| How does Aunt Alexandra respond when she says that she wants to visit Calpurnia’s house? How does Atticus respond? | Aunt Alexandra says that she cannot go to her house.Atticus says that because Aunt Alexandra is under their roof, Scout must abide by her rules, as well. |
| About whom does Scout think Atticus and Aunt Alexandra are talking? Who does it turn out to be, and about what is the conversation? | Scout thinks they are talking about her, but it turns out to be Calpurnia.Aunt Alexandra believes that Calpurnia is not a good addition to the family, but Atticus thinks otherwise because of the good influence she has had on Scout and Jem. |
| Why does Jem tell Scout not to antagonize Aunt Alexandra? | She will start arguing with Atticus, who already has enough stress with the Tom Robinson case. |
| What does Scout feel under her bed? What does it turn out to be? | something cold, rough, and dusty, like a snakeDill |
| How does Dill explain his travel to Maycomb County to Scout? How does he explain it to Jem? | Scout: His father was abusive towards him and chained him in the basement. A farmer who discovered his situation secretly kept him alive by throwing peas down a ventilator for him to eat.He eventually broke free of the chains and escaped the home, and while walking around, he found and joined a traveling circus. With the circus, he landed in Maycomb CountyJem: He took $13 from his mom, got on the train, and arrived at the Maycomb Junction. He walked the rest of the way, as well as hitching a ride on a cotton wagon. |
| How does Atticus find out that Dill is with them? | Jem calls him. |
| How does Aunt Alexandra react to Dill’s situation? | At first, she angry that he left home, but she then sympathizes and lets him stay at the Finches for the night. |
| What is the real reason for Dill leaving home? While he explains this, what does Scout realize about the relationship she has with Atticus and Calpurnia? | His parents were gone all day, and when they were home, they never showed their faces to him.Atticus and Calpurnia can’t survive a day without her. |
| From where does Dill believe babies come? Scout? | Dill: There is a island with all the babies where you can buy one.Scout: God drops them down the chimney. |
To Kill A Mockingbird Chapter 14
January 28, 2020