Setting
Where is the story set?
Maycomb, Alabama
Who is Miss Caroline?
Scout's first-grade teacher
Where does Calpurnia take Jem and Scout in Chapter 12?
The black church.
What do mockingbirds symbolize?
innocence, peace
Who really beat up Mayaella Ewell?
Her father, Bob Ewell
How does Scout describe Maycomb?
Scout describes the town as old, tired, and suffocating.
Who is Charles Backer Harris's Aunt?
Miss Rachel Haverford
Why did Scout beat up her cousin Francis at Christmas?
Because he insults her father.
What two characters symbolize a mockingbird?
Tom Robinson and Boo Radley
How did Jem and Scout's mother die?
She died because of a heart attack when Scout was two.
During what world event is the novel set?
The Great Depression
This character shows up at Maycomb County Jail to threaten Atticus and Tom. He's ashamed of himself once Scout asks him about his son.
Mr. Walter Cunningham
Who's house catches on fire?
Miss Maudie Atkinson
What is the tone of the novel?
The tone changes over the course of the novel from chatty and innocent to dark and knowing as Scout loses a degree of her innocence
What are some items found in the knothole of the tree?
Gum, 2 Indian head pennies, a pocket watch, 2 soap carved dolls, twine, and a spelling bee medal.
How old was Scout throughout the book?
almost six at the beginning of the novel and almost nine by the end of it
Who is Mr. Glimer?
The prosecutor of the Tom Robinson trial.
When did Boo Radley cover Scout's shoulders with a blanket?
When Miss Maudie's house caught on fire.
What is the mood of the novel?
The mood is light and humorous.
When does Scout understand the meaning of her father's advice? ("walk in someone else's shoes")
In the end of the book when she's standing in front of the Radley's place.
During what years was the story set?
1933-1935
Who is Mr. Underwood?
The publisher of Maycomb’s newspaper.
Why did Mayaella Ewell think that Atticus was making fun of her during the trial?
Because he kept calling her "Miss".
What does the mad dog symbolize in the novel?
The mad dog represents the "madness" that Atticus has to face now that he has taken on Tom Robinson's case
Because he belived it was the right thing to do.