Characters
Who is the narrator of the story?
Scout Finch
In which institution does Scout get in trouble for reading and writing at a high level?
School
List one of the "legendary" actions of Boo Radley that we learn about at the beginning of the story.
Boo Radley eats neighborhood cats and dogs
Boo Radley stabbed a parent with scissors
Boo Radley got into some trouble with the Cunningham gang
In what state and region is Maycomb?
Alabama, the Deep South
During what decade is TKAM set?
1930s
Which character is known for his moral integrity and defends Tom Robinson?
Atticus Finch
While engaging in their usual shenanigans, the children are scared away from pestering Boo Radley and Jem loses WHAT item of clothing?
His pants
Jem rolls her in a tire
Where are Tom Robinson, Calpurnia, Reverand Sykes, etc. on Maycomb's caste system?
The bottom
During what historical phenomenon is TKAM set?
Great Depression
What is the name the Finch's neighbor who lets them play in her yard and eat sweets on the porch?
Miss Maudie
Which event foreshadows Atticus's involvement with the trial and his response to Maycomb's "usual disease"?
Atticus shoots Tim Johnson
Name one of the items left in the Radley tree
String
Coins
Dolls
Gum
A medal
Pocketwatch
Aluminum Knife
Where are the Finches, Raymond's, etc. in the Maycomb caste system?
The top
What system of laws implemented in the 1800-1900s restricted and segregated the black community and kept them enslaved to racial prejudice?
Jim Crow Laws
Who is the sheriff of Maycomb?
Heck Tate
What event marks the end of childhood and the beginning of the more tense half of the story?
Miss Maudie's house fire
Who is Boo Radley's brother?
Nathan Radley
What is Maycomb's initial response when Atticus takes on Tom Robinson's case?
They call him dirty names and are generally upset
Name one of the three elements of society teach moral education in TKAM (and real life)
Law
Which character represents the theme of racial injustice and who stands accused of a crime?
Tom Robinson
Atticus's children unknowingly save him and Tom Robinson during which event?
The Sunday-night mob shows up at the jail
What happens to the knothole in the tree?
What phrase does Scout use to describe the hierarchy of Maycomb?
Caste system
What is the main difference between the historical KKK and the mob that shows up at the jail in chapter 15?
The absence of masks