The coldest winter since 1885 brings a rare snow and a devastating fire to the streets of Maycomb. The theme of this To Kill A Mockingbird Chapter 8 Quiz is Miss Maudie’s house fire and how to handle the chaos of it. Who put the blanket around Scout’s shoulders in the confusion of the night?
To Kill A Mockingbird Chapter 8 Quiz Questions
- What unusual weather event occurs in Maycomb in Chapter 8?
- How do Jem and Scout initially react to the snow?
- What does Scout think is causing the cold weather?
- Who helps Jem and Scout make a snowman?
- What do Jem and Scout use to make their snowman?
- Who does Jem model the snowman after?
- Why does Atticus tell Jem to disguise the snowman?
- What do Jem and Scout use to disguise the snowman?
- What does Miss Maudie say about the snowman?
- What happens later that night in Maycomb?
- How does Miss Maudie react to her house burning down?
- Who wakes Scout and Jem during the fire?
- Where are the children told to stand during the fire?
- What surprising item does Scout find around her shoulders after the fire?
- Who does Atticus say gave Scout the blanket?
- Why doesn’t Scout realize Boo gave her the blanket?
- What does Atticus tell Jem to do about the blanket?
- How does Jem react to the blanket discovery?
- What is Miss Maudie’s attitude the morning after the fire?
- What caused Miss Maudie’s house to burn down?
- What do the neighbors do during the fire?
- How does Atticus describe Boo Radley to Scout?
- Why does Scout feel guilty after the fire?
- What does Miss Maudie say she plans to do after the fire?
- What does Jem realize about Boo after the events of this chapter?
- What emotion does Scout feel when she realizes Boo covered her with the blanket?
- How does Chapter 8 further develop Boo Radley’s character?
- What theme is highlighted through Boo’s silent act of kindness?
- What lesson do Jem and Scout begin to learn about appearances in this chapter?
- What is the overall tone of Chapter 8?