Who is the narrator of the story? What age is she? Do you think she is a reliable narrator? Why or Why not?
When Jem tells Scout not to ask Dill about his father, what does this tell you about Jem's character?
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.)
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 your own words, briefly describe Boo Radley. At this point, what purpose does Boo serve in the story?
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?