University:
Missouri State University
Course:
ENG 351 | Survey of American Literature II
Academic year:

2022
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111

Pages:

1
Author:

Kaiden Murphy

Name:_____________________________________________________________________Pd:___ To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 13 – 16: Response Questions 1. Why does Aunt Alexandra come stay with the Finch family? What is she like (physical description, personality, beliefs)? 2. Compare Aunt Alexandra’s opinion of the Finches/Maycomb with Atticus’s. 3. What is Atticus’s explanation of rape? How does Scout feel about his answer? 4. Why does Alexandra think Atticus should dismiss Calpurnia? How does Atticus respond to the suggestion? 5. Describe the “nightmare” that descends on the children? 6. Describe the lynching party that comes for Tom Robinson’s life? Why persuades them to give up? 7. What changes (subtle or obvious) does Scout notice in Atticus? 8. Why does Scout cry after returning home from the jail? How does Jem’s treatment of Scout show his maturity? 9. What does Maycomb’s turnout for the trial imply about human nature and curiosity? 10. Why is Scout confused after overhearing remarks about her father’s defense of Tom Robinson? 11. What kind of person is Mr. Dolphus Raymond? What is his private life like? Do you respect him or think his choices are bad—why or why not?