Scout in "To Kill a Mockingbird"

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1. What were Scout's feelings about going to school as her first day drew near in September? She was dreading meeting all the other children. She was apprehensive about meeting her new teacher. She was dreading having to pass the Radley lot each day. She was really looking forward to it.

2. To what natural process does Scout compare her ability to read? It was as natural to her as loving her father. It was as natural to her as the sun rising each day. It was as natural to her as breathing. It was as natural to her as water flowing downstream.

3. Which two ways was Scout punished (apart from a telling off) on her first morning at school? had her book taken away from her and her letter ripped up hit on the hand with a ruler and made to sit with the boys hit on the hand with a ruler and made to stand in a corner made to sit with the boys and told to write out lines

4. What mistake did Scout make at the dinner table for which she is punished by Calpurnia by a telling off and a "stinging smack"? She pushed Jem off his chair in an argument. She poured molasses all over her food. She commented on Walter Cunningham pouring molasses on his food. She interrupted Atticus' conversation with Walter.

5. What does Calpurnia make that is intended to comfort Scout after her first day at school? pecan pie crackling bread a gingerbread man strawberry mousse

6. What bargain did Scout make with Atticus on the evening after her first day at school? He would stop reading to her and tell the teacher about it. She would be polite to Calpurnia and he would read to her. He would go on reading to her and she would agree to go to school. He would warn Calpurnia and Scout would behave politely

7. How did Scout come to feel about school as she progressed through the Maycomb County system? She was bored, frustrated and felt cheated. She made good friends and was good at most of the work. She settled in happily and began to enjoy it. She liked her teachers and pushed herself to work hard.

8. How did Scout "encourage" Dill to pay attention to her after he had asked her to marry him? She invited him to play in the tree house. She played all the games he suggested. She beat him up twice. She rolled in the tyre when he dared her to.

9. On what occasion did Scout scream, "The world's ending, Atticus, please do something!"? When she saw the effects of the fire on Miss Maudie's house. When she found Dill hiding under the bed. When she was trapped inside the ham costume. When she saw snow for the first time.

10. How did the blanket get around Scout's shoulders on the night of the fire? Atticus made sure she had it. Miss Maudie gave it to her to hold. Boo Radley put it there. Calpurnia wrapped her in it.

11. Which of the following is a method that Scout employed to try to avoid school as time went by? pretending she had been infected by "cooties" all of these pretending to have sore eyes from too much sun faking dizziness and mild gastric complaints

12. What reason does Scout give for comparing Aunt Alexandra's influence on her childhood with Mount Everest? She set a level of achievement that could never be met. She was big and formidable. She was cold and there. She always blocked the route to pleasure.

13. What did Scout do to Francis when she was provoked at the Christmas Day celebrations at Finch's Landing? She called him a name and pushed him over. She pushed him over and started to kick him. She called him a name and smashed her fist into his teeth. She hit him twice - once in the mouth and once on the ear.

14. How does Scout find out that Atticus has been deliberately losing at chequers so that she and Jem can win? Miss Stephanie Crawford tells her. Atticus finally confesses. Her Uncle Jack Finch tells her. Miss Maudie Atkinson tells her.

15. What does Jem buy for Scout with a part of the money that he got for his birthday? some slugs for her air rifle. a twirling baton. some chewing gum. some paper for her to write to Dill.

16. What grim fate did Mrs. Dubose predict for Scout when she grew up? She would be married off to some poor farmer. She would marry that homeless waif called Dill Harris. She would end up sweeping floors and living in the Quarters. She would be waiting on tables at the O.K. cafe.

17. What change in Calpurnia's behaviour towards Jem makes Scout suddenly take notice of the way in which her brother is behaving? She starts brushing his clothes for him each day. She starts calling him "Mister Jem". She starts preparing special meals for him. She lets him lie in bed longer each morning.

18. Which aspect of the service at First Purchase Church does Scout find the most unusual on the day she visits with Calpurnia? The extreme heat when they are inside the church. The fact that there is a collection. The way the Reverend Sykes talks in his sermon. The way they sing hymns by the process of "lining".

19. When Aunt Alexandra comes to live at Atticus's house he allows her a lot of influence but what is the one thing he won't do that she wants? He won't let her have Missionary teas. He won't get rid of Calpurnia as she asks. He won't let her influence what Scout wears. He won't force Scout to obey her.

20. What does Scout talk about when she joins her father in front of the jail as he confronts the potential lynch mob? Atticus' s chair and the long extension lead. The hot weather and the difficulty of sleeping. Mr. Cunningham's entailment and his son. The dust and the dirt in the air in the town square.

21. Which habit of Judge Taylor makes Scout ask Atticus how Mrs.Taylor could stand to kiss him? He chews a cigar and spits it out gradually during the day. He eats onion and garlic with all of his meals. He smokes a big cigar all the time. He was a confirmed whiskey drinker even in court.

22. What was the principal difference in appearance between Mayella Ewell and her father that Scout noted when she saw them in court? Mayella had evasive eyes - Bob Ewell had staring eyes. Mayella had dark hair - Bob Ewell's was middling blond Mayella's clothes were neat and dainty - Bob Ewell had rags. Mayella's skin looked naturally clean -Bob Ewell's skin was red.

23. What did Scout do whilst Judge Taylor "polled the jury"? She held her breath. She covered her ears with her hands. She gripped tightly on to the rail in front of her. She closed her eyes.

24. In what way does Scout demonstrate she is a lady at the Missionary circle meeting that Aunt Alexandra holds? She carries a tray of cookies to Mrs Merriweather at the meeting. She agrees to ask questions at the meeting. She bakes a tray of cakes for the meeting. She agrees to keep quiet at the meeting.

25. How did Scout show herself to be sensitive to Boo Radley's feelings whilst Heck Tate and Atticus were discussing Bob Ewell's death? She kept him well away from Aunt Alexandra. She called him "Boo" very quietly. She led him to the chair on the porch in the deepest shadow. She decided not to talk to him at all.