To Kill A Mockingbird
Who is the narrator of To Kill A Mockingbird?
Scout Finch
The following sentence is an example of what type of figurative language?
She looks like a model, with her long legs and stylish outfit.
Simile
How is Boo characterized at the beginning of the novel?
Reclusive and Mysterious
Who is the author of 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?
Harper Lee
Who is the accused in the trial that takes place in the story?
Tom Robinson
What is the setting of the novel?
Maycomb, Alabama in the 1930s
The following sentence is an example of what type of figurative language?
I can't find my paperclip! It must have jumped off of my desk and ran away.
Personification
How is Atticus Finch characterized in the novel? In other words, what are his most prominent personality traits?
Caring, compassionate, intelligent, respectful
Which character in To Kill A Mockingbird is believed to be based on Harper Lee herself?
Scout Finch
The following sentence is an example of what literary term?
To Kill a Mockingbird is both a young girl's coming-of-age story and a darker story about the roots and consequences of racism, all set in the small town of Maycomb during The Great Depression.
Central Idea
Why is the Radley family viewed as outsiders in Maycomb?
They stay inside, don't attend a traditional church, and don't socialize much with others in the town.
What does the Jail House/ Court House symbolize?
The lack of progress and acceptance in Maycomb.
The following quote is an example of what kind of characterization?
"He wore blue linen shorts that buttoned to his shirt, his hair was snow white and stuck to his head like duckfluff; he was a year my senior but I towered over him."
Direct
Which historical event is referenced in To Kill A Mockingbird?
The Great Depression
What are two of the rumors about Boo Radley?
His parents keep him chained to the bed, he peeps in windows, he eats cats and chickens, his breath can kill flowers, he is a ghost.
What can you infer about the Finch family based on the way they treat Calpurnia?
They believe everyone should be treated equally and with kindness.
What symbolic significance does the Radley house hold in the novel?
It represents fear as it is shown terrifying Dill, Jem, and Scout. It also represents isolation as it separates the Radley family from the rest of Maycomb.
The following quote is an example of what kind of characterization?
Mrs. Radley seldom if ever crossed the street for a mid-morning coffee break with her neighbors, and certainly never joined a missionary circle.
Indirect
Which family in 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is most affected by the Great Depression?
The Cunninghams
The following sentence is an example of what literary term?
The popular opinion is not always the right decision.
Theme Statement
What was Atticus trying to teach Jem by making follow through with reading to Mrs. Dubose?
What it means to be truly courageous.
What is the significance of the title of the novel? What does the title "To Kill A Mockingbird" mean?
It is a symbol of the destruction of something innocent and pure, like Tom Robinson's life or Boo Radley's reputation.
WHat can we infer about Calpurnia based on her treatment of Scout and Jem?
She views them as her own children and has high expectations for both of them.
How does the Great Depression impact the events in 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?
It creates a sense of poverty and hardship in the community
According to the book, how did Tom die? Be specific.
He tried to escape prison and was shot by the guards 17 times.