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How are Jem and Scout generally greeted at Calpurnia's church?

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Who is the exception in the greeting of Scout and Jem at Calpurnia's Church? Why?

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How are Scout and Jem surprised at the way Calpurnia spoke at church?

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What does Zeebo say to explain Lula's actions? Who is Zeebo?

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Why aren't there any hymnbooks? What do Scout and Jem realize about Calpurnia?

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Why wouldn't Reverened Sykes let anybody out of the church?

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4. Why does Reverend Sykes instruction to Scout to stand up show about people’s attitude toward Atticus?

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5. Although Atticus does not want his children in court, he defends Jem’s right to know what has happened. Explain Atticus’ reasons for this. (Look at the beginning of the speech: “This is their home, sister.”

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6. Why was Atticus appointed to the case and not Max Green?

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2. Explain, in your own words, Atticus’ views on people being equal

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1. Why does Dolphus Raymond pretend to be a drunk?

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Describe the Cunningham’s behavior and values based on Burris’ actions and the description provided of the family.

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8. Atticus says that you never really understand a person “until you climb into his skin and walk around in it” (Lee 39). Explain the meaning and significance of this quote

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20. Why does Scout compare Aunt Alexandra to Mt. Everest? How is she described and how does this metaphor depict her?

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What parenting skills does Atticus demonstrate in this chapter

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20. Why does Scout compare Aunt Alexandra to Mt. Everest? How is she described and how does this metaphor depict her?

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21. What parenting skills does Atticus demonstrate in this chapter?

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19. Uncle Jack Finch tells Scout that she is growing out of her pants. What does this mean and why might he say it?

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8. Atticus says that you never really understand a person “until you climb into his skin and walk around in it” (Lee 39). Explain the meaning and significance of this quote.

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15. Can you find any evidence that Jem is beginning to understand more than Scout about Boo Radley?

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16. When the children plan to send a letter to the person who leaves the gifts, they are prevented. How does this happen? Who does it, and why might they do so?

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17. Explain what Atticus means by telling Jem not to let his discovery “inspire” him to “further glory”? Is there a reason why Jem might now do as his father says?

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12. Describe Miss Maudie Atkinson. What do you think her purpose in the novel?

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14. Why does Scout disapprove of Jem’s and Dill’s plan of looking in at one of the Radley’s windows?

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