To Kill a Mockingbird: Chapters 25-27

Reading Quiz

1. Reflect on the following quotation. “Scout,” said Dill, “she just fell down in the dirt. Just fell down in the dirt, like a giant with a big foot just came along and stepped on her. Just ump . . . like you’d step on an ant” (240).

2 . Reflect on the following quotation. “Mr. Underwood simply figured it was a sin to kill cripples, be they standing, sitting, or escaping. He likened Tom’s death to the senseless slaughter of songbirds by hunters and children. . .”

3 . Reflect on Scout’s question, “Jem, how can you hate Hitler so bad an’ then turn around and be ugly about folks right at home—” What is Scout talking about? What is ironic about Miss Gates' comments about Hitler? What made her ask Jem this question? What does it show about Scout’s character?