Important Events
Why does Atticus defend Tom Robinson in the trial?
He knew it was a major risk, but he believes that it is the right thing to do. This also shows diversity because a white man is defending a black man. Everyone in Maycomb was shocked.
Jeremy Finch
What is the setting of the story?
Maycomb, Alabama.
Why did Scout narrate the book?
Scout is very young, and has a very funny personality. She is naive and doesn't have a lot of experience. She is very innocents, and the way she explains things is very unique and like no other.
What game did Jem, Scout, and Dill play during the summer?
Boo Radley
A well known lawyer in Maycomb. He is very intelligent, and defends Tom Robinson in the trial of the century. Also, he was two children a boy and a girl.
Atticus Finch
Who is the author of TKAM?
Harper Lee
(of a person or a person's words) having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
articulate
How does Miss Caroline react to Scout already knowing how to read?
She was shocked and mortified. Scout was punished for knowing how to read.
This person house caught on fire.
Miss Maudie. She was happy about it because she wanted a smaller house because then she will have a bigger yard for her flowers.
Walter Cunningham
What is Scout's real name?
Jean Louise Finch
A period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep, especially to keep watch or pray.
Who is Scout's best friend?
Dill Harris. The share a bond like no other. Sadly Dill only comes during the summertime, so they have very limited time with each other.
Where does Scout and Jem sit in the trial?
They sit in balcony. It was very hard to get seats because pretty much the whole town of Maycomb was there.
A very cranky, elderly, and racist woman. She also lives right next to the Finch family. Later on, she sadly dies of a morphine addiction.
Mrs. Dubose
What was the reason behind the book being titled To Kill a Mockingbird?
Incapable of being fully explored or understood.
Unfathomable
Who is Scout?
Scout is nine years old. She is energetic, youthful, and she is tom boy. She can be very stubborn at times but she also very caring. She thinks that everyone is good in Maycomb, and doesn't realize the bad that has happened in the town.
What was Jem and Scout's punishment made by Atticus?
They have to go to Mrs. Dubose house every day for a month and read to her. This gives Mrs. Dubose company because she doesn't have any family or friends.
Alcoholic and abusive man. He accuses Tom Robinson of raping his daughter.
Bob Ewell
Who was the president during the time the story was written?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Causing or liable to cause a feeling of nausea or disgust; disgusting.
Nauseating
Who is Scout's brother?
Jem