TKAM Chapters 10-11 Reading Questions
Morgan Soehl
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Apr 2
1. Write down the line that connects to the title of the novel. How do you think this connects to the scene and what Harper Lee is trying to tell us?
2. How does Scout's opinion of Atticus change during the scene?
3. Why isn't Atticus proud of his shooting ability?
4. What was Jem's punishment? Did it fit his "crime"?
5. Atticus says, ". . . it's never an insult to be called what somebody thinks is a bad name. It just shows you poor that person is, it doesn't hurt you." Explain what he means. Do you agree? Why? Can you think of any real world examples?
6. Why does Mrs. Dubose keep the children a few minutes longer each day?
7. In what ways was Mrs. Dubose heroic?
8. Look back over this chapter and record what you think is the best line. Write it down and explain why.