TKAM Reading and Discussion Questions, Chapter 24-26, with preview to 27
Directions: Be familiar with the following questions as you read chapters 24-26. I will choose
one
from each chapter to have an open-note quiz on next Tuesday. You don’t have to answer
each question, but it would be to your advantage to be familiar with answers to these questions,
and take notes if needed. 27 is added if you read ahead and want a preview.
Chapter 24:
1. Which of the ladies at the missionary circle luncheon treats Scout with the most respect?
How is that respect shown to Scout?
2. Why does Mrs. Merriweather tell Scout that she is “a fortunate girl”? What difference
is most important to Mrs. Merriweather between Maycomb and “J. Grimes Evertt’s land”
3. According to the ladies in the missionary circle, what are the qualities of a good
Christian? What do they think are the qualities of a good citizen?
4. What do we learn about the ladies in the missionary circle from their discussion of the
Mruna tribe and the African Americans in Maycomb?
5. To whom is Miss Madue referring when she asks, “His food doesn’t stick going down, does
it?” Why does Miss Maudie ask this question? Why is Aunt Alexandra thankful for it?
6. How does Scout compare and contrast the “ladies’ world” and the “world of my father”?
In which world is she more comfortable, and why?
7. After hearing about Tom Robinson’s death, for what does Aunt Alexandra criticize the
town? How does Miss Maudie answer her frustration? How does Miss Maudie
understand her role in helping Maycomb change?
