How long do Dill and Scout get to enjoy each other’s company before “the nightmare” begins? Who was quietly and secretly …

What is the “nightmare” that now descends upon the children? Why did Heck Tate and the other men come to …

Why does Alexandra think Atticus should dismiss Calpurnia? How does Atticus respond to the suggestion? Why is Scout pleased when …

Why does Aunt Alexandra come to stay with Atticus and his family? What is she like? Read the first two …

What new things does Scout learn from Jem’s and Scout’s visit to First Purchase church about how the black people …

Atticus says that Mrs. Dubose is a model of real courage rather than “a man with a gun in his …

How does Atticus advise Jem to react to Mrs. Dubose’s taunts? What does Mrs. Dubose say about the children’s mother? …

Scout says that “Atticus was feeble”. Do you think that this is her view as she tells the story or …

How well does Atticus feel he should defend Tom Robinson? What are his reasons? Scout and Jem have “mixed feelings” …

Why does Scout quiz Atticus about his visit to the Radley house? How much does Atticus tell her? Why does …