Revision Questions...

In English recently we have been studying chapters 9 and 10, as they describe events which may not seem that significant, but hint at events still to come in the book, and the lessons which the children are learning to prepare them for the upcoming events involving Atticus' law case. Here are some revision questions to help me, as well as you, remember and evaluate in key events from the chapters when I come to the end of the novel.

Chapter 9:
1. At the start of the chapter, what advice does Atticus give Scout about dealing with comments about his new case, and what clues does this give us about events will be later happening in the novel?
2. In what ways are Uncle Jack and Atticus similar and in what ways are they different?
3. In chapter 9, who references Scout's gender, encouraging her to mature, and how does Scout feel about this?
4. What do Scout's references to Aunt Alexandra's opinion on her attire, suggest to us about Scout's character, especially her arrogance?
5. Why do you think Scout finally loses her temper with Francis, whilst she has controlled it for so long with her peers at school?

Chapter 10:
1. Why do you think is the most significant reason for Scout's disappointment in Atticus' lack of talents, is it because she wants him to play with her and Jem more and be a more active father, or does she simply want to be like everyone else, or do you think there is a different reason?
2. What does Miss Maudie's 'tartly' reaction to Scout's questions about the age of the neighbourhood, and Atticus' age in particular show about the almost tunnel-vision of the children,. when it comes to age?
3. How does Jem's decision to go and tell Calpurnia about the stray dog, and Scout's hesitance to do so, show the wisdom age has seemed to bring down, and the new difference in their characters - as Scout is her same old carefree self, but Jem is more cautious?
4. How does the use of a human name ('Tim Johnson') for a rabid dog, increase the brutality of the situation?
5. How does the children's (Jem's especially) opinion of their father and his talents change, and how do their reactions to this revelation differ?

Here is a link to a useful revision resource for To Kill a Mockingbird: http://englishtutorhome2.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/gcse-model-exam-answers-to-kill.html