TKAM Chapter 4-6 Study Guide

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What does Scout think of her school's new style of education? What does this show about adults?

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Scout despises her school's new style of education because her first experience with it was negative when she was told to stop reading and writing at home. This demonstrates the fact that adults want children to conform to what they think is the correct way when here is no correct or incorrect way to learn.

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What are the first two things Scout finds in the knothole in the tree at the edge of the Radley property?

She finds two pieces of Wriggle's Double Mint Chewing Gum and Two polished Indian-head pennies inside of a wedding wring box.

Why does Scout want to quit Jem and Dill's Radley game?

Scout thinks that Boo will come and get her because she heard him laughing when she accidentally rolled into his yard. She also thinks Atticus knows about the game and doesn't want to get into trouble.

Why is Miss Maudie Atkinson not a typical woman in Maycomb? What do the children think of her?

Miss Maudie Atkinson is open-minded and treats everyone the same, with respect, no matter their age, race, or gender. The children absolutely adore her because she keeps their secrets and is their friend.

What does Miss Maudie tell Scout about Boo?

Miss Maudie tellsScout Boo was still alive despite the rumors. She explains how Boo's father is the one that forces Boo to stay inside all the time.

Why does Dill "tell the biggest" lies Scout has ever heard?

Dill wants to make friends and have people like him and he thinks the best way to do this is to make himself appear more interesting.

Why did Dill and Jem decide that night was the best night to peek into the Radley house?

-No one could see them at night
-Atticus would be too deep into a book to notice
-If Boo killed them then they would miss school and not vacation
-It is easier to see into a dark house at night than in the daytime

What sentence foreshadows the trouble Jem will have when fleeing the Radley's place?

"I followed, and held up the wire for Jem. It was a tight squeeze for him."

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