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What is the result of them having the coldest winter since 1885?
What is the result of them having the coldest winter since 1885?
They find snow and it is the first time Jem and Scout see snow. It scares them. They also have no school that day.
What did Mr. Avery say about the children and the winter?
What did Mr. Avery say about the children and the winter?
"It was written on the Rosetta Stone that when children disobeyed their parents, smoked cigarettes and made war on each other, the seasons would change."
Who died that winter?
Who died that winter?
Old Mrs. Radley, she died of natural causes.
Who is Eula May?
Who is Eula May?
What does Miss Maudie think of the snow?
What does Miss Maudie think of the snow?
What does Jem intend to do with Miss Maudie's snow?
What does Jem intend to do with Miss Maudie's snow?
What does Atticus think of the fact that the snowman looks like Mr. Avery?
What does Atticus think of the fact that the snowman looks like Mr. Avery?
What happens to Miss Maudie's house?
What happens to Miss Maudie's house?
What surprises Atticus when he sees Scout?
What surprises Atticus when he sees Scout?
What unexpected person was helping to quell the fire?
What unexpected person was helping to quell the fire?
What happens the day after the fire?
What happens the day after the fire?
What does Miss Maudie think of her burned house?
What does Miss Maudie think of her burned house?
What is Miss Maudie going to do for Mr. Avery?
What is Miss Maudie going to do for Mr. Avery?
What did Cecil Jacob tell Scout? What did Scout do and what did Atticus say?
What did Cecil Jacob tell Scout? What did Scout do and what did Atticus say?
What is the case that Atticus is working on currently like?
What is the case that Atticus is working on currently like?
Who is Tom Robinson?
Who is Tom Robinson?
Why is Atticus defending Tom Robinson?
Why is Atticus defending Tom Robinson?
Who is Ike Finch?
Who is Ike Finch?
Why did Scout not hit Cecil? Before and after Atticus's speech?
Why did Scout not hit Cecil? Before and after Atticus's speech?
What happens every Christmas that makes Jem and Scout dread it?
What happens every Christmas that makes Jem and Scout dread it?
Who is in Aunt Alexandra's family?
Who is in Aunt Alexandra's family?
What is Francis like?
What is Francis like?
Who is Uncle Jack?
Who is Uncle Jack?
Who is Aunt Alexandra?
Who is Aunt Alexandra?
What does Uncle Jack say about Scout's cussing and how does Scout respond?
What does Uncle Jack say about Scout's cussing and how does Scout respond?
What is Finch's Landing?
What is Finch's Landing?
Study Notes
Winter Events
- 1885 marked the coldest winter; Jem and Scout experienced snow for the first time, leading to school closures.
- Mr. Avery warned that disobedient children could cause seasonal changes.
- Old Mrs. Radley passed away from natural causes during the winter.
Characters and Community
- Eula May is the local telephone operator who disseminates news.
- Miss Maudie despised the snow for its negative effect on her azaleas.
Snowman and Fire Incident
- Jem crafted a snowman resembling Mr. Avery, disguised with Miss Maudie's hat at Atticus's suggestion.
- Miss Maudie's house caught fire; neighbors attempted to save her belongings while firefighters worked to prevent the blaze from spreading.
- Atticus was surprised to find Scout wrapped in a blanket from an unknown source.
Resilience and Recovery
- Nathan Radley unexpectedly assisted in extinguishing the fire.
- After the fire, Jem, Scout, and Calpurnia helped clean up and expressed apologies to Miss Maudie.
- Miss Maudie, optimistic about her situation, noted her desire for a smaller house and believed the flue caught fire.
Court Case Insights
- Cecil Jacobs taunted Scout about Atticus defending a Black man, to which Atticus later affirmed the moral importance behind his duty.
- Atticus is defending Tom Robinson in a trial postponed until summer, believing that injustice must be resisted.
- Tom Robinson is portrayed as a respectable man from a clean-living family behind the town dump.
Family Dynamics
- Uncle Jack, a medical doctor who owns a cat, does not conform to traditional expectations.
- Aunt Alexandra is characterized as a talented cook and Atticus's sister; she has a husband named Jimmy and a son, Harry.
- Francis, Aunt Alexandra's grandson, is depicted as someone who enjoys what Scout disapproves of, leading to her avoidance.
Christmas Expectations
- Jem and Scout dread Christmas due to annual visits to Finch’s Landing and interactions with their extended family.
- Uncle Jack admonishes Scout for her cursing, leading to a spirited exchange about gender expectations.
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Description
Explore the key winter events in 'To Kill a Mockingbird' including Jem and Scout's first experience with snow, the impact of the cold on their community, and the dramatic fire incident at Miss Maudie's house. This quiz delves into the resilience of the characters and the lessons learned during this challenging season.
