To Kill a Mockingbird Trivia
What is the name of the mysterious neighbor?
Boo Radley
What does innate mean?
inborn; native
What vessel allows the kids to begin to interact with "Boo Radley"?
an oak tree
Who was raped?
no one
What is the title of the novel written by Seckatary Hawkins?
The Grey Ghost
What is the first gift the kids receive from the mysterious neighbor?
two pieces of chewing gum
What does malevolent mean?
wishing evil or harm to another or others; showing ill will
What town acts as a setting for the story?
Maycomb
Who was the attorney defending Bob Ewell?
Mr. Horace Gilmer
What is Mrs Merriwheather's translation of Ad Astra Per Aspera?
from mud to the stars
Who is Miss Maudie and which of the children does she befriend?
She is a widow with a talent for gardening and cake baking. She first befriends Scout and later also helps Jem.
What does dispensation mean?
something that is distributed or given out
What is the name of the cook who takes care of the children?
Calpurnia
What was revealed in Sheriff Heck Tate's testimony regarding Mayella's bruises?
She was punched in her right eye and there were finger marks all around her neck.
In what kind of containers does Mayella grow her geraniums?
In slop jars
What did Scout not realize when she was standing outside the Radley house during Miss Maudie's house fire?
Boo Radley puts his blanket around her shoulders from behind her.
What does obstreperous mean?
unruly; resisting control
Who is Walter?
Walter Cunningham, a boy in Scout’s class, comes from a large and poor family and often gets Scout into trouble.
Double Jeopardy!!! Why does Atticus send Jem to read to Mrs. Dubois?
Atticus wants Jem to see what true courage is. Mrs. Dubois was trying to kick her morphine addiction before she died.
Why is William Hunt mentioned in To Kill a Mockingbird?
He painted The Light of the World.
Scout starts a fight with which two people for making fun of her dad?
Cecil Jacobs and Cousin Francis
What does undulate mean?
moving in a wavelike motion
What does the Mockingbird represent?
The “mockingbird” comes to represent the idea of innocence. Thus, "to kill a mockingbird" is to destroy innocence.
Why was Bob Ewell so confident that he would win the court case?
He knew that the jury would protect him and not Tom Robinson.
What is Scout looking at while being spanked by Uncle Jack?
An ant.