Setting
In which Southern town does To Kill a Mockingbird take place?
Maycomb, Alabama
Who is the book's narrator?
Scout
What game do Scout, Jem, and Dill play during the second summer?
"Boo Radley"
Atticus explains that “country folk, farmers,” are poor because “the crash hit them hardest” (Lee 23). Based on this historical clue, what historical event /time period are we talking about
The Great Depression, 1930s
In Chapter 1, what did Dill dare Jem to do?
Touch the Radley house
Which season is described at the beginning of the novel when Scout recalls her childhood?
Summer
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What is Scout and Jem's father's name and profession?
Atticus Finch, laywer
Why does Miss Caroline want to send Burris Ewell home?
He has lice
What vocabulary word would be used to describe Burris Ewell ?
A) alien B) vexation C) contentious
C !
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What “insult” does Jem constantly call Scout?
A girl
Which location is frequently used by the children to try to get a glimpse of Boo Radley?
The Radley's front porch
What is Calpurnia doing when Scout comes home from school that makes Scout think she's making up with her?
Calpurnia made the kids their favorite bread
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What objects do Scout and Jem find in the tree knot-hole outside of the Radley House?
Two pieces of gum and two indian-head pennies
Why does Miss Caroline struggle to understand things like Scout being able to read and Walter Cunningham not accepting lunch money?
She is new to the town and not familiar with rural life
According to Jem, what’s a Hot Steam?
A spirit who can't go to heaven
Scout beat up Walter Cunningham in vexation for getting in trouble earlier with Miss Caroline
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Miss Maudie speaks about the Radleys in a way that is different from the town. What point does she make about Boo Radley’s family?
Boo is misunderstood and the Radleys are just a family who do things differently, so we shouldn’t judge them
Where does Jem invite Walter Cunningham to and what does he do there that's surprising to Scout?
Dinner (lunch) and pours molasses syrup over his meat and vegetables
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Despite being a lawyer, Atticus explains that his family is poor because he does not prioritize money to maintain his moral integrity. What form of payment did he accept from the Cunningham family for his legal services?
Vegetables
What do Jem and Dill attempt to give to Boo Radley?
A note
Describe 2 things that are ALIEN to the ways of Maycomb which the Radleys do....
* Don't go to church on Sundays
* Doors are closed
*Do not socialize
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Dill is introduced in the first chapter as a friend of Scout and Jem. What is his full name, age, and where is he from?
Charles Baker Harris
7
Meridian, Mississippi
What is Atticus and Scout’s compromise/secret in chapter 3?
Atticus will continue reading with Scout without telling Miss Caroline if she agrees to continue going to school
1) What was the battle in England that the Finch family has no recorded history of being a part of ?
2) How did Scout's ancestor, Simon Finch , make all of the family's money?
3) What is the name of the property Simon Finch established which has been passed down for generations?
1) Battle of Hastings
2) Studying Medicine
3) Finch's Landing
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What did Miss Maudie hate in her yard?
Nut Grass