Scout actually find under Scout's bed?

<p>Dill Harris hiding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Dill's motive for running away?

<p>Dill believes his mom and his new dad get along better without him, and that they expect him to behave more like a boy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What draws Dill to the conclusion that Boo Radley has never run away from his home?

<p>The thought that maybe Boo Radley doesn't have anywhere to go.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was waiting for Jem and Scout when they came home from the church service with Calpurnia?

<p>Aunt Alexandra.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who makes Scout and Jem feel welcome at Calpurnia's church?

<p>Zeebo and Rev. Sykes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Aunt Alexandra talk constantly about?

<p>The importance of family background and 'gentle breeding'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Miss Maudie react to what happened to her house?

<p>She says that she always hated the house and thought of burning it down herself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Mrs. Dubose give Jem before she dies?

<p>A white, perfect camellia flower inside a candy box.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Scout punch Jem in the mouth?

<p>Jem told Scout that he would spank her if she bothered Aunt Alexandra again.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What delayed the fire department from getting to Miss Maudie's house?

<p>The fire engine not starting due to the extreme cold temperature. Because of this, the fire engine had to be pushed from town.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Reverend Sykes encourage more of the congregation to donate money to Tom Robinson's wife and children?

<p>He locks the church doors and says he will not open them until enough money is collected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What bit of information about the night of the fire sickens Scout?

<p>The realization that Boo Radley had put the blanket around her shoulders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Atticus and Alexandra disagree about how to raise the children. How does Atticus handle the situation?

<p>He tells Alexandra she must get his permission before correcting his children.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Atticus explain to Scout the term 'ni**er-lover'?

<p>That it is an ugly term that trashy people use to label African Americans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who announced in the school yard that Scout's daddy defended 'ni**ers'?

<p>Cecil Jacobs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In chapter 12, what is Calpurnia beginning to refer to Jem as?

<p>&quot;Mister Jem.&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

In chapter 12, why isn't Dill coming to Maycomb?

<p>According to the letter, Dill now has a new father that is a lawyer; and the family is planning on building a boat together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Atticus define rape?

<p>Atticus defines rape as 'carnal knowledge of a female by force and without consent.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

Give Dill's imaginary explanation as to how he got to the Finch's house.

<p>...having been bound in chains and left to die in the basement...by his father, who disliked him, and secretly kept alive on raw field peas by a passing father who heard his cries for help...he wandered two miles out of Meridian where he discovered a small animal show...he traveled with the show all over Mississippi...told him he was in Abbott County, Alabama...walked the rest of the way.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Give Dill's factual explanation as to how he got to the Finch's house.

<p>&quot;He had taken thirteen dollars from his mother's purse, caught the nine o'clock from Meridian and got off at Maycomb Junction...off the highway in the scrub bushes lest the authorities be seeking him...he had been under the bed for two hours...he thought it best to stay where he was.&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Maycomb's leading telephone operator?

<p>Eula Mary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who said: 'Beautiful my hind foot! If it freezes tonight it'll carry off all my azaleas!'?

<p>Miss Maudie.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Scout, what was the only thing Uncle Jimmy ever said to her?

<p>&quot;Get off the fence.&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Uncle Jack's cat's name?

<p>Rose Aylmer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Francis get for Christmas?

<p>&quot;A pair of knew-pants, a red leather booksack, five shirts and untied bow tie.&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Jem and Scout get for Christmas?

<p>Air rifles (Jem also got a chemistry set).</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Events and Themes

  • Snow in Maycomb signifies an unusual and significant event; it hasn't snowed since 1885, leading Scout to believe the world is ending.
  • Jem and Scout creatively build a snowman using mud from their backyard due to limited snow.
  • Atticus asks his children to alter their snowman to avoid offending Mr. Avery, whom it resembles.
  • Ms. Maudie's house tragically burns down, impacting the community.

Characters and Their Roles

  • Tom Robinson is the black man Atticus defends, representing themes of racial injustice.
  • Aunt Alexandra moves in with the Finch family to impose a feminine influence on Scout, highlighting gender roles.
  • Calpurnia takes Jem and Scout to her black church to protect them while Atticus is away, revealing insights into the black community.

Family Dynamics and Conflicts

  • Aunt Alexandra disapproves of Scout's tomboyish attire, fearing it hinders her femininity.
  • Scout punches her cousin Francis for disparaging Atticus, showcasing the children's loyalty and protection of their father.
  • The term "ni**er-lover" is explained by Atticus as an offensive label used by ignorant people, reflecting societal prejudices.

Moral Lessons and Values

  • Atticus teaches his children that it is a sin to kill a mockingbird, symbolizing innocence and the wrongness of harming those who do no harm.
  • "Real courage" as defined by Atticus is standing firm despite knowing one might fail, exemplified by Mrs. Dubose's battle against morphine addiction.

Community Interactions

  • Calpurnia faces conflict with Lula at church for bringing white children, raising themes of racial segregation.
  • Reverend Sykes organizes a collection for Helen Robinson, representing community support for the oppressed.

Important Symbolism

  • Mockingbirds symbolize innocence and harmlessness; killing one is a metaphor for harming those who contribute positively to society.
  • The burning of Ms. Maudie's house underscores resilience; she expresses relief as she disliked the house, showing strength in adversity.

Significant Incidents

  • Tim Johnson, a rabid dog, creates tension when Atticus is called to handle the situation, revealing his hidden marksmanship skills.
  • Jem's anger towards Mrs. Dubose for criticizing Atticus leads to consequences; he must read to her as punishment and learns about her struggle with addiction.

Distinctive Character Traits

  • Jem matures throughout the chapters, becoming more aware of social issues and family responsibilities.
  • Dill's imaginative stories contrast with the reality of his life, illustrating the innocence of childhood alongside deeper emotional truths.

Cultural Insights

  • Hymnals are not used in the church as many congregants cannot read, emphasizing issues of literacy and education within the community.
  • The Finch family's interactions with both white and black communities highlight social divides prevalent in the South during this time.

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Test your knowledge of key moments and themes from chapters 8 to 14 of 'To Kill A Mockingbird'. This quiz features flashcards that highlight important events, character actions, and notable quotations. Discover how the characters react to the world around them as the narrative unfolds.

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