Vocabulary
Define "vapid."
Where does this story take place?
(St. Stephens) Maycomb County, AL
They received a college education.
Who arrives in town that changes the vapid lives of both Jem and Scout?
their friend Dill
Who is the protagonist?
Jean Louise (Scout) Finch
a description for something that is old-fashioned but in a pretty or interesting way
At the time of this story's beginning, Scout Finch is in what grade?
1st Grade
How did Jean learn how to read?
Her father, Atticus, would have her sit on his lap as he read the papers.
What about Jean (Scout) surprises her teacher?
Jean can read VERY well.
Who is the protagonist's father?
Atticus Finch
Define "nebulous."
a descriptive word for something that is unclear, vague, or not easily seen
When does this story take place?
Sometime during, or recently after, the American Great Depression (1930s-1940s)
What dare does Jem Finch succeed in completing?
to touch the post of the Radley Place
What CAUSES Scout's final "whipping" in class?
Her classmate, Walter Cunningham, did not have any lunch.
What is the name of the family who remains "outcast" in Maycomb?
the Radley family
Define "vexation."
someone/thing that causes anger, annoyance, or a general negative attitude
England
How did Jean learn how to write?
Her maid, Calpurnia, would have her copy the alphabet and Bible passages on rainy days, to keep Scout busy.
Which event convinced Atticus to quit his practice of law?
after a case involving the Haverford family
What is the full name of the protagonist's brother?
Jeremy Atticus (Jem) Finch
Define "predilection."
(abstract noun) a person's bias, favor, or personal opinion about a certain issue or topic
What is the difference between Winston County and Maycomb County?
Maycomb is an agricultural, generally poor, uneducated town; Winston is a small bastion of Republican, industrial-mind people, who are generally more wealthy and educated
What does Atticus tell Jem about the Radleys?
He tells Jem to mind his own business, but otherwise, he does not say much, except, "mm, mm, mm."
What event from his past sometimes makes Jem grow taciturn?
when he remembers his mother dying when he was a boy
What is Dill's full, real name?
Charles Baker Harris