Characters
Who is Boo Radley? What do they do in the book?
A misunderstood neighbor of the Finch family. Leaves gifts in the knot tree, sews Jem's pants, and saves Jem and Scout in the end
Why does Scout hate school?
Miss Caroline won't let her read and berates Scout for knowing how to read and write
Why it is a sin to kill a mockingbird?
Because they do nothing but sing and bring beauty; they harm no one.
How is this book a "coming of age" novel?
It follows Scout and Jem's growth as a person
How did Mr. Gilmore treat Tom Robinson?
He belittled him and called him a boy on the stand
Who is Calpurnia? What does she do in the book?
She is a cook for the Finch family. She takes on a maternal role for Scout. She takes the kids to church
What condition are Jem's pants in when Jem returns to retrieve them?
They are sewn up and folded on the fence
What advice does Atticus give the kids about different perspectives?
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view/walk around in their shoes
What POV is To Kill a Mockingbird in? Who's perspective is it?
First Person Perspective, Scout's
How does Miss Maudie feel about her house catching fire?
She is in shock, but she ultimately accepts it
Who is the Sheriff? What does he do in the book?
Heck Tate is the sheriff. He is a witness in the court case, he investigates the attack on Jem and Scout, and handles Bob's death
What does Boo Radley give Scout during the fire?
A blanket
What two characters could symbolize the Mockingbird?
Name one example of symbolism in the text and explain how
The Mockingbird as innocence etc.
How does Jem feel about the verdict?
He feels upset and believes that the verdict is unjust
Who is Dill? What does he do?
Dill is friends with Jem and Scout's "fiancé". He stays in Maycomb for the summers. He loses faith in adults during the trial.
Where do Jem and Scout sit during the trial?
The balcony with Maycomb's Black community.
Why does Atticus represent Tom Robinson in court?
Atticus wants to be true to his moral convictions
Give an example of irony in the text
The citizens seeing the trial as fair when we know it is not, etc.
How does Mr. Underwood's articles change throughout the story?
They are hateful towards Tom and biased at first, but later he writes about the unfair treatment that Tom faced.
Who is Tom Robinson? What does he do in the book?
He is accused of raping Mayella. He is respectful. He is found guilty of the crime despite the evidence
Why does Atticus have Bob Ewell write while on the stand?
So, he can prove that Bob is left-handed and could have hurt Mayella
Why is Mrs. Dubose "brave" according to Atticus?
fighting a personal battle (like Mrs. Dubose battling morphine addiction) knowing you will likely lose but doing it to prove your strength/character
Name an example of Hypocrisy in the text
The missionary circle donations vs treatment of Black Americans etc. answers may vary
According to the Sheriff, who kills Bob Ewell?
He claims that Bob Ewell accidently stabbed himself