<p> To Kill A Mockingbird – Chapter 7-9 questions</p><p>1. Explain why Mr. Nathan Radley puts cement in the hole of the tree. Why did this upset Jem so much?</p><p>2. Why do Jem and Scout make the snowman such an obvious replica of Mr. Avery?</p><p>3. Who could be considered as a mirror pair for Mr. Avery? Explain.</p><p>4. Where did the blanket come from? What do you suppose would have happened if Scout had noticed it put around her? Why do you think Atticus decided to keep this incident a secret?</p><p>5. How does Miss Maudie react to the fire?</p><p>6. What duty is trusted upon Atticus?</p><p>7. What reasons does he give Scout for accepting this job?</p><p>8. Who is Francis? What is his relationship with Scout like?</p><p>9. Explain why Atticus believes that he will lose the case.</p><p>10. What mistake does Jack make in dealing with the children?</p><p>11. What trouble does Scout get into connected to Atticus defending Tom Robinson? (examine a couple incidents for this question)</p><p>12. Atticus stated, “Simply because we’re licked a hundred years before we started is no reason for us not to try to win.” Explain the meaning behind this quote.</p>