Name 3 objects that the children found in the knot-hole.
gum, spelling bee medal, watch with knife on a chain, soap dolls that look like Scout and Jem
100
What is the name of the county where the story takes place? Spelling counts!
Maycomb
100
Why are many of the townspeople upset that Atticus is defending Tom Robinson and believes he is innocent?
Tom Robinson is black; many of the townspeople are racist.
Theme=racism
100
Who is the narrator of the story?
Scout
100
Who does Scout beat up on the first day of school? You need to write the full name.
Walter Cunningham
200
What happened to Miss Maudie's house and what was her reaction?
Her house burned down and she did not care much. She values relationships and nature more than she does things.
200
Why is money scarce and times hard at the time the story takes place?
The Great Depression hit
200
Name something that happened in the book so far that shows that Jem is growing up.
-starting to hang out with Dill more than Scout
-does not cry in front of Scout
-keeping things from Scout
-will not talk to her at school
-tries to protect Scout
200
What does Francis tell Scout about Dill?
He tells her that Dill is passed from relative to relative.
200
Describe Scout's conflict with Miss Caroline.
Scout loves to read, but Miss Caroline tells her that she should stop reading at home with her father.
300
What happens when the rabid dog comes into town? Be specific.
The children, up to this point, think their father is lame because he doesn't shoot guns or play football like the other dads. After Atticus shoots and kills the dog on the first shot, they find out he's the best shot in Maycomb County and that he is a humble person.
300
Where is Dill from? City and state, please.
Meridian, Mississippi
300
What lesson does Atticus teach Jem in the situation with Mrs. Dubose? If you didn't read, pick up a book and look at the end of Chapter 11!
Mrs. Dubose was addicted to morphine and made a promise to herself that she would overcome her addiction before she died. Atticus was teaching his children forgiveness and compassion for others.
300
What does Miss Maudie say about Boo Radley when he was young?
She says that Boo Radley was always kind to her, no matter what other people said about him.
300
Why did Aunt Alexandra tell Francis that the family was not happy with Atticus?
They are not happy because he is defending a black man, or in Aunt Alexandra's words, a n*****.
400
What does the unusual weather foreshadow in Chapter 8?
It gives us a hint that things in Maycomb are going to get crazy. Usually, when the weather is out of sorts, people lose their minds.
400
What is the weather usually like in Maycomb?
mostly very hot; very little winter
400
Name 2 ways in which Scout does not match the views of being a woman at the time of the novel.
-wears overalls/pants
-swears
-beats up boys
-hangs out with boys
-calls her father by his first name
400
Describe Mr. Ewell with 3 adjectives (describing words).
contentious, aggressive, poor, drunk, mean, creepy, abusive, disgraceful, etc.
400
Why is Jem upset with Nathan Radley for cementing the knot-hole?
Jem is upset because Nathan Radley told him the tree was dying. He is obviously lying to Jem. Also, now Jem cannot give Boo their thank you note and they will not be able to find any more objects in the tree.
500
What is Atticus's advice to Scout when she tells him what kids at school and the townspeople are saying about him?
Atticus tells her not to fight with her fists but with her head and to keep her chin up.
500
At this time, how are black people viewed by the whites in Maycomb County?
They're not slaves, but they're also not equal citizens.
-Tom lives near the dump
-Calpurnia lives in the country in a small house
-they have a right to a fair trial, but the white people don't want him to defend Tom
-the jobs
-Calpurnia is supposed to use the back door
-Jem can't go near the rabid dog, but Cal's son is called to get the body
-n word is thrown around by kids like it's not a big deal
500
Atticus says that he hopes that Jem and Scout don't catch Maycomb's "usual disease" during the trial. What disease is he referring to?
The disease of racism or prejudice
Theme=racism
500
How does Calpurnia know the Robinsons? What does she tell the Finches about them?
Calpurnia goes to church with the Robinsons. She tells Atticus, Jem and Scout that they are good people.
500
Miss Maudie tells Scout that the Radleys are foot-washing Baptists and that they believe everything that gives pleasure is a sin. How might this affect Arthur Radley?
We know that when he was teenager, he went out with his friends and had fun. This would obviously be a problem for his father and brother Nathan. Therefore, he has to stay inside.