Who/characters
Who saves Scout and Jem on Halloween night?
Boo Radley
What happens to Tom Robinson after the trial?
He is found guilty despite his innocence and later killed while trying to escape prison.
Why does Atticus defend Tom even though he knows he will lose?
Because doing what’s right matters more than winning — he believes in integrity and justice.
Who shows true courage by facing an angry mob and the court’s prejudice?
Atticus Finch
What does the mockingbird symbolize?
Innocence and goodness that should not be harmed.
Why is Boo Radley considered a hero?
He saves Jem and Scout and shows quiet goodness despite being misunderstood.
Who is the symbol of innocence in the story?
Tom Robinson (and symbolically Boo Radley)
What does Atticus do that shocks the town?
He defends a Black man (Tom Robinson) in court with honesty and respect.
Why does Harper Lee call the book To Kill a Mockingbird?
Because harming innocent people (like Tom or Boo) is like killing something pure and good.
Who represents racism and hatred in Maycomb?
Bob Ewell
What are the small gifts in the tree a symbol of?
Friendship and communication between Boo and the children.
Why is faith tied to integrity in Atticus’s actions?
He lives by conscience, not public opinion, showing Christian virtue and moral strength.
Who teaches Scout manners and moral responsibility as a woman?
Calpurnia and Aunt Alexandra
What does the courthouse symbolize?
Justice and its corruption in a biased society.
Why is empathy an important virtue in the story?
It helps overcome prejudice and see others with compassion — Scout learns to do this by the end.