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100

This character is the sheriff of Maycomb County.

Heck Tate

100

Identify the speaker. Then, explain the meaning of the quotation. "Let the dead bury the dead, Mr. Finch. Let the dead bury the dead."

Heck Tate. Let this case end here, Mr. Finch. Bob Ewell is responsible for the death of Tom. Now, Bob Ewell is dead. It's time to let everything go.

100

Describe what happened during the scuffle under the Radleys' tree in the final chapters.

Bob Ewell attacked Jem and Scout. Scout couldn't see anything because of her costume. Jem tried to fight off Bob Ewell, but he was forced to the ground and broke his arm. Boo Radley came out to help Jem and Scout, ultimately stabbing Bob Ewell. Then, Boo carried Jem home.

100

Descriptions that appeal to the five senses: look, feel, taste, sound, and smell.

Imagery

100

What is the setting of the story?

Maycomb, Alabama, 1933-1935

200

This character threatens three characters in the book: Helen Robinson, Judge Taylor, and Atticus Finch. He also spits in Mr. Finch's face. He dies from a stab wound.

Bob Ewell

200
"Well, it'd be sort of like shooting a mockingbird, wouldn't it?"
Scout Finch says this to Atticus at the end of the novel. She is talking about letting the town know that Boo Radley saved the children from Bob Ewell. It would destroy the life he created for himself, and he didn't do anything to deserve it. He should be happy and keep his life to himself.
200

Name four things the kids found in the oak tree from Boo Radley

Pennies, gum, pocket watch with knife, soap dolls, spelling medal, twine

200

An over exaggeration

Hyperbole

200

Why does Atticus take on the case of Tom Robinson if he knows he won't win?

He believes it is the right thing to do.

300

This character has had many children with an African American woman in Maycomb County. Though he is white, he doesn't get along with the white members of Maycomb society. He pretends to be drunk to avoid their judgment.

Mr. Dolphus Raymond

300
"Stand up, Miss Jean Louise. Your father's passing."
Reverend Sykes says this to Scout at the conclusion of the trial when Atticus is leaving the court room. He says this to her to suggest they must show respect to Atticus for supporting one of the important members of their community.
300

How does Atticus show the court that Bob Ewell is the one who actually beat Mayella?

He demonstrates that Mayella was most likely hit by a left-handed person, since her right eye is bruised. He has Bob Ewell write to show that Bob is left-handed. Finally, Atticus suggests, in his closing statements, that Tom is not guilty, but someone in the courtroom is.

300

A sound that repeats at the beginning of a series words.

Alliteration

300

Why are Dolphus Raymond's children "lonely"?

They do not fit into any part of society because of their mixed heritage.

400

Cousin to Scout and Jem; Scout punches him.

Francis

400

"Secretly, Miss finch, I'm not much of a drinker, but you see they could never, never understand that I live like I do because that's the way I want to live."

Dolphus Raymond says this to Scout in the court room after the trial. He implies that he doesn't drink but only pretends to. It is the only way people can make sense of his choices to associate with the black community rather than the white community.

400
Explain why Calpurnia uses dialect and talks "more like a black person" around Lula at First Purchase Church.
Calpurnia wouldn't be taken seriously if she talked the way she did at the Finches'. She is trying to fit in and show that she is still loyal to her people while defending herself, the Finches, and her choices.
400

The feeling an author tries to create with the setting.

Mood

400

Explain the difference between a society's LAW and a society's CODE. Give an example from the novel of this difference.

A societal law is something written down as law that a citizen can break and be prosecuted for. A societal code is something that members of a society are expected to follow or be open to judgement. Ex: Mayella's attraction to Tom/ Tom's pity for Mayella

500

This character is a neighbor to the Finches who loves flowers, and is good at giving advice.

Ms. Maudie

500

“I want you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what.”

Atticus says this to try to impress on his kids that courage is not a violent thing, but an internal struggle.

500
Describe why Tom Robinson's statement, "I felt bad for [Mayella]," makes everyone in the courtroom uncomfortable.
With this statement, Tom is implying that Mayella, a white woman, was in a worse situation than he was as a black man in the South. However, based on racial implications, this was not believed to be true. Tom was assumed, by the audience in the courtroom, to be challenging the structure and beliefs of the town.
500

An object or image that represents something bigger in the story. Name it, and give an example from the book.

Symbol

Ex: Mockingbird, gun, oak tree

500

Why (specifically) did Heck Tate choose to lie about the events of Halloween night at the end of the novel?

He knew Boo Radley would be dragged into the limelight, and it would destroy him.