Quotes
"Looks like all of Maycomb was out tonight, in one way or another..."
Atticus to his children.
This character travels to Maycomb from Meridian, Mississippi for the summer and stays with Miss Rachel.
Dill Harris
The dolls that were carved to look like Jem and Scout were carved out of wood.
False- they were carved out of soap.
What year was To Kill a Mockingbird published?
It was published in 1960.
Give your own definition for the word prejudiced.
Answers may vary along the lines of racism/racist tendencies.
"Sometimes the Bible in the hand of one man is worse than a whisky bottle in the hand of another."
Miss Maudie to Scout
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
This character is described as a "malevolent phantom".
Boo Radley
Miss Maudie and Atticus and Jack Finch grew up in Maycomb together.
True- they hung out a lot at Finches Landing.
How old was Harper Lee when she wrote To Kill a Mockingbird?
Harper Lee was 16 years old when she wrote To Kill a Mockingbird.
Give your own definition for the word indigenous.
Answers may vary along the lines of including words like "native" and "occurring naturally."
"Do-o-o Jee-sus! Gamblin' by my fishpool? I'll strip-poker you sir!"
Miss Rachel to Dill
This character is allowed to hunt and trap out of season to provide for his many children, due to the fact that this character spends all of their earned money on alcohol.
Bob Ewell
False- there are no apples growing in the trees, there are only pecans.
What is an Allusion in regards to literature?
An Allusion is a reference to another famous work of art, famous person, historical event, etc.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!
Give your own definition for the word unfathomable.
Answers may vary along the lines of "impossible" "cannot comprehend easily."
"It's my idea. I figure if he'd come out and sit a spell with us he might feel better...how'd you feel if you'd been shut up for a hundred years with nothin' but cast to eat? I bet he's got a beard down to here-"
"Dill to Scout
This character is the town gossip. They are always making false statements about other people in town for their own pleasure.
Miss Stephanie Crawford
Miss Maudie has been married.
True- she was described as a widow, meaning she had been previously married.
What is Symbolism in regards to literature, and give an example of symbolism from any book you know.
Symbolism is using ideas/symbols/images to represent other ideas or qualities.
Give your own definition for the word quelled.
Answers may vary along the lines of "ending violence" "put a stop to violent behaviors."
"There ain't no need to fear a cootie, ma'am. Ain't you ever seen one? Now don't you be afraid, you just go back to your desk and teach us some more."
Little Chuck Little to Miss Caroline Fisher
This character lives at Finch's Landing and is married to a man that she could care less about. This character also harps on another character about the way they raise their children.
Aunt Alexandra
After Mr. Radley died, Atticus went over to the Radley house to go over his last will and testament.
True- Atticus does this for a few characters that die, Miss Dubose is one of them.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!
How old is Scout AND Jem at the beginning of the novel compared to both of their ages at the end of the novel?
(Hint: we know the novel spans from 3 years)
Scout is 6 at the beginning of the novel and Jem is 10. At the end of the novel, that means Scout would be 9 and Jem would be 13.
Give your own definition for the word cleaved.
Answers may vary along the lines of "to split something" "to cut something" "to bisect."