Characters
What is the main character's real name?
Jean Louise Finch -Scout
What did the kids decide to leave Boo?
A note
What happened to the rabid dog and what did it symbolize?
Atticus shot the rabid dog (who knew he was such a good shot?!). The dog symbolized the vicious racism in Maycomb at the time.
What is the setting of this play (time and place)?
Maycomb, Alabama in the 1930's
Why was Tom on trial?
He was accused of rape by Mayella Ewell.
Who were the Ewell's and what was the family known around Maycomb for?
They were a very poor family that didn't work or go to school. They lived just outside the down dump. The father, Bob, was a drunk that beat on his children.
Name at least 3 items Boo left the kids in the knothole of the tree.
Pennies, small figurines, chewing gum, a medal, pocketknife, string
Who came to visit Jem and Scout in the summer? What did they usually do (name at least 3 things)?
Dill usually came to visit in the summer. The three of them would play imaginary games, have sleepover, eat their favorite foods, spy on the Radley house, and tell stories about haints/ superstitions.
There was a disease in Maycomb. What was that disease (hint: affected the mind/ opinions/ thoughts)?
Racism
According to Tom, what happened the last time he was at her house?
She called him over, asked him for some favors around the house, and then kissed him. When her father saw, Tom ran away and Mayella's father beat her.
Who comes to visit Maycomb in the summer (Jem and Scout's friend)?
Charles Baker Harris -Dill
Why did Boo leave little trinkets in the knothole of the tree?
He wanted to be friends/ communicate with the kids.
Who came to stay with the Finches during the Robinson Trial? What were her thoughts on the Finch housekeeper?
Aunt Alexandra came to stay during the trial to help teach Scout to be more ladylike. Aunt Alexandra thought that Calpurnia should be fired because she was unsuitable and a bad influence (brought the kids to a "Black" church).
Who was Bob Ewell and how did he die?
Bob attacked Jem and Scout on their walk home after the play. Boo came to their defense and stabbed Bob with a knife he brought to harm the kids with.
Why is it a sin to kill a mockingbird, according to Atticus?
They don't harm anyone and sing songs to please people.
Who receives a standing ovation while leaving the courthouse and why?
The African American residents of Maycomb applauded Atticus for giving Tom Robinson the best defense he could of and for standing up to racism in Maycomb.
What event happened that led to Boo not leaving his house?
Boo and his friends were arrested when they stole a car. At the trial the judge could have sent Boo to a reform school but his father, Mr. Radley, promised to keep Boo in the house.
Why did Jem destoy Mrs. Dubose's camellias (flowers)? What did Atticus make Jem do as punishment?
After Mrs. Dubose called Atticus a "ni#%**r lover" Jem destroyed her flowers. Atticus punished Jem by making Jem go to her house and read to her everyday for a month.
Explain Dill's relationship with Scout AND his relationship with his family (mother, father, and step-father)
Dill and Scout were boyfirned/ girlfriend and even discussed getting married one day.
Dill lived with his mother, he "didn't have a daddy". When his mother remarried, his step-father and mother would shun/ ignore Dill which caused him to run away to the Finch's home.
Describe the events that led to Tom's death.
Tom was found guilty of raping Mayella and sent to jail. While in jail he made a break towards the fence and the guards shot him.
What is Finch housekeeper/ nanny/ cook's name?
Calpurnia
What were some stories/ rumors about Boo that were spread around Maycomb?
Boo was rumored to peep into windows, look disgusting/ frightening, kill people's plants with his breath, kill and eat squirrels, etc.
What was the name of the single female that lived across the street? What happened to her home one cold night?
Her name was Miss Maudie and her house burned down
Who did Scout get into a fight with on the first day of school ?
Scout fought Walter Cunningham because the teacher scolded Scout. The teacher offered Walter lunch money and Scout intervened and explained that the Cunninghams didn't accept money (couldn't pay it back).
Why was it not possible that Tom attacked Mayella?
Tom couldn't use his left hand and she had been attacked by a person that used their left hand.