CHAP 1
who is the main character by full name?
scout finch
This boy is dirty, rude, and only comes to school the first day each year, frightening Miss Caroline.
Burris ewell
What unusual item do Scout and Jem find in the knothole of the tree on the Radley property?
2 peices of chewing gum
Who becomes a mentor to Scout and explains more about the Radley family?
Miss Maudie
who is scouts older brother?
jem
who is the poor boy who cant accept money from people?
Walter Cunningham
Burris Ewell shocks the teacher because he has cooties in his hair and doesn’t care about school rules, showing this about him.
being rebellious
What other gifts do the children eventually find in the knothole?
small items like coins, a watch, and carved soap figures
What does Miss Maudie say about Boo Radley that surprises Scout?
he is still a human being and not all bad
who is the curious boy who visits Maycomb in the summer and becomes friends with Scout and Jem?
Dill
what theme is it when Miss Caroline scolds Scout for trying to explain why Walter Cunningham can’t accept money?
empathy
Scout explains that the Ewell children are poor and live near the town dump, which helps the reader understand this about them.
the ewell children came from a neglected home
How do Scout, Jem, and Dill try to get a glimpse of Boo Radley this chapter?
by sneaking up to the Radley house and peeking through the windows?
How does Miss Maudie spend her time that Scout notices in her yard?
gardening
what house are scout Jem and dill scared of?
the radley house
Miss Caroline is surprised that Scout already knows how to read why is this?
she thinks that girls shouldn’t be advanced learners / gender
Through Burris Ewell’s behavior, Scout and the reader begin to learn an important theme, people can behave badly for reasons beyond their control.
understanding people before judging them
What do Scout and Jem first notice about the knothole of the tree on the Radley property?
it contains hidden objects or gifts
What lesson does Miss Maudie teach Scout about judging people?
not to judge someone based on rumors or appearances / not to judge a book by its cover
what is atticus' job?
law
Scout gets in trouble on the first day of school for telling Miss Caroline something about her classmate’s family.
explaining why Walter cant accept money
Burris Ewell yells at Miss Caroline and insults her when she tries to discipline him, showing he has this kind of attitude, what is this showing?
disrepect
What do the children decide to do each time they find a new gift in the knothole?
to leave a thank-you note or take the gift carefully
What story does Miss Maudie share that helps Scout understand the Radley family’s history?
about Mr. Radley and how he raised Boo and Nathan