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?

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When Jem tells Scout not to ask Dill about his father, what does this tell you about Jem's character?

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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.)

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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?

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In your own words, briefly describe Boo Radley. At this point, what purpose does Boo serve in the story?

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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?