TKMB chap 3- Kristen – Flashcards
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How does Walter claim he almost died his first year of school?
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eating the Radley's poisoned pecans
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Why has Walter been unable to pass the first grade?
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They don't respect school or authority in his family; they are needed to work at home because of the Depression
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What does Walter do at dinner that surprises Scout?
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Pours syrup all over his food
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What does Calpurnia tell Scout as a result of her outburst?
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he ahs to spend the year working for his family
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What do the kids first think causes Miss Caroline to scream? What is the real reason she screams?
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that she saw a ,mouse; she saw bugs in Burris's hair
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Why do you think the Ewell children only come to school on the first day What do you think is the reason many Maycomb children need to stay at home for the rest of the year?
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"anybody that sets foot in the house is company" and "don't be so high and mighty"
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What is your reaction to the way Burris treats Miss Caroline?
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Shocked at his rudeness over calling her a snot-nosed slut
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What is Atticus's solution when Scout tells him that she doesn't want to go back to school?
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he offers to compromise: if scout goes to school, they will continue to read together every night
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What do we learn about the Ewell family from Scout and Atticus's conversation?
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that the Ewell family has a long history of being very poor; they live like animals
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Expansively
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having exaggerated feelings of self worth
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Fractious
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(adj.) tending to be troublesome; unruly, quarrelsome, contrary; unpredictable
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Persevere
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To hold fast to a task or purpose despite handicaps or obstacles
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Tranquility
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a state of peace and quiet
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Tyranny
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A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
