Mockingbird Characters
Jem
Scout
Atticus
Mystery
100

sips Coca-Cola from a paper bag

Dolphus Raymond

100

What is the FINAL dare Jem makes with Dill?

Touch the Radley house

100
What is Scout's real name?

Jean Louise Finch

100

Why is Atticus a single dad?

His wife passed away when Scout was 2.

100

The book begins and ends with what event?

Jem breaking his arm.

200

Makes sure there's $10 in the collection plate for Helen Robinson

Reverend Sykes

200

How does Jem lose his pants?

Gets them caught on a fence while escaping the Radley yard

200

Why does Scout get in trouble with Miss Caroline?

for trying to explain why Walter won't have a lunch or take her quarter

200

What "deal" does Atticus make with Scout so she will continue to go to school?

They will keep reading at home like they always have.

200

Why do the African American people stand up for Atticus when he leaves the courtroom?

to honor him for defending Tom Robinson the best he could

300

Will not take a quarter from Miss Caroline

Walter Cunningham (junior)

300

Why does Jem have to read to Mrs. Dubose?

a punishment for ruining her flowers

300

What's the conflict between Aunt Alexandra and Scout?

Aunt Alexandra wants Scout to be a lady and Scout is not interested in being a lady

300

Why does Atticus shoot Tim Johnson?

He has rabies.

300

Why is it a sin to kill a mockingbird?

The mockingbird does not hurt anyone or anything.

400

neighbor who is genuinely interested in the children

Miss Maudie Atkinson

400

Why is Jem dissatisfied with Atticus? (specifically)

Atticus won't play touch football

400

Why does Scout punch her cousin Francis in the face?

He calls Atticus ugly names.

400

How does Atticus get Tom Robinson's case?

Judge Taylor assigns it to him.

400

What happened to Tom Robinson's arm?

He got it caught in a cotton gin when he was young.

500

punishes Scout for her use of foul language

Uncle Jack Finch

500

How does Jem "break the code of childhood"?

He tells Atticus when Dill is found hiding in their house

500

What does Scout find most interesting at Calpurnia's church?

There are no song books and they use "linin'."

500

Why does Mayella get upset with Atticus?

She thinks he is mocking her.

500

What 3 things does Boo Radley do for Jem and/or Scout?

1. Puts a blanket on Scout the night of the fire.

2. Leaves gifts in the tree.

3. Saves their lives.