II. Answer each question in 5-7 complete sentences. Include a quote from the text that supports your response. 1. What motives made Atticus defend Tom Robinson, a Negro?
2. Characterize Uncle Jack.
3. Describe Finch's Landing.
4. Why did Scout think Francis the most boring child? How did she get into trouble? Do you approve of Scout's conduct? Give your reason.
5. What lessons did Scout teach Uncle Jack?
6. What conversation took place between Atticus and Uncle Jack?
7. What did Jem and Scout think about their father?
8. Why was it a sin to kill a mockingbird ?
9. Why was Atticus called One - Shot Finch and how did he prove it?
10. Who was Mrs. Dubose? What did she look like? What was she like?
11. Why did Atticus ask the children to read to her?
12. What is real courage in Atticus's opinion?
III. Translate the paragraph: “She was. She had her own views about things……she was the bravest person I ever know” (Chapter 11).
IV. Give a gist of the chapters. UNIT 6. CHAPTERS 12-13
Give the Russian equivalents for the following words.
alien (adj.): not natural; strange
asafoetida (n.): a strong-smelling (like garlic) substance made from a parsley-like plant; often used in folk medicine to repel illness
austere (adj.): stern and severe
boded (vb.): continued
church (vb.): To church someone is ban that person (usually temporarily) from church for any variety of misdeeds.
clad (vb.): dressed
contentious (adj.) always ready to argue
denunciation (n.): To denounce is to strongly disapprove of or condemn something. The denunciation of sin in the reverend's sermon indicates his strong disapproval of sin.
diligently (adv.): industriously; in a hard-working manner
dispelled (vb.): driven away
garish (adj.) showy, very bright or gaudy
habiliments (n.): outfits; clothing
lilac talcum (adj. + n.): Lilacs are a very fragrant flower. Talcum, often called talcum powder, is a fine talc, or powder, used for the body or face. Lilac talcum is lilac-scented talcum powder.
rotogravure print (n.): Rotogravure is a process of printing pictures; often photographs of pictures. Since rotogravure prints often appeared in newspapers, it is possible that the print in the church had been taken from a newspaper.
snuff (n.): a preparation of powdered tobacco, usually sniffed through the nose
tapeworm (n.): a parasite that can live in a person's intestines.
voile (adj.): a thin, cotton-like fabric.
caste system (adj. + n.): class distinctions based on birth, wealth, etc.
curtness (n.): To be curt is to be brief and short to the point of being rude.
devoid (adj.): completely without
flighty (adj.): foolish; irresponsible
incestuous (adj.): Incest is sexual intercourse between persons too closely related to marry legally. Atticus's comment as to the possibility that the Finches might have an Incestuous streak refers to the fact that so many Finches have married their cousins.
mandrake roots (n.): The roots of the mandrake plant were often thought to have magical powers because it was thought that their shape resembled the human body.
myopic (adj): Myopia is an abnormal eye condition, often called nearsightedness. Someone who is myopic cannot see objects clearly.
sluggish (adj.): lacking energy; lazy
soberly (adv.): seriously
spun (v.): To spin a tale is to tell a story in a creative, fanciful way.
tight (adj.): drunk Words and word combinations for intensive study.
appalling (adj.) frivolous (adj.)
fret (v.) pester (v.)
fiancé (n.) furnace (n.)
petticoat (n.) sash (n.)
clay (n.) steeple (n.)
pew (n.) refreshment (n.)
giggle (v.) streak(n.)
flighty (adj.) kin (adj.) Assignments
I. Translate the sentences in which the words and word combinations for intensive study are used. Reproduce them in the situations from the book.
II. Answer each question in 5-7 complete sentences Include a quote from the text that supports your response. Comment on Jem's and Scout's visit to First Purchase church.
What new things does Scout learn here about how the black people live?
What does Scout learn from Calpurnia's account of Zeebo's education?
Explain why Calpurnia speaks differently in the Finch household, and among her neighbors at church.
Why does Aunt Alexandra come to stay with Atticus and his family? What is she like?
Read the first two things Alexandra says when she comes to the Finch house. Are these typical of her or not?
Alexandra thinks Scout is “dull” (not clever). Why does she think this, and is she right?
How does Aunt Alexandra involve herself in Maycomb's social life?
What have you learnt about the history of Maycomb?
Comment on Aunt Alexandra's ideas about breeding and family. Why does Atticus tell them to forget it? Who is right, do you think?
III. Translate the paragraph: “Aunt Alexandra's theory had something behind it……….and one for the Governor”.
IV. Give a gist of the chapters. UNIT 7. CHAPTERS 14-15
Give the Russian equivalents for the following words.
bushel (n.): a unit of dry measure equal to 32 quarts
erosion (n.): a gradual wearing away.
infallible (adj.): never wrong
manacles (n.): handcuffs
neat (adj.): unmixed with anything, such as water or soda; straight
taut (adj.): tightly stretched
acquiescence (n.): agreement without protest
affliction (n.): in this case, a condition
begrudge (vb.): To begrudge someone something is to feel resentment or disapproval about the fact that they have something. Atticus says that he doesn't think anyone in the town would resent the fact that he has a client.
ecclesiastical (adj.): church-like
façade (n.): the front of a building; the part facing the street.
futility (n.): feeling of being ineffective; uselessness, hopelessness
shinnied up (adj.): drunk
stifle (vb.): hold back; suppress
succinct (adj.): clear and brief
uncouth (adj.): crude, unmannerly
venerable (adj.): impressive on account of age or historic associations Words and word combinations for intensive study.
antagonize (vb.) aggregation (n.)
ominous (adj.) venue (n.)
spank (v.) brawl (n.)
detractor (n.) privy (n., adj.)
prop (v.) shin (n.) Assignments
I. Translate the sentences in which the words and word combinations for intensive study are used. Reproduce them in the situations from the book.
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