Characters
This character is the narrator of the novel.
Scout
This character is isolated and never steps foot outside.
Boo Radley
This woman's house catches on fire in Chapter 8.
Miss Maudie
Historical Allusion: What is the main historical event that is currently taking place when TKAM is set?
The Great Depression
Where is the setting of the story?
Maycomb, Alabama
This character is Scout's brother.
Jem
This character is a strong-willed woman; Atticus' sister
Aunt Alexandra
In Chapter 8, who puts a blanket around Scout after the fire?
Boo Radley
Religious Allusion: What is Boo Radley's father's religion? How is he described?
Who is the author of the book?
Harper Lee
This character is Scout's father and a lawyer.
Atticus Finch
This character is poor, classmate of Scout, cannot afford lunch money.
Walter Cunningham (Jr.)
Why does Atticus take on the case of Tom Robinson?
Because he believes it's the right thing to do (and he wants to set an example for his children).
Historical Allusion: TKAM takes place following the Reconstruction period after the Civil War. What side of the war was the state of Alabama on?
(i.e. Union (North) or Confederacy (South))?
Confederacy (South)
Who is the protagonist of the novel?
Scout
This character is the same age as Scout and comes to visit Maycomb every summer (Hint: He may or may not be "engaged.").
Dill
This character is the sheriff of Maycomb and asks Atticus to shoot a dog.
Heck Tate
What game do Jem, Scout and Dill play when Dill returns to Maycomb for summer?
The Boo Radley Game
Figurative Allusion/Symbolism: What does a mockingbird represent in this story? What ideas/beliefs does it refer to.
What is Scout's real name?
Jean Louise Finch
This character is the Finch's cook.
Calpurnia
This character is a teacher, strict, unaware of her surroundings.
Miss Caroline
Why does Atticus say it is a sin to kill a mockingbird?
Because they just make beautiful music.
Literary/Cultural Allusions: Throughout TKAM, it references many different popular works from the real world, especially when Scout talks about what the kids do. All of these have been referenced in TKAM EXCEPT:
a. Sherlock Holmes
b. Tarzan
c. Dracula
d. Cinderella
d. Cinderella
Who is the president of the United States at the time the events of the story occur?
(Hint: The president during/"who got us out of" the Great Depression.)
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR)?