Characters
Who is Scout?
She is the narrator of the novel, also known as Jean Louise Finch.
where is Maycomb?
This is the name of the town and county in Alabama where the novel takes place.
Who is Atticus Finch?
He is the lawyer and father who defends Tom Robinson.
where are the Indian head pennies found
in the big oak tree next to the Radley's house
"Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird"
Who is Miss Maudie Atkinson?
The neighbor who loves gardening and is the town gossip's main rival.
where does dill go after summer
Dill goes to Meridian Mississippi
what does scout learn from Atticus/Calpurnia?
To understand other peoples perspective
What does Francis Hancock Do that upsets Scout?
Francis keeps calling Atticus names so she beats him up.
What is Atticus’s advice to Scout?
"You never really understand a person... until you climb into his skin and walk around in
Who is Mrs. Dubose?
The "meanest old lady ever born"
what house do the children of Maycomb fear
the Radely's place right next to the maycomb school
What is Tom Robinson Convicted of?
He is Convicted of sexual assaulting Mayella Ewell
Who's house burns down?
Miss Maudies house in chapter 8.
How does Atticus see Mrs. Dubose
"She was the bravest person I ever knew." -Atticus
Who is Dolphus Raymond?
The town drunk who pretends to be drunker than he is to give people an excuse for his lifestyle.
What is First Purchase?
The name of the First Purchase African M.E. Church, where Calpurnia takes the children.
who places the blanket around Scout
Boo Radley places around Scout's shoulders during the fire.
Why did Jem and Dill say were playing strip poker?
The specific way Dill helps Jem explain why his pants are missing to Atticus.
"Tom was a dead man the minute _____ ______ opened her mouth and screamed."
Mayella Ewell
Who is Tim Johnson?
The name of the rabid dog that Atticus shoots in Chapter 10.
What is the colored balcony?
The specific part of the courthouse where the African American community sits during the trial
why would Mayella lie about her father beating her?
Meyella Ewell is afraid what her father will do it again if she tells the truth
What happens to the oak tree that is sick/dying?
Mr. Nathan Radley fills the knot-hole with cement.
What is the justification Scout gives for Walter?
"I don't know, Miss Caroline... but he's a Cunningham."