Character Quotes
Who states, "My sister ain't dirty and I ain't scared of you," why, and to whom?
Jem states this to Mrs. Duboise the first time the children go to read to her in defense of Scout.
Who is the protagonist of the story? What is this person's "real" full name?
Scout - Jean Louise Finch
What is the setting of the story? Note - there are two concepts that must be included.
Maycomb, Alabama between 1933-1935 (1930's) is also acceptable.
Define detachment
lack of interest or involvement
Which point of view is the novel narrated from?
First person: Scout
"Well, in the first place, you never stopped to give me a chance to tell you my side of it - you just lit right into me. Atticus never does that. . ."
Who is this conversation between, and what is it in regard to?
Uncle Jack and Scout - she is explaining to him what happened at Aunt Alexandra's Christmas.
What is Dill's real name?
Charles Baker Harris
Who is the author of the novel?
Harper Lee
Define apprehension
anxiety or fear about the future
The narrator tells the story using this literary element. What is it?
Flashback
Who states, "Shoot all the blue jays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember, it's a sin to kill a mockingbird," and why?
Atticus states this because he feels that if something only brings people joy, it would be a sin to kill it - Scout later applies this to people.
This person is in charge of "lining" at church, and is Calpernia's son.
Zeebo
Why does Atticus take on the case of Tom Robinson? There are two reasons - you must have both.
Judge Taylor appointed him to the case, and because he believes it is the right thing to do.
Being known for an unfavorable act or quality. A criminal may have notoriety.
What do the gifts found in the Radley's tree SYMBOLIZE to Jem and Scout?
Boo Radley wants to be friends with the children.
Who said, "Real courage is when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what,"? What is this in regard to?
Atticus says this to Jem after the death of Mrs. Dubois in regard to her addiction.
Which two characters represent "mockingbirds" in our novel? Why?
Boo Radley and Tom Robinson -
because they both were good people, and yet they were both accused of doing awful things.
This character is an avid church-goer, is a nanny, and is probably better paid than most people of his or her race. Who and why?
Calpurnia - because she works for the Finch's, and Atticus believes that she is simply a part of the family.
Pick one: malevolence or benevolence - Which one means kindness, generosity?
Benevolence
A character foil are two characters that demonstrate opposite or conflicting traits in literature. Which of the characters in our novel would be considered "foils"?
Atticus and Bob Ewell
"There's some folks who do't eat like us," _____ whispered fiercely, "but you ain't called on to contradict 'em at the table when they don't. That boy's yo' comp'ny and if he wants to eat up the table cloth you let him, you hear?"
Who states this to whom, and what is it in regard to?
Calpurnia scolds Scout after Scout makes fun of Walter Cunningham in the Finch home. He had come for lunch when he didn't have any lunch/money at school.
Jem or Scout - as long as the explanation supports your answer.
This is the overall THEME of our story (must use the word) and the lesson that Atticus teaches Scout.
Empathy - the ability to understand another person by considering things from their point of view - climbing into their skin and walking around in it a while.
Use this word appropriately in a sentence: humility
Any sentence will work as long as the definition fits appropriately.
Example: Atticus demonstrated humility throughout the case.
At the end of the novel, Scout states, "An' they chased him 'n' never could catch him 'cause they didn't know what he looked like, an' Atticus, when they finally saw him, why he hadn't done any of those things. . . Atticus, he was real nice . . . ."
What literary element is she using to compare the story Atticus was reading to Boo Radley?
Parallelism