TKAM Characters
Who is Jean Louise Finch?
Scout
Why is Scout in trouble at school?
She knows how to read and she fights
Where does this novel take place?
Maycomb, AL
Who is Atticus's brother?
Uncle Jack (John Hale Finch)
What did Jem ruin that belonged to Mrs. Dubose?
Her camellia bushes or flowers
Who is Jem?
Scout's brother; Atticus' son
Who shoots at the children and why?
Nathan Radley because they were trespassing
In what decade is this novel set?
1930s
Who does Scout fight on Christmas Day?
Her cousin Francis
What did Atticus do that surprised the children?
He shot Tim Johnson, a rabid dog
Who is the Finch family's cook?
Calpurnia
What is special about the knot hole in the tree?
Boo Radley leaves gifts for the children in it
The time period/era of this novel is known as
The Great Depression
Who does Scout spend time with when Jem and Dill leave her out?
Miss Maudie
Why is it a sin to kill a mockingbird?
Because mockingbirds only exist to make pretty music
Who comes to visit Jem and Scout every summer?
Dill
Who does Jem have to read to?
Mrs. Dubose
What laws are in place in this town?
Jim Crow laws
Who is Arthur?
Boo Radley
Why did Miss Caroline send Burris Ewell home on the first day of 1st grade?
He had lice
Where is Mrs. Finch?
She passed away when Scout was two years old.
Who did Jem invite home for lunch on the first day of school?
Walter Cunningham
Why is it a big deal that Atticus has taken on the defense of a certain person?
Tom Robinson is a Black man
Who is Heck Tate?
The Sheriff of Maycomb
Who accuses Tom Robinson of a crime?
Mayella Ewell