Characters
Who is Scout?
She is the narrator of the novel, also known as Jean Louise Finch.
What is Maycomb?
This is the name of the town and county in Alabama where the novel takes place.
Who is Atticus Finch?
He is the lawyer and father who defends Tom Robinson.
What are Indian-head pennies/gum/soap dolls?
These are the mysterious gifts left in the knot-hole of a tree for Scout and Jem.
What is a Mockingbird?
Atticus says it is a sin to kill this bird because they do nothing but make music.
Who is Miss Maudie Atkinson?
The neighbor who loves gardening and is the town gossip's main rival.
What is Finch’s Landing?
The name of the homestead built by the Finch ancestor that Aunt Alexandra lives on.
How did Scout benefit from Atticus/Calpurnia?
These characters teach Scout how to read and write.
Who is Francis Hancock?
This is the character Scout beats up twice for calling Atticus names and saying he shouldn't defend Tom.
What is Atticus’s advice to Scout?
"You never really understand a person... until you climb into his skin and walk around in
Who is Mrs. Dubose?
The "meanest old lady ever born" who breaks her morphine addiction.
What is the Radley Place?
The children of Maycomb fear this specific location on their street/ Where Boo Radley resides.
What is- because his father is "exempt" to hunt out of season?
The reason Burris Ewell is allowed to skip school after the first day.
What burns down?
Miss Maudies house in chapter 8.
Who is Mrs. Dubose?
"She was the bravest person I ever knew." -Atticus
Who is Dolphus Raymond?
The town drunk who pretends to be drunker than he is to give people an excuse for his lifestyle.
What is First Purchase?
The name of the First Purchase African M.E. Church, where Calpurnia takes the children.
What is a blanket?
The item Boo Radley places around Scout's shoulders during the fire.
What is saying they played strip poker?
The specific way Dill helps Jem explain his missing pants to Atticus.
Who is Tim Johnson?
The name of the rabid dog that Atticus shoots in Chapter 10.
What is the colored balcony?
The specific part of the courthouse where the African American community sits during the trial
What is to lie about her father beating her?
The reason Mayella Ewell claims Tom Robinson attacked her.
What happens to the tree that is sick/dying?
Mr. Nathan Radley cements the knot-hole for this official reason.
What is the justification Scout gives for Walter?
"I don't know, Miss Caroline... but he's a Cunningham."