People
Who is Cecil Jacobs?
What is the age difference between Francis and Scout?
1 year
Why does Scout rub her head against Miss Rachel's cook's son's head?
She rubs her head against his in hopes of contracting ring worm. Her plan to get out of school does not work.
What gift does Uncle Jack give Jem and Scout for Christmas on behalf of Atticus?
Air rifles
Who kills Tim Johnson and why is this significant?
Atticus kills Tim Johnson, which is significant because Atticus refused to touch a gun prior to this incident. Even when his children needed help learning how to shoot, it was Uncle Jack who taught them.
Who is Tom Robinson?
An African American man who has been accused of a crime and is being represented in court by Atticus.
How does Aunt Alexandra feel about Scout?
She feels that Scout is too much of a tomboy and needs to be more feminine. She feels that Atticus is allowing Scout to "run around with stray dogs."
How do the towns people feel about Tom Robinson? Why?
They think he is guilty of committing whichever crime he is accused of. They think he's a horrible person because he is black and blacks were seen as animals.
How does Calpurnia respond when she learns that there is a mad dog roaming the streets?
She panics and calls everyone in the neighborhood to warn them that a crazy dog is on the loose.
Why does Atticus tell his children not to shoot the mockingbirds?
Because it is a sin to kill a mockingbird. They don't do anything but make music for people to enjoy.
Who is Tim Johnson?
He is the property of Mr. Harry Johnson. A liver-colored bird dog and the pet of Maycomb. He has rabies.
How does Aunt Alexandra and Uncle Jimmy feel about Atticus defending an African American in court?
Why does Atticus say he is going to lose the court case with Tom?
Because he already knows how the people (and jurors) feel about African Americans, and as an experienced lawyer, he predicts that the towns people will not be persuaded to the side of a black man.
Who was going to shoot Tim Johnson originally?
Heck Tate
From start to finish of chapter ten, Scout and Jem's opinions of Atticus have changed. What does this change in opinion symbolize?
This change symbolizes growing up and a disappearance of childishness.
Who is Heck Tate?
He is Maycomb's sheriff. He's tall, thin, and long-nosed. He wears boots with shiny metal eye holes, boot pants, and a lumber jacket. He carries a heavy rifle and has bullets in his belt.
What is Scout's relationship with Atticus like?
It is very casual. Scout treats him more like an older, respected brother. Atticus understands Scout on a deep level and cares about the way she is raised. However, Atticus is a very busy man and does not spend much time with Scout.
Why are Scout and Jem ashamed of Atticus?
They are ashamed because Atticus is older than their friends' fathers and can't participate in sports or other games because of his old age.
What two things does Scout get into trouble for while visiting Finch's Landing for Christmas?
1. She gets in trouble for using cuss words.
2. She gets in trouble for punching Francis in the face.
What does the mockingbird symbolize?
The mockingbird symbolizes everything which is good, innocent, and vulnerable in Maycomb.
Who is Zeebo?
He is an African American man who was called to clean up the dead dog from off the street. (He is Calpurnia's adult son.)
How are Aunt Alexandra and Francis related?
Francis is Alexandra's grandson.
Why are Miss Maudie and Miss Stephanie spending so much time together in these chapters?
Since Miss Maudie's house burnt down, she's been living with Miss Stephanie.
What reason does Miss Maudie give Scout to explain why Atticus does not go hunting anymore?
Miss Maudie says it's because Atticus is civilized and feels that he has an unfair advantage over most living things.
What does Tim Johnson symbolize?