Chapter 12: Vocabulary:
Inconsistent
Appalling
Fret
Boded
Persisting
Questions:
How is Jem Changing?
What disappointing news does Scout receive?
Where is Calpurnia taking the children? How does she prepare them?
Describe the church? Why do Jem and Scout feel unwelcome? Are they?
What are some things the children find unusual about the church service? Why is this part of town called the quarters?
What does Scout learn about Tom Robinson and his family?
What don’t the children understand about Calpurnia? How does she explain?
What are some things Calpurnia has taught the children about life, people, and learning?
Why does Scout want to visit Calpurnia at home?
What frightening thing appears on their porch? What do you think will happen next?

Chapter Thirteen:

Vocabulary:
1. Tidiness
2. Tactful
3. Sluggish
4. Extract (verb)
5. Irritable

How does Scout feel about their new guest?
What kind of person is Aunt Alexandra?
Describe the town of Maycomb. How does Aunt Alexandra fit in?
What does Aunt Alexandra want Atticus to tell Jem and Scout?
Why does Scout cry? What does Atticus say before he leaves? What does it mean?