To Kill A Mockingbird

                                      Comprehension Questions Chapters 7-9

1.     Jem says he went back to the Radley’s place for his pants.  What did he say was odd about that? (3)

2.     Treats & treasures are back.  Where?  (1) What are they? (3)

3.     What do Jem and Scout do in response to the “gifts?” (1)

4.     Why can’t their response be delivered? (1)  Why has this happened? (1)  Give page numbers.

5.     Jem asks Atticus if the answer is true. What was his response? (1)

6.     Who dies that winter? (1)

7.     What other tragedy srtikes the neighborhood? (1)  Give page number.

8.     Scout and Jem watch this.  During this time someone does something kind and sensitive for

Scout.  What is it and who did it?  (2)   Give page numbers

9.     How does Miss Maudie respond to all this?  (2)

10. Atticus has been asked to do what by the court?  (1)

11. What does he tell Scout she can’t during this time?  (1)  Give page number (76)  How long does this last?  (1)  What causes her to go against this? (2)

12. What does Atticus tell Scout about the trial? (1)  And why? (1)  Give page number (76)

13. Who do the Finches go visit at Christmas time? (1)

14. What do Scout and Jem get for Christmas? (1)

15. Who is Francis? (1)

16. What does Atticus tell Uncle Jack?  (1)  Why?  (2)