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To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter 1-7
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What did Scout and Jem find in the Radley's tree?
Ans: Scout and Jem find two sticks of chewing gum wrapped in tinfoil. Later
on, however, they find two very old coins (Indian Heads) on their front porch.
Identify Mrs. Dubose
Ans: Mrs. Dubose lived two doors up the street from the Finch's. Everyone
agreed she was the meanest old woman who had ever lived. Jem wouldn't go
near her house without Atticus with him.
How did Jem get even with Scout for contradicting him about "Hot Steams"?
Ans: Jem gets even with Scout for contradicting him about "Hot Steams"
because when Scout gets into the tire, Jem pushes the tire as hard as he could
down the hill. As a result, Scout is nauseous in the tire and both her and the
tire land in the Radley's front yard.
What was the Boo Radley game?
Ans: The Boo Radley game was similar to a skit. Jem, Dill, and Scout would
pretend to be the Radley's and they would act out rumors about them. Further
into the game, Scout quit, however.
Identify Miss Maudie
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Ans: Mrs. Maudie was a person who lived on the Finch's street who loved to
plant anything (except nut grass). She let them play in her yard, eat her
scuppernongs, and explore her vast back lot if they didn't break any rules such
as jumping on the arbor.
What does Miss Maudie think of the Radley's?
Ans: Miss Maudie thinks of the Radley's as very religious people, since Mr.
Radley is a foot-washing Baptist.
Why do Dill and Jem want to give Boo Radley a note? What does Atticus say
when he finds out about their plan?
Ans: Dill and Jem wanted to give Boo Radley a note because they want Boo
to come out so Dill and Jem can ask him a few questions. In return, Dill and
Jem would give him ice cream. When Atticus finds out about their plan, he says
that they should all stop tormenting the Radley's.
How did Jem lose his pants? What did he find when he came back for them?
Ans: Jem lost his pants because when the trio wanted to leave the Radley's
yard, they had to go under some barbed wire. As a result, Jem got stuck on the
wire and he had to take off his pants. When he went back for them, Jem found
his pants stitched up and on top of the fence.
What else did Jem and Scout find in the Radley's tree?
Ans: Jem and Scout found two soap bars with people engraved into them
(Jem and Scout are the people), a full pack of gum, a ball of twine, a spelling bee
trophy, and a pocket watch on a chain with a knife attached. There may have
been many more items in the tree.
Why would there be no more surprises in the tree?
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To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter 1-7
Questions with Detailed Verified
Answers (100% Correct Answers)
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What did Scout and Jem find in the Radley's tree?
Ans: Scout and Jem find two sticks of chewing gum wrapped in tinfoil. Later
on, however, they find two very old coins (Indian Heads) on their front porch.
Identify Mrs. Dubose
Ans: Mrs. Dubose lived two doors up the street from the Finch's. Everyone
agreed she was the meanest old woman who had ever lived. Jem wouldn't go
near her house without Atticus with him.
How did Jem get even with Scout for contradicting him about "Hot Steams"?
Ans: Jem gets even with Scout for contradicting him about "Hot Steams"
because when Scout gets into the tire, Jem pushes the tire as hard as he could
down the hill. As a result, Scout is nauseous in the tire and both her and the
tire land in the Radley's front yard.
What was the Boo Radley game?
Ans: The Boo Radley game was similar to a skit. Jem, Dill, and Scout would
pretend to be the Radley's and they would act out rumors about them. Further
into the game, Scout quit, however.
Identify Miss Maudie
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Ans: Mrs. Maudie was a person who lived on the Finch's street who loved to
plant anything (except nut grass). She let them play in her yard, eat her
scuppernongs, and explore her vast back lot if they didn't break any rules such
as jumping on the arbor.
What does Miss Maudie think of the Radley's?
Ans: Miss Maudie thinks of the Radley's as very religious people, since Mr.
Radley is a foot-washing Baptist.
Why do Dill and Jem want to give Boo Radley a note? What does Atticus say
when he finds out about their plan?
Ans: Dill and Jem wanted to give Boo Radley a note because they want Boo
to come out so Dill and Jem can ask him a few questions. In return, Dill and
Jem would give him ice cream. When Atticus finds out about their plan, he says
that they should all stop tormenting the Radley's.
How did Jem lose his pants? What did he find when he came back for them?
Ans: Jem lost his pants because when the trio wanted to leave the Radley's
yard, they had to go under some barbed wire. As a result, Jem got stuck on the
wire and he had to take off his pants. When he went back for them, Jem found
his pants stitched up and on top of the fence.
What else did Jem and Scout find in the Radley's tree?
Ans: Jem and Scout found two soap bars with people engraved into them
(Jem and Scout are the people), a full pack of gum, a ball of twine, a spelling bee
trophy, and a pocket watch on a chain with a knife attached. There may have
been many more items in the tree.
Why would there be no more surprises in the tree?
