Who am I?
This left gifts for Jem and Scout in a tree. They killed Bob Ewell.
Boo Radley
Why does Scout get in trouble at school?
Scout gets in trouble with her teacher because she already knows how to read and write in cursive.
“I was barefooted, and Jem says the ground’s always cooler under a tree.”
Scout Finch
How are African Americans represented in the novel?
Answers may vary.
Should say something like bad or scary, being underprivileged, etc.
Do any of the characters from the novel achieve the American dream?
This person taught Scout how to read and write. They are extremely close to Finch family.
Calpurnia
Why does Jem lose his pants?
They got caught on a fence while he, Dill, and Scout tried to sneak onto the Radley property.
“Shoot all the blue jays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird.”
Atticus
Why does Scout take being called a lady as an insult?
Answers may vary.
Should mention something about women being viewed as less independent, having less freedom, etc.
How does Boo Radley symbolize a mockingbird?
Answers may vary.
Should mention something about Boo being harmless and innocent like a mockingbird.
Bob Ewell
What did Scout dress up as for the Halloween pageant?
A ham.
“Won’t answer a word you say long as you keep on mockin’ me,”
Mayella Ewell
Generally, most readers would agree that there is a moment/scene in the book where it is justified to act outside of the law. What moment/scene is this?
What does the Radley house represent?
Answers may vary.
Could mention fear or mystery.
This person is pushing the belief that Bob Ewell killed himself.
Heck Tate
Why did Mrs. Dubose really want Jem to read to her?
She was going through withdrawal and having Jem read to her help with the pain.
“Bob Ewell fell on this knife. He killed himself.”
How can someone's family affect their perspective on the world?
Answers may vary.
Could give an example of Bob Ewell or Atticus.
In what ways is Tim Johnson symbolic?
Answers may vary.
Could mention injustice or fear.
Could talk about Atticus and his protection.
This family works as farmers. They live in poverty though because the Great Depression hit them hard.
The Cunningham Family
What evidence supports Tom Robinson's innocence?
His left arm was crippled.
“Scout, I'm tellin' you for the last time, shut your trap or go home—I declare to the Lord you're gettin' more like a girl every day!”
Jem Finch
What is the difference between morals and ethics?
answers may vary.
Should mention how morals are personal or descriptive.
Should mention how ethics are more logical or practical.
Answers may vary
Could mention how the American Dream goes against God's design/plan for us. Could mention something about the American dream being selfish and we are called to not be selfish.