To Kill A Mockingbird Chapters 11-15

Who is the old woman who taunts the children everytime they pass her house?

Mrs. Dubose

What does Jem buy Scout with his birthday money?

A V. J. Elmore's twirling baton

What does Jem buy himself with his birthday money?

A miniature steam engine

What does Jem do when Mrs Dubose insults Atticus?

What does Mrs Dubose say about the children's mother?

She was the finest woman in Maycomb, lovely, and 'what would she think of you two know?'

How does Jem feel about what Mrs Dubose say about the children's mother?

It offends him in a 'how dare you talk about my mother' type of way

How does Jem react when Mrs D insults Atticus?

He takes Scout's new baton and cuts off the tops of her camellia bushes, then breaks the baton.

What request does Mrs D make of Jem?

She wants him to read for her everyday (except Sundays) for two hours.

Why is reading to Mrs. D a fair punishment for Jem?

She is sick, dying, and in a lot of pain. He was rude and disrespectful to her.

What is the name of the woman who worked for Mrs D?

Jessie

What does Atticus think about insults like n*****lover?

Atticus doesn't think is very insulting, that it's common, and that it doesn't really mean anything- like "snot-nose".

Why would Atticus have made Jem read to Mrs Dubose even if he hadn't done anything?

She was going to die soon and was in a lot of pain.

Why, in Atticus's view, was Mrs Dubose a "great lady"?

She was a strong willed woman who managed to rid herself of a morphine addiction before she died, despite the pain it caused her. He felt, although they didn't agree, she was allowed her opinion.

Why does Atticus say that Mrs Dubose was a model of real courage rather than "a man with a gun in his hand"?

Her braving all that pain unnecessarily so that she could die free made her a truly courageous person. People who solved their problems with guns or violence, we're not nearly so brave, and not the people to look up to.

What was the name of the church Calpurnia goes to?

First Purchase, as it was the first thing freed slaves in the area had purchased with they new money they had earned.

Why is Lula angry at Calpurnia for bringing the children to church with her.

The children are white and First Purchase is a black church. Black people would never be allowed to attend a white church.

What is the collection going to go to?

Helping Helen Robinson and her children, as she is having trouble finding work.

How much money does Reverend Sykes as for?

$10

What does Reverend Sykes do when the amount isn't raised?

He closes the doors and won't let anyone leave until they collect $10.

How does the congregation sing hymns without hymn books?

They do "lining" lead by Zeebo.

Why does the congregation use that method of singing?

Most of them can not read.

What values does Reverend Sykes try to impart on his congregation?

The dangers of sin and the importance of personal sacrifice to help those less fortunate.