TKAM Chapters 1-2

What do you learn in this chapter about Maycomb, Atticus Finch, and his family?

• Maycomb is a bustling city, and Atticus Finch is a lawyer with a large family.

• Maycomb is a small town, and Atticus Finch is a lawyer with two children.

• Maycomb is a coastal town, and Atticus Finch is a doctor with three children.

• Maycomb is a historical town, and Atticus Finch is a teacher with one child.

Jem and Scout met Dill when he moved next door for the summer.

• When Dill moved next door for the summer

• At school

• At a family gathering

• During a town event

What, briefly, has happened to Arthur “Boo” Radley?

• He moved to another town.

• He was sent to prison.

• He became a recluse.

• He got married.

The Radley place fascinates Scout, Jem, and Dill because:

• it is haunted.

• it is a beautiful mansion.

• it is their favorite play area.

• it is where they meet their friends.

Jem decided to touch the Radley’s door because:

• he was dared to do it by Dill.

• he wanted to see Boo Radley.

• he lost a bet.

Scout is looking forward to starting school because:

• she wants to meet new friends.

• she is excited about learning new things.

• she wants to escape her home life.

• she is curious about the school environment.

Why did Scout get into trouble with her teacher on the first day of school?

• Scout was late to school.

• Scout knew how to read and write.

• Scout was talking during class.

• Scout forgot her homework.

What do you think of Miss Caroline Fisher as a teacher?

• She is an excellent teacher.

• She is an average teacher.

• She is a poor teacher.

• She is a strict teacher.

Scout learned to read by:

• being taught by her father, Atticus

• attending school regularly

• reading on her own with no help

• listening to stories read by her mother

Jem does not want anything to do with Scout at school because:

• he is embarrassed by her.

• he wants to focus on his studies.

• he has new friends.

• he is angry with her.