Characters
Who is the protagonist?
Scout Finch
What happens to Tom Robinson in prison?
He is shot 17 times and killed.
Tom Robinson was ___________________ of the crime he was accused of.
INNOCENT
Where do Jem, Scout, and Dill find seats during the trial?
On the colored balcony
What reason does Dill give to Scout for running away from home?
His mother and step father didn't want to be bothered by him.
Who is found under Scout's bed?
Dill
Where does Calpurnia decide to take Jem and Scout when Atticus is out of town?
Her church
Who attacks Jem and Scout on Halloween night?
Bob Ewell
What does Scout notice about Tom's physical appearance?
His left arm is crippled.
Why does Heck Tate want to cover up the murder of Bob Ewell?
To protect Boo Radley
Who is Tom Robinson accused of raping?
Mayella Ewell
After the trial, what does Bob Ewell do to Atticus in the street?
Spit on him
Who saves Jem and Scout's lives on Halloween night?
Boo Radley
How is Mr. Gilmer speaking to Tom?
disrespectful, short, rude
Why does Jem keep asking Scout to stop walking on their way home from the Halloween celebration?
He hears someone following them.
Who comes to stay with the Finches to provide a 'feminine influence'?
Aunt Alexandra
Why is Atticus sitting outside of the Maycomb County jail one night?
To protect Tom from the lynch mob.
What does the mockingbird symbolize?
Innocence
What gives it away to Scout that the jury is going to find Tom Robinson guilty?
None of them look at Tom Robinson.
In his paper, Mr. Underwood compares Tom Robinson's death to what?
the senseless killing of mockingbirds
Who is the town drunk who has a black mistress?
Mr. Dolphus Raymond
What happens to Helen Robinson when she tries to walk to her job at Mr. Link Deas' house?
The Ewell family throw things at her.
How does the symbol of 'killing a mockingbird' relate to Boo Radley?
If he was recognized as being a hero, the attention would 'kill' him.
Atticus calls the court “the great leveler,” where all men are truly __________________.
Equal
What is Atticus' dangerous question?
"Do you really think so?"