Tkam Quiz Chapters 6-10

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1. What does Jem tell Scout about “that night” at Boo Radley’s?  

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Jem tells Scout that when he went back to retrieve his pants from the fence at Boo Radley's house, he found them neatly folded and mended. This suggests that someone, most likely Boo Radley, had found Jem's pants and taken the time to fix them before returning them. This act of kindness and care shows that Boo Radley is not the scary and dangerous person that they had believed him to be, but rather someone who looks out for them.

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2. What makes Jem decide to return to the Radley yard that night?  

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Jem decides to return to the Radley yard that night because he needed to retrieve his pants. This suggests that Jem is concerned about the consequences of leaving his pants behind and wants to avoid any potential trouble or embarrassment. It also implies that Jem values his belongings and is willing to take risks to retrieve them, showing a sense of responsibility and determination.

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3. What ends the knothole game?   

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The correct answer is "The hole is filled with cement." In the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird," the knothole game refers to the children, Scout, Jem, and Dill, finding small gifts left by Boo Radley in the knothole of a tree. However, when Nathan Radley, Boo's brother, discovers this, he fills the knothole with cement, thus ending the game.

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4. What goes wrong with the children’s escape plan? 

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The children's escape plan failed because they had to get through collards and barbed wire. This suggests that there were physical obstacles in their way that prevented them from successfully executing their plan.

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5. At whom does Mr. Nathan think he has fired his gun?

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Mr. Nathan believes he has fired his gun at a Negro. This suggests that Mr. Nathan holds racist beliefs and prejudices, perceiving a person of African descent as a threat or target for his gun. This answer highlights the racial bias and discrimination present in Mr. Nathan's thinking.

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6. Why does Scout fight her cousin?  

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Scout fights her cousin because he called Atticus names. This suggests that Scout is protective of her father and will not tolerate anyone disrespecting him. It also shows her loyalty and strong sense of justice, as she stands up for her family and defends their honor.

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7. Jem learned nothing from his experience with Mrs. Dubose's death.

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Jem did learn something from his experience with Mrs. Dubose's death. After her passing, Jem receives a box from her containing a single white camellia flower. Atticus explains to Jem that Mrs. Dubose wanted him to know that she admired his courage and wanted to teach him a lesson about true bravery. This shows that Jem learned the importance of courage and bravery from Mrs. Dubose's death. Therefore, the statement that Jem learned nothing is false.

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8. What does cousin Francis tell Scout about Dill’s homelife?   

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Cousin Francis tells Scout that Dill gets passed around from relative to relative and does not have a permanent home.

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9. What “aberration of nature” frightens Scout?    

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Scout is frightened by the seasons changing due to disobedient children. This suggests that Scout is afraid of the unpredictable and chaotic nature of the changing seasons, which is caused by the misbehavior of children. This fear may stem from Scout's desire for stability and order in her life, and the idea that children's actions can disrupt the natural order of things. It also implies that Scout may have a negative perception of disobedient children and their potential to cause trouble.

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10. What 5 new gifts do the find in the knothole?     

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The correct answer is: 2 soap carvings, pack of chewing gum, tarnished spelling medal, and pocket watch.

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11. What was Jem's punishment?

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Jem's punishment was to read to Mrs. Dubose. This implies that Jem did something wrong or misbehaved, leading to this consequence. Reading to Mrs. Dubose could be seen as a form of penance or a way for Jem to learn a lesson from his actions. It also suggests that Jem's punishment is meant to be educational and help him develop empathy and understanding.

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12. What did Jem do when Mrs. Dubose said Atticus "lawed for niggers?"

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Jem cut up Mrs. Dubose's flowers and plants as a response to her derogatory comment about Atticus. This action can be seen as an act of anger and frustration towards Mrs. Dubose's racist remark. Jem's act symbolizes his defense of his father's integrity and his strong disapproval of racial prejudice.

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What does Jem tell Scout about “that night” at Boo Radley’s? ...
What makes Jem decide to return to the Radley yard that night? ...
What ends the knothole game?   
What goes wrong with the children’s escape plan? 
At whom does Mr. Nathan think he has fired his gun?
Why does Scout fight her cousin?  
Jem learned nothing from his experience with Mrs. Dubose's death.
What does cousin Francis tell Scout about Dill’s homelife? ...
What “aberration of nature” frightens Scout?    
What 5 new gifts do the find in the knothole?  ...
What was Jem's punishment?
What did Jem do when Mrs. Dubose said Atticus "lawed for niggers?"
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