Chapter 1 Question
Who is the narrator of the story? Why is the family history an important part of the setting? Why do you think the narrator starts the story by explaining the circumstances that led to her brother’s broken arm that he sustained many years ago?

Chapter 2 Question
Even though Scout is eager to go to school, do you think she becomes reluctant because Miss Caroline belittles her for being educated already? Do you think being educated is to Scout's advantage? What incident in the story gives you the impression that it is an advantaged or disadvantaged?


Chapter 3 Question
Scout does not want to go to school. Compare and contrast what you think the consequences of her not going to school and Burris Ewell not going to school?

Chapter 4 Question
Why do you think Atticus is always sentimental about the Radleys? Why does he always reprimand Jem, Scout and Dill for making up games depicting the Radley family?

Chapter 5 Question
Miss Atkinson explains to Scout that Boo was a normal child. She seems to be convinced that those are only rumors that he is crazy. Nevertheless, she says that after Boo's father's harsh treatment of him, he is probably crazy. Do you think that Scout thinks Miss Atkinson thinks Boo is crazy? Why? What feelings do you think Miss Atkinson has towards Mr. Radley?