Locations in Maycomb
Time period
Regionalism
Miscellaneous
100

Where do the Ewells live?

The dump

100

What decade is the novel based on?

1930's

100

Where do most of the Maycomb folk go on Sundays?

To church

100

The town that is the setting for the novel?

Maycomb, Alambama

200

When does the story take place?

The Great Depression

200

What national crisis is happening during the novel?

The Great Depression

200

What type of instrument does Miss Maudie say Atticus can play?

Jews harp

200

Where do the Finch children get gifts from?

The Radley's tree

300

What is the name of the house the Finch children are scared of?

The Radley place

300

What historical laws were in place affecting Maycomb during the novel?

Jim Crow laws

300

What type of flowers did Miss Maudie own?

Mimosas

300

Where is Tom Robinson held after he is accused of rape?

Jail

400

Where is the Finch family's home located?

Finch's landing

400

Near the end of the book what event is Scout's class talking about?

The Holocaust

400

What is Miss Maudie's cake called?

Lane cake

400

How many lawyers do we know Maycomb has?

3

500

Where does the trial of Tom Robinson take place?

The courthouse

500

When did Tom Robinson's case start?

July 6, 1935

500

What type of flowers did Jem cut up in Mrs. Dubose's yard?

Camellias

500

What are the spirits that Jem is afraid of at the beginning of the book?

Hot Steams

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