To Kill a Mockingbird Interactions

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What did Jean do to Walter Cunningham after the lunch incident and why?

She picked on him physically, reasoning that he was the cause for her trouble with Miss Caroline.

How did Jem treat Walter Cunningham? What did he offer him?

Jem was kind to Walter and invited him to dinner.

Why has Walter never passed the first grade?

He has to leave school every spring to help his father farm.

What happens at dinner with Walter and what is its effect?

Jean asks Walter what he is doing when he pours syrup all over his dinner and gets scolded by Calpurnia. Signup and view all the answers

How does Jean respond to Calpurnia's scolding?

She tells Calpurnia that she will make her sorry by drowning herself in the Baker's Eddy. Signup and view all the answers

How does Atticus respond when Jean tells him about her fight with Calpurnia?

He tells her how much Calpurnia does for them and that she should be more grateful. Signup and view all the answers

What is Miss Caroline afraid of in class?

A bug, called a cootie, crawled out of Burris Ewell's hair. Signup and view all the answers

Who steps up and takes control of the situation when Miss Caroline panics?

Little Chuck Little. Signup and view all the answers

What is the truant officer's policy on dealing with the Ewell children?

She considers her job done if they attend the first day of school. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jean plan to do after the disastrous second day of school?

She plans to run away, but never gets round to it. Signup and view all the answers

What change in Calpurnia's demeanor does Jean start to see?

Calpurnia seems kinder all of a sudden. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jean ask Atticus after her second day of school?

She asks if she can stop going to school, like the Ewells. Signup and view all the answers

What agreement does Jean and her father come to?

Atticus will continue to read to her every night if she stays in school. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jean find in a tree at the Radley Place?

Two sticks of gum, both of which she eats. Signup and view all the answers

What is Jem's reaction to Jean chewing the sticks of gum she found?

He demands she spit it out and wash out her mouth. Signup and view all the answers

What do Jean and Jem find in the Radley tree together?

A box with two Indian Head pennies. Signup and view all the answers

What news does Dill bring on his return to Maycomb?

He finally met his father. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Hot Steam'?

A ghost of someone who can't go to heaven. Signup and view all the answers

What events cause tension between Jean and Jem?

Jean teases Jem about superstition; Jem wants to prove to Dill that he is braver than Jean. Signup and view all the answers

What game does Jem want to play to prove he is not scared of the Radleys?

He wants to play a game centered around the things they have heard about the Radleys. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jem claim happened to Boo Radley?

He claims that Boo Radley is dead and his mother stuffed him up the chimney. Signup and view all the answers

What do the children name their fantasy about Boo Radley and how many books does it fill?

One Man's Family, two books long. Signup and view all the answers

What does Atticus say when he sees the children playing One Man's Family?

He asks if it is about the Radleys and tells them he doesn't want them to play things ridiculing the Radleys. Signup and view all the answers

What gender-offensive thing does Jem say to Jean?

That Jean was being a girl, and girls always imagined silly things. Signup and view all the answers

What reason besides their father's anger does Jean not want to continue playing One Man's Family?

She heard laughing coming from the Radley house while they were playing it. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Interactions and Relationships

Jean physically picks on Walter Cunningham after the lunch incident, blaming him for her trouble with Miss Caroline.
Jem demonstrates kindness to Walter, inviting him to dinner and defending him against Jean's bullying.
Walter Cunningham has missed first grade due to having to leave school every spring to help his father with farming duties.

Dinner Incident

During dinner, Walter pours syrup over his food, prompting Jean to question him, which leads to her being scolded by Calpurnia for disrespect.
In response to Calpurnia's scolding, Jean lashes out, claiming she will make her sorry one day and blames her for teaching her to write.

School Experiences

Miss Caroline shows fear when a bug, referred to as a cootie, crawls out of Burris Ewell's hair.
Little Chuck Little takes control of the chaotic situation in the classroom when Miss Caroline panics.
The truant officer only requires the Ewell children to attend school on the first day, implying their low educational expectations.
Following her second day at school, Jean contemplates running away due to her frustrations, but ultimately does not follow through.

Atticus and Education

Atticus emphasizes Calpurnia's contributions to their household and encourages Jean to be more appreciative of her.
After her difficult school experience, Jean asks Atticus if she can stop attending, similar to the Ewells; he agrees to read to her nightly if she remains in school.

Discoveries and Superstitions

Jean discovers two sticks of gum in the Radley tree, which she eats despite Jem's admonitions to spit it out and cleanse her mouth.
Together, Jean and Jem find a box containing two Indian Head pennies, believed to be rare and lucky.
Dill returns to Maycomb with the news that he has met his father for the first time.

Local Legends and Tensions

"Hot Steam" refers to the ghost of someone who cannot ascend to heaven, haunting roads and requiring a rhyme to avoid becoming a ghost themselves.
Tension arises between Jean and Jem due to her teasing of Jem's superstitions and Jem's desire to show bravado to Dill.

Play and Fantasy

Jem wishes to engage in a game that involves storytelling about Boo Radley as a form of bravery.
During this fantasy, Jem falsely claims Boo is dead and stuffed into a chimney by his mother.
The children create an imaginative storyline called "One Man's Family," spanning two books, depicting Boo Radley's life and circumstances.

Parental Guidance

When Atticus observes the children playing their game, he disapproves and instructs them not to ridicule the Radleys.
Jem makes gender-focused insults towards Jean, claiming girls imagine nonsensical things that lead to their unpopularity and threatens to withdraw from playing with her unless she conforms to his ideas of toughness.
Despite Jem and Jean's play, Jean becomes apprehensive after hearing laughter from the Radley house, leading to her reluctance to continue with their game.

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Description

This quiz focuses on key interactions and relationships from 'To Kill a Mockingbird', highlighting moments between Jean, Jem, and Walter Cunningham. It explores themes of kindness, bullying, and the challenges faced by children in a rural setting. Test your understanding of these pivotal scenes and their implications in the story.