Chapter 12

1. What happens to Jem at age 12?

-He starts to be difficult to live with because he was very moody. Jem also starts to not want to play with Scout as much anymore. He seemed to be growing up.

2. Why does Calpurnia take Scout and Jem to church with her?

-The kids have always asked her what her church was like, and Atticus wasn’t at home at the time.

3. What does First Purchase African M.E. look like?

-It is not in great condition. The church isn’t painted and doesn’t have a ceiling. It also does not have hymn books, an organ, piano, or church programs. There is also one decoration in the whole church.

4. How do the other members of First Purchase behave?

-They are all very welcoming of Scout and Jem, nothing but nice.

5. How did Calpurnia learn to read?

-She was taught by Miss Maudie Atkinson’s aunt, old Miss Buford.