Characters
The mysterious neighbor; Dill is most fascinated by
Boo Radley
What is Maycomb's Usual Disease?
Racism
a distinctive idea or dominant idea in a story
motif
Where do the children sit during the trial?
The balcony with Reverend Sykes.
Chapter 3: You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view . . . until you climb into his ___________ and walk around in it.
"skin"
She is a widow with a talent for gardening and cake baking. She is independent, strong and loyal.
Ms. Maudie
What is the first gift the kids receive from the mysterious neighbor?
two pieces of chewing gum
when an object represents a larger idea
symbolism
Who was the attorney for Mayella Ewell?
Mr. Horace Gilmer
Chapter 9: "Mockingbirds don't do one thing but make ________________ for us to enjoy"
music
Scout's first grade teacher who fails to understand Maycomb and its community
Ms. Caroline Fischer
Folded neatly and sewed up (but crookedly)
Who are the mockingbirds? (two characters)
Tom Robinson and Boo Radley
What was revealed in Sheriff Heck Tate's testimony regarding Mayella's bruises?
She was punched in her right eye and there were finger marks all around her neck.
Chapter 11: “I wanted you to see what real __________________ is, instead of getting the idea that _________________is a man with a gun in his hand. It's when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what.”
(same word)
"courage"
Was beat up by Scout at Christmas
Cousin Francis
What is the real reason Atticus sends Jem to read to Mrs. Dubose?
To show him what real courage is.
"When he was nearly thirteen, my brother Jem got his arm badly broken at the elbow" is an example of what?
Foreshadowing
What is ONE of Atticus' defense strategies?
Answers may vary!
Chapter 16: A ___________________ always made up of people, no matter what.
"mob's"
A member of First Purchase Church who makes Scout and Jem feel unwelcome when Calpurnia brings them to church.
Lula
How do we know that Judge Taylor supports Atticus and Tom Robinson?
He appoints Atticus to Tom's case
The German term for "Coming of Age" genre
Bildungsroman
What is ONE of the discrepancies (differences) between testimonies during the trial?
Answers May Vary
Chapter 19: "She was ___________________ in her mind"