To Kill a Mockingbird: Ch. 1
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6 questions
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Who is the narrator of the story? What age is she? Do you think she is a reliable narrator? Why or Why not?
Who is the narrator of the story? What age is she? Do you think she is a reliable narrator? Why or Why not?
2
When Jem tells Scout not to ask Dill about his father, what does this tell you
about Jem's character?
When Jem tells Scout not to ask Dill about his father, what does this tell you
about Jem's character?
2
One of Harper Lee's themes is revealed in Chapter 1: the theme of honor. How
does Dill's dare showcase this theme? (Think about the dare and Jem's thought
process in accepting the dare.)
One of Harper Lee's themes is revealed in Chapter 1: the theme of honor. How
does Dill's dare showcase this theme? (Think about the dare and Jem's thought
process in accepting the dare.)
2
In the novel, Lee chose to describe Miss Stephanie Crawford, "a neighborhood
scold". What does "scold" mean in this sentence, and why do you think Lee chose
to use a word with such a negative connotation?
In the novel, Lee chose to describe Miss Stephanie Crawford, "a neighborhood
scold". What does "scold" mean in this sentence, and why do you think Lee chose
to use a word with such a negative connotation?
2
In your own words, briefly describe Boo Radley. At this point, what purpose does
Boo serve in the story?
In your own words, briefly describe Boo Radley. At this point, what purpose does
Boo serve in the story?
2
An allusion occurs when authors use well-known words, phrases, or characters
from other stories to get a point across. What does the phrase "nothing to fear
but fear itself" allude to?
An allusion occurs when authors use well-known words, phrases, or characters
from other stories to get a point across. What does the phrase "nothing to fear
but fear itself" allude to?