Quick Fire Characters
Who is Atticus defending in court and what has this person been accused of?
Tom Robinson
Rape
Where is this story set? (city and state)
Malcomb, Alabama
“Hey, Boo.”
Scout
The antagonist who attacks Jem and Scout
Bob Ewell
What contest did Dill win as a baby?
Beauty
Who spreads gossip about Boo Radley around the town?
Miss. Stephanie Crawford
What happens to make Scout the finally see her father differently / “normal.”
He kills the rabid dog
“I felt so sorry for her, I wanted to help her.”
Tom Robinson
First-grade teacher, new to Maycomb, and unfamiliar with the local customs.
Miss. Caroline
Which character shows both loneliness and a desire for kindness, despite making a false accusation?
Mayella
Who leave gifts in the knothole of a tree? Name two gifts left.
Boo Radley
two pieces of chewing gum, two Indian-head pennies, a ball of gray twine, two soap dolls carved in their likenesses, a tarnished spelling medal, and a pocket watch with a broken chain and an aluminum knife
What was Mrs. Dubose battling before she died?
Morphine addiction
““People in Maycomb seem to have more than they need.”
Dill
Scout
What is the last name of the family that pays Atticus with goods instead of money because they are poor but proud?
Cunningham
What is the name of Scout and Jen’s bossy aunt?
Aunt Alexandria
What happens to Tom Robinson after the trial?
“Don’t matter what color you are, you have to behave yourself.”
Calpurnia
Cook; a mother figure to Scout and Jem.
Calpurnia
The events of the novel are set during which decade, highlighting the effects of the Great Depression?
1930s
Who is the narrative of the novel?
Scout
Why is it a sin to kill a mockingbird?
They only make music, harm no one
“You never really understand a person until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.”
Atticus
Neighbor who loves her garden; friendly and supportive of the children.
Miss. Maudie
Job of Heck Tate
Sheriff