Chapters 1-2
Who is the narrator of the novel and what point of view is it told in?
Scout-1st person
What lesson does Scout learn when Walter Cunningham comes to the Finches' home for dinner?
She learns about poverty and her own privilege.
What is the first thing found in the tree on Radley's property?
Two pieces of gum
Who is Miss Maudie? What are some of her characteristics?
The Finches' neighbor.
Widow, loves gardening and baking, moral, tries not to judge others
What are Dill, Jem, and Scout planning at the beginning of the chapter?
The plan to peep into the Radley house by looking through the shutters. They want to get a look at Boo Radley.
Jem & Scout
What does Walter do at dinner that surprises Scout?
He pours syrup all over his food
What is the second thing found in the tree on Radley's property?
Two old Indian head pennies in a box
Why dose Miss Maudie say Boo Radley stays inside his house?
He used to be a "foot-washing Baptist"
What does Jem call Scout that bothers her so much?
A girl
Why does Scout's teacher get mad at her?
Scout already knows how to read and write
What important lesson does Atticus teach Scout about understanding people?
He tells her that she'll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks when she consider things from their point of view. He said, "until you climb into their skin and walk around in it."
How does Scout end up in the front yard of the Radley house?
rolled into the yard on a tire
The children view Boo Radley as a strange and frightening figure. How do Miss Maudie and Atticus view him?
Miss Maudie and Atticus view Boo as a very pleasant and nice man.
What do the children see that makes them run away from the Radley house? What do they hear as they run away?
A shadow moved across the porch towards them. They heard a gun shot.
What does Scout try to tell her teacher about the Cunningham boy?
He cannot afford to pay back the lunch money and his family does not accept anything they can't pay back.
Who are the Ewells, and why are they treated differently than others?
They do not work and are dishonest people. The Ewells are common folk that were allowed certain privileges. They don't have to go to school and can hunt out of season.
What new game do the kids create? How is it played?
"Boo Radley" they act out scenes as each member of the Radley family
What were Jem and Dill planning to do when Scout catches them talking in the back yard?
They were going to give a note to Boo Radley
What happened to Jem's pants? How does he plan to get them back?
As the children climb through the fence, Jem gets caught up in it and must kick his pants off to get free.
He plans to go back to the Radley house during the night.
What are some of the rumors about Boo Radley?
Hasn't been seen in 15 years. Stabbed his father in the legs with scissors.
What is Atticus's solution when Scout tells him that she doesn't want to go back to school?
They make a compromise- If Scout attends school, they will continue reading at night
What are the two reasons Scout gives for not wanting to play their made up game anymore?
Atticus caught them & she heard someone in the Radley house laughing
Why does Jem say he isn’t sure he wants to be a lawyer anymore and who does he say it to?
He says it out of anger to his father
Who was the person who fired the gun?
Nathan Radley