1. Why does Dill run away from home?

2. Reflect on the following quotation. ‘“Link, that boy might go to the chair, but he’s not going till the truth is told.’ Atticus’s voice was even. ‘And you know what the truth is.’” (195) What does Atticus mean? Who is he talking to? What is the truth?

3. Why do the men show up at the jail? What are they planning on doing?

4. How does Atticus handle the confrontation at the jail? Is it a good approach? Would it have been successful? Explain.

5. How does Scout dissolve the situation at the jail? Does she realize what she’s doing? Why does it work so well? Why does Mr. Cunningham call the men back? How does Scout affect him?