Characters
Who is Jean Louise Finch?
Scout and the narrator of the story
In what town does the story take place?
Maycomb, Alabama
How do Jem and Dill plan to meet Boo Radley and have him come outside?
They want to leave a note for him in a window shutter
On the first day of school, what does Scout get in trouble for with Miss Caroline?
Knowing how to read and write
What surprising thing happens to Scout during the fire without her noticing?
Someone (Boo) puts a blanket around her shoulders
What is the name of the friend of the children who comes from Mississippi every summer to stay with his aunt?
Dill
During what time period does the story take place?
1930s/Great Depression
What is one of the rumors about Boo?
Peeks in windows at night, eats squirrels and cats, stabbed his dad with scissors
What do Jem, Dill and Scout do that causes Mr. Radley to shoot at them?
They trespass onto the Radley property
What was Atticus's nickname and why?
Old One Shot - because he was so good at shooting a target
Who is the narrator's brother?
Jem
What happened to Miss Maudie's house?
It caught fire/Burnt down
What was strange about Jem's pants after he retrieved them?
They were folded over the fence and sewn up
Why was Scout so upset with her Uncle Jack at Christmas after the incident with Francis?
Uncle Jack did not take the time to get Scout's point of view of the events.
Miss Caroline learns that the Cunninghams won't take money from her because why?
They are proud, even though they are poor, and won't take what they can't pay back
What is the name of the guy that Atticus is representing in the upcoming court case?
Tom Robinson
Where does the poor Ewell family live in town that influences why they are called "white trash"?
Behind the town dumb
What happened to the knot hole in the tree?
It was filled with cement
What is Jem's punishment for ruining Mrs. Dubose's flower bushes?
Jem must read to Mrs. Dubose everyday for a month.
Why does Atticus say that it is a sin to shoot a mockingbird?
Mockingbirds don't do one thing but make music for us to enjoy. They don't eat up peoples gardens, don't nest in corncribs, they don't do one thing but sing their hearts out for us. That's why it's a sin to kill a mockingbird.” It's a sin to kill a Mockingbird because they are innocent.
Which character says "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view . . . until you climb into his skin and walk around in it. "
Atticus
Why is the Radley house important to the setting of the story?
It represents childhood fear and the neighborhood rumors of a small town
List 3 of the items the children find in the tree.
gum, soap carvings, pennies, spelling bee medal, pocket watch, ball of twine
Why does Atticus take on the case even though he knows that there is a good chance that he will not win?
He needs to do what is right even though it may be difficult as an example for his children.
Why does Atticus think that Mrs. Dubose is brave?
She was able to wean herself off of an addictive pain medication before she died.