Chapters 9—11
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Aunt Alexandra
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Uncle Jack Finch
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Francis
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Mrs. Dubose
1. What does the fire reveal about people in Maycomb and life in small towns in the 1930s?
2. What does Miss Maudie’s reaction to the fire say about her as a character?
3. What does the blanket incident say about Boo’s character?
4. Look for evidence that reveals characters of Aunt Alexandra and Uncle Jack Finch.
5. What kind of parent is Atticus turning out to be? What is he trying to teach Scout and Jem?
6. Atticus tells his children that “it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.” What does he mean? How is it
explained to the children?
7. What does the shooting of Tim Johnson reveal about Atticus as a character?
8. Jem and Scout have different views about telling people at school about Atticus’ abilities.
Explain this difference.
9. Look for evidence that reveals Mrs. Dubose’s character…her personality traits, actions, thoughts,
and other people’s views on her. Try to see past the mean old lady.