TKAMB Chapter Questions
Chapters 9-11
16. What reason did Atticus give Scout for the fact
that he was defending a black man? How did she
feel about it? What did he mean when he said that
“The one thing that doesn’t abide by majority rule is
a person’s conscience”?
17. How did Scout get into trouble on Christmas at
her Aunt Alexandra’s house? How did her uncle
handle things? Do you agree with Atticus that when
a child asks you something, you should answer?
18. Jem and Scout were somewhat disappointed in
Atticus because he wasn’t athletic like some fathers.
What happened to change their minds? Why hadn’t
Atticus revealed that skill earlier?
19. According to Atticus, it is a sin to kill a
mockingbird. Why?
20. What did Jem do to Mrs Dubose? Why?
21. How was he punished? What did he learn about
Mrs. Dubose? What did he learn about himself?