Scout
Who is Scout's brother?
Jem
A lawyer.
Is Tom Robinson convicted or acquitted? (No steals)
Convicted
What are "Maycomb's ways?"
Religious, gossipy, racist, etc.
In court, what is a conviction?
Being found guilty of a crime.
Who tries to attack Scout and Jem on Halloween?
Bob Ewell
In the middle of the book, Atticus shoots a dog. Why?
It has rabies.
What is the name of the girl that Tom Robinson was accused of raping?
Mayella Ewell
Complete the following: It's a ______ to kill a mockingbird.
sin
In court, what is an acquittal?
Being found innocent.
Who saves Scout and Jem from the attack?
Boo Radley
What is the name of Atticus's sister?
Aunt Alexandra
Mayella was beaten on the right side of her face. What does this suggest about her attacker?
He was left-handed.
Name one character who might represent a mockingbird.
Tom Robinson, or Boo Radley.
What is a hypocrite?
Someone who says one thing and then does the opposite.
What is Scout's real name?
Jean Louise Finch.
That he is "a good man."
Fill in the blank: According to Tom Robinson's testimony, when he saw Mayella, he felt ________ for her.
sorry
How does Calpurnia see Jem and Scout? How do they see her?
Calpurnia sees Jem and Scout as her children, they only see her as a cook/maid.
What is a hierarchy?
A social structure that puts people into different social classes.
How does Scout change over the course of the book?
She grows more mature/considerate of others. She also realizes how racist her hometown is.
Why does Atticus choose to represent Tom Robinson? Multiple answers accepted.
The 6th Amendment, to set an example for Jem and Scout, because he's not racist, etc.
Despite losing, why does Atticus consider the trial a success?
The jury took a few hours to deliver the verdict (as opposed to a few minutes)
How could Atticus be seen as a hypocrite?
He defends Tom Robinson, but he also defends racism in Maycomb. He never calls out his friends/family.
What is satire?
Using humor to criticize something about society.