To Kill A Mockingbird - Chapters 13-15 - Comprehension Questions

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What simile does the author use to describe how Aunt Alexander fit into Maycomb?

"Aunt Alexander fitted into the world of Maycomb like a hand into a glove

Why do suppose Mr. Underwood was covering for Atticus with his shotgun if he doesn't like black people?

He is still devoted to the concept of justice and fair play

What did Jem do that made Scout feel he had broken the "remaining code" of their childhood?

He told Atticus that Dill was hiding in their house.

What did Jem tell Scout he was afraid of after the group of men showed up?

He was afraid somebody might try to hurt Atticus

What is it that Scout does that makes the dangerous mob break up and go back home?

Her friendliness shamed them into being civilized.

Why did Scout tell Atticus that she would like it very much if her aunt came to live with them.

She said you should lie when you can't do anything about the circumstances

How long did "for a while" mean in Maycomb?

anything from 3 days to 30 days

Why did Aunt Alexander want Atticus to fire Calpurnia?

because she doesn't think the children should be under the influence of a black women and she thinks she would be a better example for them

Why does Scout think there is a snake under her bed?

because she was making her way across her darkened bedroom and she stepped on something warm and resilient and alive

Where do the children find Atticus after he takes the car one evening?

guarding Tom Robinson's jail cell

What was Dill's real reason for running away?

his mother and step-father weren't interested in him and didn't seem to want him around


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