TKAM: SparkNotes Series 1

Question 1

Why did Mr Radley fill it with cement?

Accepted Answer

to keep the kids away from Boo, to keep Boo away from the kids

Question 2

What does Jack spanking Scout without hearing her side of the story also represent?

Accepted Answer

Tom Robinson's Trial

Question 3

Did you read Sparknotes for these chapters?

Accepted Answer

yes, no

Question 4

Does Jem come clean about Boo Radley and the tree?

Accepted Answer

yes

Question 5

What embarrasses the kids about Atticus?

Accepted Answer

his age, his hobbies

Question 6

Are Jem and Scout surprised Atticus shoots the dog?

Accepted Answer

yes

Question 7

What happens to Miss Maudie's house?

Accepted Answer

Caught Fire

Question 8

Who put the blanket on Scout?

Accepted Answer

Boo

Question 9

Who is Heck Tate?

Accepted Answer

Maycomb Sheriff

Question 10

What issue is introduced in Chapter 8 at Finch's Landing?

Accepted Answer

gender roles

Question 11

Why does Jem tell Scout to leave Atticus' rifle talents to herself?

Accepted Answer

Atticus didn't tell them

Question 12

Does Atticus think this is a case he can win?

Accepted Answer

yes

Question 13

Atticus is asked to defend

Accepted Answer

Tom Robinson

Question 14

Which item was not in the tree?

Accepted Answer

wood carvings

Questions 14