08/27 Homework

8th Literature:

Bell Work:

Do you think Jem’s punishment was fair?

Vocabulary:

1. Viscous
   1. (adj) sticky
2. Degradation
   1. (noun) a state of being put down
3. Escapade
   1. (noun) a reckless incident
4. Reconnaissance
   1. (noun) observing something or someone

Reading Questions:

1. What does Atticus tell Jem to always do despite Mrs. Dubose’s insults?
   1. Why do you think he says this?
2. What does Dubose say that makes Jem angry?
   1. What does Jem do in response?
3. What does Jem have to do as a punishment?
   1. Do you think it is a just/fair punishment?
   2. What would you have assigned?
4. What does Dubose leave for Jem?
   1. What is Jem’s reaction?
   2. Why do you think Jem reacts this way?
5. What does Atticus say about Dubose?

Homework:

Read chapter 12