Characters
Who is the narrator of the story?
Scout
Part 1 of the book is mainly about what?
The kids trying to get Boo Radley to come out.
Maycomb, Alabama
Who said this quote:
"Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird."
Atticus
What role does Scout have in the Halloween Pageant?
Ham
What is the neighbor boy's real name?
Charles Baker Harris
Part 2 of the book is mainly about what?
Tom Robinson's trial
Finish the sentence:
"Maycomb was an old town, but it was a _____ old town when I first knew it."
tired
Explain the quote:
"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view. . . until you climb into his skin and walk around in it."
Answers will vary.
What is Boo Radley's real name?
Arthur
Which character was the first witness in the trial?
Heck Tate (sheriff)
Name 3 effects of Atticus taking Tom Robinson's case. The effects can be for either Atticus, Jem, or Scout.
Answers will vary.
Where does the mob show up to harm Tom Robinson?
"Our _____ have their faults, as does any human institution, but in this country our _____ are the great levelers, in our _____ all men are created equal."
Courts
Name at least 3 treasures the kids find in the tree.
Soap carvings
Gum
Pocket watch
Twine
Spelling Medal
Tom Robinson
Boo Radley
What happened to Bob Ewell?
Boo Radley killed him to protect Jem and Scout.
What is the name of Calpurnia's church?
First Purchase African M.E. Church
Give two examples of how this quote applies in the book.
"I wanted you to see what real courage is. . . It's when you're licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do.'
Answers will vary.
What is one way in which Atticus tries to convince the jury that Bob Ewell attacked Mayella?
Signing with his left hand
Having Mayella describe her home life
Other possible answers
Which character does Atticus say demonstrates "real courage" according to his definition?
Mrs. Dubose
Why did Mayella falsely accuse Tom Robinson of rape?
She had developed feelings for him, thus breaking the social code of the time, so she accused him of rape to get rid of her own guilt.
Explain the social classes in Maycomb, from highest to lowest.
Wealthy, educated white people
White farmers
White trash
Black community
"Equal rights for all, special privileges for none."
Which fictional character from The Gray Ghost is Boo Radley compared to at the end of the story?
Stoner's Boy