To Kill a Mockingbird 1
Who is Jean Louise Finch?
Scout and the narrator of the story
Who is Scout's fiancé ?
Dill
Who is Scout's brother?
Nickname and real name
Jem
Jeremy Atticus Finch
What is the cook's name?
Calpurnia
How did Scout learn how to read?
She sits in Atticus' lap while he reads the paper and reads over his shoulder.
How many times has Atticus whipped Jem?
Never, at least never that Jem can remember
Who befriended Scout when Jem and Dill neglected her?
Miss Maudie
According to rumor who did Boo stab?
His father
Who does Scout get in a fight with at school?
Walter Cunningham
How does Calpurnia teach Scout how to write?
She has her copy down Bible verses
How do Jem, Dill, and Scout make a squeaky gate hinge open quietly?
They spit on it.
The kids found two packs of what in the tree?
Gum
How do Jem and Dill plan to meet Boo Radley?
They want to leave a note for him in a window shutter
What are Miss Maudie's favorite flowers?
Azaleas
Why did Miss Caroline send Burris Ewell home on the first day of 1st grade?
He had lice
According to Miss Maudie, how is a foot-washing Baptist different than a regular kind of Baptist?
The foot-washing Baptists, like Mr. Radley, believe that anything that brings pleasure is a sin.
Which Finch neighbor is described as "plain hell"?
Mrs. Dubose
Which character eventually breaks their arm?
Jem
What is the name of Atticus' brother?
John Hale Finch/Uncle Jack
What lie does Dill tell the adults to explain Jem’s missing pants?
He says that he won the pants from Jem when the kids were playing strip poker.
During what period in history does the story take place? (Hint 2 Periods at once!)
The Great Depression & Jim Crow Era
Who did Jem invite home for lunch on the first day of school?
Walter Cunningham
Which character says "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view . . . until you climb into his skin and walk around in it. "
Atticus
Find and write down the line from early in the chapter that foreshadows the trouble Jem will have when he tries to flee the Radleys’ backyard.
The foreshadowing line is when the children are climbing under the fence wire. Scout explains to us that, “It was a tight squeeze for [Jem.]”
List the four reasons Jem and Dill give for deciding to peek into the Radley window on this particular night.
1. They figure nobody will see them at night.
2. Atticus will be distracted with his evening reading and won’t notice what they’re doing.
3. If Boo kills them, they’ll miss school instead of missing summer vacation.
4. It’s easier to see into a dark house when it’s dark outside than when it’s light outside.