Quotes
It was times like these when I thought my father, who hated guns and had never been to any wars, was the bravest man who ever lived.
Scout
This character can be defined by the following traits: intelligent, headstrong, and outspoken.
Scout
What item, found in the tree knot, symbolizes friendship, trust, and childhood?
Bubble Gum
Items left in the tree knot: A pocket watch, Two quarters, Two soap dolls.
Two Quarters
Who does Dill claim chained him up in the basement of his house?
His Stepdad
“I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It's when you know you're licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do.”
Atticus
Name the character that offers wisdom to the children, as the story progresses.
Atticus
What does Miss Maudie say it’s a sin to kill?
A Mockingbird
The Shooting of the dog: Jem brings Atticus the gun, The dog has rabies, Atticus is skilled with a firearm.
Jem Brings Atticus the gun
How do the majority of people at Calpurnia’s church react to Jem and Scout attending?
They are welcoming.
Don't matter who they are, anyone sets foot in this house, they are company and don't let me catch you remarking on their ways like you were so high and mighty."
Calpurnia
Who was Jem describing when he said, “...was about six feet tall, judging from his tracks; he dined on raw squirrels and any cats he could catch.”
Boo Radley
What specific part of the Radley Tree symbolizes Boo disturbing the town of Maycomb?
The Roots
Miss. Maudie house fire: Nathan Radley helped save furniture, The fire started because of the stove, Jem gave Scout a blanket.
Jem gave Scout a blanket
What family only sends their children to school for the first day?
The Ewells
“There are just some kind of men who – who’re so busy worrying about the next world they’ve never learned to live in this one, and you can look down the street and see the results.”
Miss Maudie
This Finch fits into Maycomb because of the presence of racism and classism.
Aunt Alexandra
What item from the tree knot might symbolize the passage of time?
The Pocket Watch
The mob shows up at the jail: Mr. Underwood sides with the mob, Mr. Cunningham is there, Jem refuses to go home.
Mr. Underwood sides with the mob.
What is the real reason Jem is forced to read to Mrs. Dubose after school?
To help her break her addiction to morphine
“What are you doing in those overalls? You should be in a dress and camisole, young lady! You’ll grow up waiting on tables if somebody doesn’t change your ways"
Mrs. Dubose
Who is the character Jem is forced to read to?
Who is the character Jem is forced to read to? (Mrs. Dubose)
Ask Mr. Van Ess
White Camellias
The Finch Family History: The Finches owned slaves, Their family supported the Union during the Civil War, Atticus and his brother were educated in the North.
Their family supported the Union during the Civil War.
What does Atticus refer to the KKK as, when asked about them by Scout?
A Political Organization