Characters
Who is the narrator of the novel?
Scout Finch
In what town and state does the story take place?
Maycomb, Alabama
What is the significance of the mockingbird symbol?
It symbolizes innocence and goodness.
What is the main conflict of the Tom Robinson trial?
Tom is accused of assaulting Mayella Ewell.
Which character is most often compared to a mockingbird?
Boo Radley
What is Atticus Finch’s profession?
Lawyer
How does the setting of Maycomb influence the events of the novel?
The town’s strict social and racial codes shape the characters’ attitudes and the trial outcome.
Which theme is MOST developed by the Tom Robinson trial?
Racial injustice and prejudice.
How does Tom Robinson die?
He is shot while trying to escape prison.
Which quotation best illustrates Atticus’s belief in justice?
“The one thing that doesn’t abide by majority rule is a person’s conscience.”
What is Boo Radley’s real name?
Arthur Radley
What effect does the trial's outcome have on Atticus?
It forces Maycomb to confront its moral failures, even if it doesn’t change right away.
How does the novel challenge readers to examine their own communities?
It forces readers to consider how prejudice and empathy appear in their own society.
What lesson does Atticus want his children to learn from Mrs. Dubose?
True courage is fighting even when you know you might lose.
How does Harper Lee use irony in Bob Ewell’s death?
He dies trying to protect his children.
Who saves Scout and Jem from Bob Ewell's attack?
Arthur Radley
What does the mad dog incident symbolize?
The danger of mob mentality and racial hatred.
What lesson does Atticus want Jem and Scout to learn?
You never really understand someone until you consider things from their point of view.
What is ironic about Bob Ewell’s actions after the trial?
He wins the trial yet seeks revenge.
What effect does having a child narrator tell serious events?
It adds humor and shows innocence clashing with harsh reality.
Which character best represents moral courage?
Atticus Finch
How does Calpurnia’s role challenge stereotypes?
She provides emotional and moral guidance, acting as a bridge between two worlds.
What quote best reflects the theme of loss of innocence?
“There’s a lot of ugly things in this world, son. I wish I could keep ‘em all away from you.”
How does Scout change by the end of the novel?
She becomes more understanding and empathetic.
Which narrative structure best describes the novel?
First-person retrospective