characters
the main protagonist and narrator of the novel
scout (Jean Louises Finch)
cross examination
the interrogation of a witness called by the opposing party in court to challenge or extend an already given testimony
to him its the right thing to do.
"it is a sin to kill a mocking bird"
Miss Maudie
where do the kids watch the trial from?
they watch with Reverend Sykes on the balcony
the Finches cook
Calpurnia
not well known
obscure
who shoots the rabid dog?
Atticus Finch
"you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view- until you climb into his skin and walk around in it"
Atticus Finch
who does Atticus believe beat Mayella?
Bob Ewell
Atticus' sister
Aunt Alexandra
inquire
to ask for information about something
the game Jem and scout play when Dill came back to Maycomb in the summer
the Boo Radley game
"Aunt Alexandra fitted into the world of Maycomb like a hand into a glove"
Scout (Jean Louise Finch)
what does Tom say happened when he was invited into Mayellas home
she had tried to kiss him
the kid in Scouts class that cannot afford lunch money
Walter Cunningham
feeble
weak
who dies in the winter?
Mrs. Radley
"there goes the meanest man god ever blew breath into"
Calpurnia
what does mayella think Atticus is doing to her?
mocking her
the sheriff of maycomb
Heck Tate
guilty nervousness or attempting to not be seen
furtive
who's house burns down at 1:00 am?
Miss Maudie's
"hasn't snowed in Macomb since appotsmox. its bad children like you make the seasons change"
Mr. Avery
when does mayella say the rape occurred?
when she goes to get him a nickel because he broke the dresser for her