Why should someone not kill a Mockingbird | “They do nothing but sing and bring joy to our hearts” |
What game could Atticus beat anyone at | Checkers |
What target were Scout and Jem trying to shoot at? | Miss Maudie’s rear end |
Why is Jem and Scout’s neighborhood boring to them? | They are the only children that live in the neighborhood |
Who is Tim Johnson | a liver-colored bird dog |
Describe what is wrong with Tim Johnson | “walking like he is loop-sided” He is sick– mad dog. |
Describe how Calpurnia reacted to Tim Johnson | She frantically ran from house to house, yelling, “Mad Dog!” |
Who shot Tim Johnson | Atticus Finch |
The neighbors call Atticus, “One-Shot Finch…” Explain what this applies | Atticus is extremely good at shooting guns. “The Deadest shot in Maycomb county” |
When Atticus was a young boy, what incredible feat did he accomplish | He shot 15 times and killed 14 doves. |
Explain why Jem and Scout were surprised to see Atticus shot the gun | Uncle Jack said Atticus was not interested in guns. Atticus never wanted to do anything with: play games, football, wrestle, etc. |
Discussion: Miss Maude says, “People in their right mind never take pride in their talents.” 1) Explain what she means2) Characterization: Explain what this says about Atticus | … |
Discussion:Why does Jem tell Scout not to tell anyone about Atticus talent. | “Atticus is a gentleman, just like me!” |
To Kill A Mockingbird Chapter 10
January 27, 2020