Characters
This character is the narrator of the novel.
Scout
isolated, never steps foot outside.
Boo Radley
“The place was self-sufficient: modest in comparison with the empires around it…”
(p. 4 paragraph 2)
able to supply one's own or its own needs without external assistance, independence
What physical abnormality does Jem have as a result of a bad injury at the age of 13?
A. his spine is crooked in an s-curve
B. his left arm is shorter than his right arm
C. the pinky finger on his left hand is permanently bent
D. he is deaf in his right ear
B. his left arm is shorter than his right arm (p.3)
Which point of view is used in To Kill a Mockingbird? a. first-person b. second-person c. limited-third-person d. omniscient
a. first-person
This character is Scout's brother.
Jem
strong-willed woman, Atticus' sister
Aunt Alexandra
Their sister Alexandra was the Finch who remained at the Landing: she married a taciturn man who spent most of his time lying in a hammock by the river wondering if his trot-lines were full.”
(p. 5 paragraph 1)
reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.
What happened to the first two clients Atticus represented in court?
A. they were hanged for murder
B. they skipped bond, almost getting Atticus disbarred
C. they were found “not guilty” of murder
D. they were attacked in jail due to the color of their skin
A. they were hanged for murder (p.4)
Why is the novel’s point of view important? a. The reader can follow the thoughts and feelings of two or more characters. b. The reader will focus his/her attention solely on one character throughout the novel. c. The reader sees several characters’ motivations and intentions. d. The reader will only learn about the events the narrator thinks are important.
D. The reader will only learn about the events the narrator thinks are important.
This character is Scout's father and a lawyer.
Atticus Finch.
Scout's older brother, smart, adventurous, and talented
Jem
Calpurnia always won. She had been with us ever since Jem was born, and I had felt her tyrannical presence as long as I could remember.
(p. 6 paragraph 3)
exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way.
Which of the following statements best describes the town of Maycomb and most of its inhabitants?
A. relaxed, happy, and open-minded
B. balanced, forward-thinking, and progressive
C. modern, energetic, and fast-paced
D. old, poor, and slow-moving
D. old, poor, and slow-moving (p.5)
Atticus Finch is described by his daughter as…
A. satisfactory
B. passionate
C. easily angered
D. heroic
A. satisfactory (p.6)
This character is the same age as Scout and comes to visit Maycomb every summer.
Dill
Has a very scary house according to Scout
Mr. Radley
Miss Stephanie said old Mr. Radly said no Radly was going to any asylum, when it was suggested that a season in Tuscaloosa might be helpful to Boo.
(p. 12 paragraph 2)
an institution offering shelter and support to people who are mentally ill
Who is the mother figure for Scout and Jem in the novel?
A. Atticus
B. Miss Maira
C. Calpurnia
D. Mayella
C. Calpurnia (p.6)
What really makes the Radley family an oddity in the town of Maycomb?
A. They are reclusive, unsocial, and do not attend church.
B. They are the town drunks who spout racial slurs at people who walk down the street.
C. They come from money and feel they are above the poorer citizens of the town.
D. They are progressive and believe that people of color should intermingle.
A. They are reclusive, unsocial, and do not attend church. (p.9)
This character is the Finch's cook.
Calpurnia
Teacher who knew a lot about the neighborhood
Miss Stephanie
But there came a day when Atticus told us he’d wear us out if we made any noise in the yard and commissioned Calpurnia to serve in his absence if she heard a sound out of us.
(p. 13 paragraph 2)
order or authorize
What makes Boo Radley so intriguing to the children?
A. Although they had heard stories about him, they had never actually seen him.
B. He was reputed to have murdered 3 small children a few summers back.
C. The entire town believed he did not really exist.
D. Stories told by the locals made it sound as if Boo had the strength of 10 men.
A. Although they had heard stories about him, they had never actually seen him. (p.9)
What does Dill dare Jem to do (if he isn’t too scared?)
A. to jump off the top of the house
B. to run to the church and back
C. to go up and touch the Radley house
D. to swim across the pond behind their house
C. to go up and touch the Radley house (p.14)