Calpurnia and Scout argue over proper manners (conflict)
What is an external (man v man) conflict?
100
When Scout addresses Mr. Cunningham directly, causing him to call off the mob that had intended to lynch Tom Robinson.
What is the scene outside the jail?
100
The theme suggested when atticus says: "You never really understand a person until you...climb into his skin and walk around in it."
What is the importance of understanding other people's point-of-view/perspective?
100
The behavior shown by Scout when she says she will go and drown herself to make Calpurnia sorry for disciplining her.
What is childish/immature?
200
Innocence
What does Boo Radley symbolize?
200
The beginning of the novel, where we learn about the characters and setting. (general plot term)
What is the exposition?
200
Jem's punishment for this is reading to Mrs. Dubose so that she can overcome her addiction to morphine.
What is destroying Mrs. Dubose's camelias?
200
The mood suggested by the following words: tired, sagged, naps, slowly, no hurry, nothing to see.
What is dull and monotonous?
200
The point-of-view in which the novel is written.
What is first-person?
300
Strength and courage
What does Mrs. Dubose symbolize?
300
The climax of To Kill a Mockingbird. (Hint: It comes closer to the end than the middle)
What is when Bob Ewell attacks Scout and Jem?
300
This event foreshadows the death of Tom Robinson's death and reveals that Atticus has a talent with guns.
What is the shooting of Tim Johnson (the mad dog)?
300
What the following quote suggests about when the narrator is writing the story:
"When enough years had gone by to enable us to look back on them, we sometimes discussed the events leading to his accident..."
What is years after the events occurred (reminiscing)?
300
The type of narrator Scout is based on age, understanding, and actions throughout the novel.
What is unreliable?
400
Several characters in To Kill a Mockingbird symbolize this idea. These characters include: Boo Radly, Dill, and Tom Robinson
What is innocence?
400
Scout walks Boo Radley back to his house after he saves her and Jem's life.
What is the resolution?
400
This decision demonstrates the major issue of racism that was common (prevalent) during the 1930's; the time in which this novel is set.
What is the conviction of Tom Robinson?
400
The meaning of sweltering suggested by this quote:
"Somehow, it was hotter then: a black dog suffered on a summer's day; bony mules hitched to Hoover carts flicked flies in the sweltering shade of the live oads on the square"
What is humid?
400
The feelings Jem has toward Boo and his family suggested by the following quote: "he'll kill us each and everyone...Don't blame me when he gouges your eyes out..."
What is fear?
500
the lesson Scout learns from Atticus about the injustice of hurting something that is not causing harm (innocent)
What does the title or "To Kill a Mockingbird" symbolize?
500
The six main parts of plot in any story.
What are exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution?
500
The era named for the downturn in America's economy during which the novel is set.
What is the Great Depression?
500
The name of the author.
What is Harper Lee?
500
This demonstrates that Scout not only aged but also matured throughout the novel.