Chapter 1-2
Who is the narrator of this story?
Scout
What does Scout have a strong reaction to at lunch?
Walter pouring syrup all over his vegetables and meat.
What does Scout find in the tree near the Radley house the first time around?
What is Boo's real first name?
Arthur
What town and state is To Kill a Mockingbird set in?
Maycomb, Alabama
Lawyer
Why does Jem invite Walter Cunningham over for lunch?
Because Scout beat Walter up after getting in trouble for explaining why he didn't have a lunch.
The second time around, what do Jem and Scout find in the tree near the Radley house? What do they do with it?
gum and two Indian head pennies. They keep it until they can find the owner.
What does Jem lose while trying to escape the Radley home that he is worried will give them away for being there the night Mr. Radley almost shoots at them?
His pants
What time period does the story take place?
1930's, Depression era
What did Dill dare Jem to do in chapter 1?
Run up and touch the Radley house.
Why do the Ewell's not go to school beyond the first day?
If the truant officer enforced the rules, Mr. Ewell would likely be jailed and his children would suffer. They needed to stay home to help support the family.
What is a hot steam? What happens if you encounter one?
Somebody who can't get into heaven (steam that wanders across the street) and if you walk through it you become one.
How does Jem plan to continue playing the Boo Radley game without getting caught by Atticus?
Changing the names of the characters
When did Scout & Jem's mother pass?
When Scout was 2 years old
What was Scout's first crime at school?
Her ability to read.
Why does Ms. Caroline send Burris Ewell home?
He has lice in his hair ("cooties").
Scout, because Jem pushed her (harder than expected because he was upset with her).
When describing Mr. Radley (Boo's father) what does Miss Maudie call him?
A foot washing Baptist
Stephanie Crawford, their neighbor
What is the agreement between Scout and Atticus at the end of chapter 3?
If she concedes to the necessity of going to school, Atticus will continue to read with her at night, but it must be a secret from Ms. Caroline.
What is the Boo Radley game? What is Atticus' reaction?
Jem, Dill and Scout reenact the few facts they know of the many peculiar stories about the Radley's. Atticus is upset and does not approve of the game.
At the end of Chapter 5, Jem is upset after being admonished by his father. What does he say in response, when Atticus is out of earshot?
"I thought I wanted to be a lawyer but I ain't so sure now!"