The Finches
Where do Atticus, Scout, and Jem Finch live?
Maycomb, Alabama
What did Boo Radley that once got him locked in the courthouse bsement?
Stabbed his father in the leg with scissors
What detail about Tom Robinson's physical appearance does Atticus emphasize during the trial?
his left arm is crippled and useless
What does Jem want to be one day?
a lawyer like his father
What is Scout, Jem, and Dill’s favorite game to play?
The Boo Radley game
Who is Calpurnia?
The Finch family's cook and housekeeper
What do the children want Boo Radley to do?
Come out of the house and play with them
What does the verdict reveal about Maycomb as a society?
Prejudiced; they care more about race and less about evidence and justice
Why does Jem have to read to Mrs. Dubose?
he destroyed her flowers
How do the Ewell children feel about school?
School is a waste of time and they do not attend (only attend the first day to keep the truancy officers away)
Who taught Scout to read?
Her father, Atticus
Which event is the first sign to the reader that Boo may not be dangerous?
Why is it a sin to kill a mockingbird?
because they are innocent and harmless
Which gift in the knot-hole of the oak tree spooks the children?
Carved soap figures that resemble Scout and Jem
How did Bob Ewell really die?
Arthur “Boo” Radley stabbed him with a knife to protect Jem and Scout
Why does Scout stop herself from fighting Cecil Jacobs?
Atticus warned her that people at school with talk about the trial and she should put her fists down and avoid fighting
How does Sheriff Tate protect Boo at the end of the novel?
Sheriff Tate says that Bob Ewell "fell on his knife"
What does Reverend Sykes do when the congregation does not donate enough for Helen?
says no one is leaving the church until they raise enough money
When Jem returned to free his pants from the fence, what did he discover?
His pants were mended and perfectly folded over the fence
How does Scout have special knowledge of the Cunningham family?
she goes to school with Walter Cunningham
How does Atticus feel about the children disturbing the Radley’s?
He is angry and tells them to leave the Radley’s alone
What is the first thing that Scout says to Arthur Radley when she sees him in her house?
"Hey, Boo."
Why did Mayella really ask Tom Robinson to come into the house?
She was attracted to him and wanted his attention
What happens the night Jem and Dill attempt to peek in Boo’s window?
Mr. Radley shoots at them
What did Boo do during the fire at Miss Maudie's?
place a blanket around Scout's shoulders