TKAM 1
What are the full names of the Finch children
Who is narrator that is retelling the story?
Jeremy Atticus Finch and Jean Louise Finch
Scout / Jean Louise Finch
What does Boo give to Scout during Ms. Maudie's house fire?
A blanket
Why did Scout not like her first day of school?
Her teacher was upset she already knew how to read/write.
Which character overcame a morphine addiction?
Mrs. Dubose
What happened to the knot hole in the tree and who caused this?
Nathan Radley had filled it with cement.
What is the name of the fictional town the story takes place in and what is the time period for the story?
Maycomb and the 1930s
Where is Dill from?
Meridian, Mississippi
Who is the man that Atticus defends?
Tom Robinson
Describe the behavior of Burris Ewell on the first day of school.
Burris comes to school on the first day in order to comply with the law and does not return for the rest of the year. Before leaving the classroom, Burris shouts vicious remarks at the teacher, bringing her to tears.
What is "Maycomb's unusual disease?"
Racism
What is the boy's name that comes for visit each summer? Give his full name.
Charles Baker Harris
What did the kids hear that made them run away when trying to leave the note?
They heard a gunshot
What does Francis say that makes Scout so angry? How does she react?
Francis calls Atticus a name. Scout curses him and beats him up.
Which neighbor spends time out in their garden rather than indoors?
Ms. Maudie
What do the children attempt to do with the fishing pole? How does Atticus feel about this when he catches them?
Deliver a note to Boo inviting him out of the house. Atticus tells the children to "stop tormenting that man" with notes and games.
What is the name of the mysterious character that is never seen? What is his real name?
Arthur or Boo Radley
What clothing item did Jem lose? What did he discover about them when he retrieved them?
His pants and that they had be sewn back together.
What does Walter Cunnigham Jr. do at lunch that surprises Scout?
He drowns his meal in syrup
What are some of the items found in the tree? (Need at least 3 to get credit)
Pieces of gum, Indian head pennies, Ball of gray twine - 2 soap dolls (miniatures of the children) - Maycomb Spelling Bee medal - Pocket watch
What is Atticus Finch's childhood nickname?
Ol' one shot or One Shot Finch
What is the cook/housekeeper's name AND what did she teach Scout to do on rainy days?
Calpurnia
She taught Scout how to write on rainy days.
What imaginative game do Scout, Jem, and Dill play throughout the summer? Describe the 4 scenes.
"Boo Radley"
1) Mrs. Radley sweeping the porch, Mr. Radley walking up and down the sidewalk, Boo hiding under the stairs shrieking.
2) Mrs. Radley has part of her finger missing, while Boo whittles away at furniture.
3) They act as boys getting in trouble in the courthouse.
4) Boo stabs his dad in the leg with scissors.
What is the name of Scout's 1st grade teacher?
Miss Caroline Fisher
Atticus states, “It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what.” In what ways can that quote be applied to Mrs. Dubose?
Answers should refer to her battle with her morphine addiction and how she wanted to beat the addiction to not be, "beholden to nothing or nobody."
Explain what it means to be a Mockingbird? Choose a character and describe how they tie into the symbolism the mockingbird creates.
Being a mockingbird means to be innocent, or to do no harm.
Characters such as Atticus, Boo, or Tom have strong cases to be considered a mockingbird. (Other characters could also be correct depending on explanation)