Why is Scout so surprised when Jem says, "It's time you started bein' a girl and
acting right...?" What is Lee's purpose for having Jem say this?
Question 2
2.
Why is Calpurnia so concerned about the children's appearance when she takes
them to First Purchase?
Question 3
3.
Why does Lee introduce the character of Lula into the story? (Hint: What were
Lula's views compared to the rest of the black community? How is this like
Atticus?)
Question 4
4.
What is the significance of Scout witnessing Calpurnia speaking differently at
First Purchase than she does with the children in their home? (Hint: What does
she realize about Calpurnia in this scene?)
Question 5
5.
Compare and contrast the children's experiences at First Purchase to their own
church.
Question 6
6.
How does the significance of Calpurnia knowing how to read open Scout's eyes
more to the prejudice and racism of Maycomb?