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How does the sheriff say Bob Ewell died? How did Bob Ewell actually die?
He "fell" on a kitchen knife. Boo actually stabbed him.
What town does Dill visit from?
Meridian
Who does Mr. Tate want to save from being in the "limelight"?
Boo Radley
What is Boo's real name?
Arthur Radley
What was unusual about the jury's decision?
There was one holdout/out for hours
In chapter 12, why does Dill say he can't visit Maycomb?
He has a new dad
Where did Dill hide when he ran away to Maycomb? Be specific.
under the bed (scout's)
Why are there no hymn books at Cal's church?
most members can't read
Who knew where the children were sitting during the trial?
Mr. Underwood
Who goes with Atticus to tell Mrs. Robinson about Tom's death?
Calpurnia, and they pick up Jem and Dill along the way.
According to town legend, what will kill you if you eat them?
Pecans from the Radley tree
What did Mr. Avery do on the front porch?
urinated
What happens to Tom Robinson at the end of the story after his sentence?
He tries to escape from the police and is shot dead.
What does Scout lose at the pageant?
Her shoes
How many times was Tom Robinson shot?
17
How does Scout describe Jem in chapter 12?
Distant and moody
What is Cal's church called?
First Purchase
What does it mean to be "shinned up?"
Drunk
Who is on the Finch's porch when they return home from church?
Aunt Alexandra
In what point of view is TKAM written?
1st person
Who is in charge of the Halloween pageant?
Mrs. Merriweather
What does Dill want to be when he grows up?
a clown
How many fatalities occurred in the time period of the novel?
6
Who is known as the town drunk?
Dolphus Raymond
What was the prosecutor's name during the trial?
Mr. Gilmer
What kind of "folks" does Scout believe in?
Folks
Why do Scout and Jem's routines change so drastically?
Jem is in high school
What does Scout yell when walking home from the pageant?
Cecil Jacobs is a big wet hen!
What does Alexandra say before the children leave for the pageant?
"Someone just walked over my grave"
To what was Mrs. Dubose addicted?
morphine
According to Jem, what is Scout NOT allowed to do at school?
bother him
Scout compares summer to many things using this literary device
metaphor
How is TKAM a "coming of age" story?
Scout and Jem grow and mature
The Ewells are described as the _______ of Maycomb
disgrace
Why does Atticus have to travel to Montgomery?
He is in the legislature
In what town did Harper Lee grow up?
Monroeville, Alabama
What was Cecil Jacobs's costume?
a cow
Who says, "Let the dead bury the dead?"
Heck Tate
Who in Cal's church has a problem with the children being there?
Lula
What is Atticus's most dangerous question?
Do you really think so?
What is the SPECIFIC name of Mrs. Dubose's flowers?
Snow on the Mountain
What is the FULL name of Scout and Jem's cousin?
Francis Hancock
What was Harper Lee's real-life best friend named?
Truman Capote
What was Agnes Boone's costume for the pageant?
butterbean
According to Dill, where do babies come from?
A man on an island
What is Dill's full name?
Charles Baker Harris
What is the name of the store Stephanie said she was going to the day of the trial?
Jitney Jungle
What is the name of the hardware store in town?
Tyndall's Hardware
List all of the items found in the tree (all or nothing)
chewing gum, pennies, a ball of twine, spelling medal, soap dolls, broken pocket watch with knife
What phrase did the children say to avoid hot steams?
Angel bright, life in death; get off the road, don't suck my breath
Why did Jem push Scout so hard in the tire?
She contradicted him on believing in Hot Steams
What did Scout bring Dill to eat when he ran away to Maycomb?
Cold cornbread and milk
According to Uncle Jack, Scout will have a "very unlady like scar" where?
Her ring finger
What is the name of the town telephone operator?
Eula May
From which job was Bob Ewell fired?
a job with the WPA