08/26 Homework

8th Literature:

Bell Work:

Why do you think Atticus hid his shooting skills from his children?

Vocabulary:

1. Feeble:
   1. (adj) weak
2. Inconspicuous:
   1. (adj) to not attract attention
3. Peril:
   1. (noun) danger
4. Rudiments:
   1. (noun) basic foundation

Reading Questions:

1. What kind of things does Atticus do differently from some of the other men in town?
2. What does Atticus do to the rabid dog?
   1. Is this out of character for him?
   2. Why do you think he does it?
   3. What does this reveal further about his character?
3. What does Miss Maudie tell Jem and Scout about their father?

Homework Questions:

1. What does Atticus tell Jem to always do despite Mrs. Dubose’s insults?
   2. What do Jem and Scout buy in town?
   3. What insult is the last straw for Jem that makes him lose his temper?
   4. What does he do in anger?

Reading Homework:

Read ch. 11