| Why are the children a little disappointed and a little ashamed when they compare Atticus to other fathers? | He is older than the other fathers and does not seem interested in doing athletic, brave, masculine things that Jem and Scout see the other fathers do. |
| Why is it a sin to kill a mockingbird? | Mockingbirds do nothing to harm anyone, all they do is make music and sing their hearts out for people to enjoy! |
| What does Atticus do that surprises the children and makes them feel proud? | He kills the mad dog (rabies) with a single shot between the eyes. |
| How can you characterize Attitus at this point in the book? | He likes to help people and is courageous. He knows that some of the townspeople do not agree with him defending Tom Robinson, but he does because he wants to help out. He is civilized in his heart. |
| Why does Jem say that they should not tell anyone at school about the incident? | Atticus is a modest person; Jem understands this and feels that it wouldn’t be right to brag about him. |
| rudiments | basics |
| vehemently | passionately; forcefully |
| Atticus was nearly blind in which eye? | his left eye |
| Who said, “Mockingbirds don’t do one thing but make music fro us to enjoy…That’s why it is a sin to kill a Mockingbird” | Miss Maudie |
| The only reason Scout won chess against Atticus was because he ___ ___ __. | let her win |
| What instrument could Atticus play? | The Jew’s harp |
| Who said, “Atticus, you’re a devil from hell” | Miss Maudie |
| Who said, “I haven’t shot a gun in thirty years!- “ | Atticus |
| Who said, “Sweet Jesus help him” | Calpurnia |
| Who said, “You were a little to the right, Mr. Finch” | Mr. Tate |
| What did they call Atticus? | One-shot Finch/ Ol’One-shot |
| Who said, “Don;t go near him, he’s just as dangerous dead as alive.” | Atticus |
| Who said, “still think you’re father can’t do anything? Still ashamed of him?” | Miss Maudie |
| Who said, “Atticus is a gentleman, just like me.” | Jem |
| symbolism is… | when an object or thing is itself but also something larger |
| what does the mockingbird symbolize? | A person who is…- harmless- selfless- peaceful- defenseless- do nice things for others |
| what does the mad dog symbolize? | its s symbol of racism… Atticus was only person skilled enough to kill it, Atticus is tyrin g to get rid of the maycomb disease of Racism |
| What does Atticus say about mockingbirds? What is this to Atticus? | You can kill the blue-jays but “Its a Sin to kill a mockingbird” (109). Its a moral, central guiding belief of Atticus |
| What does Miss Maudie say about why its a sin to kill a mockingbird | – They sing their hearts out – They don’t mess up the gardens- They don’t nest in the food supply – They made music for us to enjoy- easy targets |
| who is like a mockingbird? | Atticus, Tom Robinson, Cal, Boo Radley, and Miss Maudie |
| Who is the rabid dog | Tim Johnson, dog with rabies |
| Who is Heck Tate | sheriff |
| why don’t the kids know about Atticus nickname? | Atticus doesn’t take pride in being able to shoot animals well |
| What does the gun symbolize? | Seen as an abuse or misuse of power and authority. Scout and Jem’s dad, Atticus, used the gun to shoot and kill the mad dog. A judge and jury can abuse their power, as they did in the Tom Robinson case. |
| What does the “Mad Dog” represent? | “madness” that Atticus has to face now that he has taken on Tom Robinson’s case. The community has rallied against Atticus because they believe that Robinson is guilty simply because he is black. |
To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter 10 Review
January 31, 2020