Name______________________________
English 10
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD by Harper Lee
Date____________________
Mrs. Mavros
Homework – Chapters 12-16
Directions: For full credit at least one quote per assignment must be supplied to justify your
answer. Type or write neatly and rewrite the questions before your answers. Remember to
restate the question and answer in paragraph form. Each question will be worth 10 points.
Chapter 12 and 13 (40 pts)
1. What is linin’? Why is it done?
2. What does Scout notice about Calpurnia
3. Why does Aunt Alexandra come to visit?
4. How does Aunt Alexandra explain human behavior
Chapter 14 and 15 (60 pts)
1. Why does Aunt Alexandra want to dismiss Calpurnia?
2. How does Atticus explain rape to Scout?
3. Why does Dill run away from home?
4. What is the mood in Maycomb before the trial?
5. Why is Jem worried?
6. How does Scout stop the mob?
Chapter 16 (20 pts)
1. Who is Dolphus Raymond?
2. Explain the following statement: “He really intends to defend Tom Robinson.”