Characters
Who is the narrator of the story?
Scout Finch
Where does this story take place?
Maycomb, Alabama
What does Dill dare Jem to do?
Go into the Radley yard.
Walk in someone else's shoes (have empathy, see things from other people's perspective)
What does Atticus Finch do for a living?
He is a lawyer.
Who is Atticus Finch?
Scout's father
What mysterious gifts do Scout and Jem find in the tree?
soap carvings, full pack of gum, a ball of twine, a spelling bee trophy, and a pocket watch on a chain with a knife attached.
What happens when Scout and Jem are told to stand by the Radley house during the house fire?
What does scout learn from Calpurnia? (Think of the molasses scene)
Manners when guests are around.
What does Scout hear when she rolls in the tire?
Laughing from inside the Radley house.
What is Scout's real name?
Jean Louise
Why is Boo such a mystery to the children?
He never leaves his house.
Whose house catches on fire?
Mrs. Maudie's
What does Atticus advise Scout to do when dealing with people at school?
Ignore them
Who is the town gossip?
Miss Stephanie Crawford
Who is the Finch family housekeeper?
Calpurnia (Cal)
How does Jem lose his pants?
They get caught on a fence
Why does Scout get in trouble on her first day? (2 reasons)
1. She reads too well.
2. She stands up for Walter Cunningham.
What does Scout's teacher say about her reading ability?
She is too advanced.
What do Scout and Jem get for Christmas?
Air rifles
Who is the reclusive neighbor the children are curious about?
Boo Radley
What happens to the hole in the tree?
It gets filled with cement by Mr. Radley.
Why does Scout fight with her cousin Francis?
He insults Atticus.
What does Atticus say about Scout's cussing?
It is a phase that will pass.
How old is Scout at the beginning of the novel?
6