To Kill a Mockingbird

        Comprehension Questions Chapters 1-3

1.     What is the setting of the story? (1)

2.     Who are the characters introduced in these chapters?  Explain. (9)

3.     What were some of the things the Radleys did that were considered “unstable.” (3)

Give page numbers.

4.     What is Boo supposed to have done to his father? (1) Give page number.

5.     What is done to Boo because of this action and why?  (3)  Give page number.

6.     What can Scout do that surprises her teacher? (2) 

7.     What does her teacher tell her about her father?  (1)  Give page number.

8.     Why do you suppose she says that? (2)

9.     Scout’s teacher tries to give Walter Cunningham $.25 for lunch, but he won’t take it.  What does Scout say she’s done to him? (1)

10.  Why can’t Walter pass the 1^st grade? (1)

11.  Who is Burris Ewell and what is “odd” about him?  (2) Give page numbers.

12.  How does Walther’s father pay Atticus? (1)

13. What does Calpurnia symbolize for Scout? (1)

14. How is Scout enjoying the 1^st grade? (1)

15. Atticus tells Scout something that if she learns a simple trick, she’ll get along a lot better with all kinds of people.  He says, “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view – until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.”  What does this mean? Explain. (2)

16. What is the compromise Atticus and Scout come to?  (1) Give page number.