Quotation Identification
Who said “When Aunt Alexandra went to school, self-doubt could not be found in any textbook, so she knew not its meaning.”
Who is Scout
When Calpurnia takes Jem and Scout to First Purchase Church (Ch. 12), what detail most strongly reveals her dual identity between the Black and white communities?
A. She refuses to speak to Lula
B. She switches to "colored" English while speaking to her congregation
C. She insists Jem and Scout sit in the front row
D. She hides a hymnbook in her bag so Jem and Scout can follow along
What is B
True or False: At First Purchase Church, Reverend Sykes locks the doors until the congregation donates enough money for Helen Robinson.
With your response please have a quotation to back it up.
What is true
In what ways does Bob Ewell attempt to retaliate against those involved in the trial, and how do these actions escalate to the attack on Jem and Scout?
Bob Ewell spits in Atticus’s face, harasses Helen Robinson on her way to work, and intimidates Judge Taylor. His resentment festers until he tries to kill Jem and Scout on Halloween night, believing he can hurt Atticus by harming his children. This final act leads to the children’s rescue by Boo Radley.
How do Jem AND Scout each react differently to the trial’s outcome, and what does this reveal about their stages of maturity?
Jem = devastated and angry
Scout = not as shocked / doesn't understand full weight of the verdict
Who says "A mob’s always made up of people, no matter what. Mr. Cunningham was part of a mob last night, but he was still a man. Every mob in every little Southern town is always made up of people you know—doesn’t say much for them, does it? "
Who is Atticus
During the trial (Ch. 17–21), what subtle detail about Mayella’s testimony most strongly contradicts her claim that Tom attacked her?
A. She says she screamed, but no one came
B. She states she saved nickels for the children’s ice cream
C. She hesitates when explaining how Tom grabbed her
D. She inconsistently describes the location of her injuries
What is D
(Mayella’s right-sided injuries imply a left-handed attacker—pointing to Bob Ewell, not Tom.)
True or False: During the trial, Mayella claims she asked Tom Robinson to fix a broken dresser drawer, but the sheriff later testifies the drawer was found intact.
Please have a quotation to back up your response.
What is False
(Quotation regarding Mayella only mentions it not the Sheriff.)
What does Atticus say that causes the men to close in on him? What makes the men scatter?
Part 1: "I will tell you the truth" / Protect Tom Robinson
Part 2: Telephone ringing
How does the concept of the “mockingbird” operate as a symbol throughout the novel?
What is (something that talks about defending that which cannot defend itself)
Who says, "He got it caught in a cotton gin, caught it in Mr. Dolphus Raymond’s cotton gin when he was a boy… like to bled to death… tore all the muscles loose from his bones "
After the trial, Atticus’s reaction to Bob Ewell spitting in his face (Ch. 23) most closely reflects which underlying theme?
A. The necessity of protecting the weak from violence
B. The futility of seeking justice within a corrupt system
C. The courage required to maintain moral integrity despite public hostility
D. The importance of social hierarchy in Maycomb
What is C
True or False: Jem’s perception of Maycomb’s residents changes after the trial, leading him to believe that most people are essentially unfair despite their polite behavior.
True
Who is the first person to take the stand? Briefly summarize his/her testimony.
In what ways do Scout and Jem mature as they confront prejudice, injustice, and moral complexity in Maycomb?
2 Quotations for this response.
What is (quotations from part 2 that show their development)
Who says, "“‘Miss Jean Louise, stand up. Your father’s passin’.’”
Who is Reverend Sykes
Why is Scout’s role in the Halloween pageant (Ch. 28) significant beyond simply embarrassing her?
A. Her disappointment symbolizes her transition out of childhood
B. The costume prevents her from running home effectively
C. It triggers the argument with Jem that delays them at the school
D. The ham costume saves her life by deflecting Bob Ewell’s knife
What is D
True or False: Bob Ewell’s attack on Jem and Scout is triggered primarily by his belief that Atticus publicly embarrassed him during the trial.
True
What does Scout learn during her encounter with Boo Radley at the end of the novel, and how does this moment reflect the broader themes of empathy and moral growth?
Scout finally understands what Atticus meant about “walking in someone’s shoes.”
How does Harper Lee present the contrast between appearance and reality through characters like Boo Radley, Tom Robinson, and Bob Ewell?
1 quotation per character.
What is appearances are always what they seem how people are perceived.
Who says, "“‘I don’t like it, Atticus, I don’t like it at all,’ ... 'That man seems to have a permanent running grudge against everybody connected with that case.’”
Who is Aunt Alexandra.
When Scout finally meets Boo Radley (Ch. 29–31), what specific realization completes her moral development?
A. That Boo is more childlike than dangerous
B. That Arthur Radley has been protecting her and Jem all along
C. That walking in someone else’s shoes reveals the truth about their character
D. That Maycomb will never accept Boo into society
What is C
Standing on Boo’s porch and seeing the world from his perspective completes the empathy arc Atticus tried to teach her.
True or False: Scout immediately recognizes Boo Radley during the attack in the woods because she sees his face clearly in the moonlight.
False - Quotation regarding seeing Boo later at the house.
Who killed Bob Ewell? Why does Tate decide to keep this information from the public?
Who is Boo Radley and to protect Boo from social backlash.
What role does empathy play in Atticus’s parenting, and how does it shape Scout’s development by the end of the story?
1 Quotation for response.
What is (quotation regarding how Scout shows empathy towards others i.e. Boo Radley).