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Moments with Scout
Character Traits and P.O.V.
Important Events
Vocabulary
Miscellaneous
100
What Lesson does Scout learn from Atticus regarding Miss Caroline?
Scout learns that you need to walk a mile on someone's shoes before you can judge them
100
What is Scout's P.O.V of Boo Radley in the beginning of the novel and why?
She views him as a monster because she has only heard the rumors and descriptions of him from her brother, Jem
100
Why is it important that Harper Lee introduces the readers to the black community before the trial? How does this shape the reader's point of view?
It is important because the readers can see how nice, kind, and somewhat educated the black community is in Maycomb. It shapes their point of view because they are able to connect with the black community more than the Ewells.
100
What does amble mean?
Walk slowly
100
What social era does TKAM take place during?
The Great Depression
200
What lesson does Scout learn from Atticus regarding Ms. Dubose
Scout learns that some people have an uncontrollable disease/addiction to bad things, but if someone tries to change, than they are worth respect and admiration. They are brace.
200
What is Scout's p.o.v. of Aunt Alexandra and why?
Scout's view of Aunt Alexandra is that she is bossy and mean because she always pressures Scout to behave differently than she does.
200
When Aunt Alexandra comes to live with the Finches, what does she hope to instill in Jem and Scout?
When Aunt Alexandra comes to live with the Finches, what does she hope to instill in Jem and Scout? She hopes to instill gender roles for scout or she hopes to instill her ideals of what makes a "good" person.
200
Literate
To be able to read and write.
200
How does The Great Depression effect the town of Maycomb?
It effects the town because it is suffering from poverty. Also, everyone in the town has nothing to do but gossip
300
What does Scout learn about Religion and Alcohol through Miss Maudie? why is this important?
Scout learns that some people are meaner in the name of God than some people who drink on a regular basis. This is important because Scout learns that religions is not an excuse for bad behavior and that some people who are "bad" are actually better than those around them.
300
What perspective does Scout gain through her conversation with Atticus about the Cunningham's and how does it get her in trouble.
Scout understands the Cunningham are good people and do not take handouts. She gets in trouble because Ms. Caroline does not understand this common knowledge.
300
Explain why is Atticus so determined to "fight" for Tom Robinson?
Although Atticus is appointed the case, he is adamant on fighting for Tom Robinson because he believes it is the right things to do. He understands that most people won't take his word over Bob Ewells, but Atticus believes in the law.
300
Phantom
Ghost, Illusion
300
Scout
Scout.
400
What lesson does Scout learn from Calpurnia regarding Walter Cunningham? Why is it important?
Scout learns from Calpurnia that you should treat your guest with respect no matter what their upbringing is. This is important because Scout learns to treat people fairly.
400
Before shooting the mad dog, what is Scout's point of view of her father and why?
Scout's point of view of her father is that he can't "do" anything because he doesn't hunt or play football like the other dads.
400
Explain the impact of Mr. Nathan cementing up the tree knot on Jem.
Jem is impacted by this act because he is finally understanding that Mr. Nathan and his fathers are the one who want to prevent Boo from being a part of Maycomb despite Boo's previous interactions.
400
Taciturn
Quiet, Uncommunicative
400
Jean Louise Finch
What is Scout's real name?
500
What does Scout learn through her interaction with Uncle Jack and why is it important?
Scout learns that not all adults know everything all the time and they are also not always fair. This is important because she will soon see other adults act in the same way during the trial.
500
Explain Scouts reaction to Francis using the N word when everyone else around her uses it so freely.
She does not know what is means, but she can tell it means a nasty and terrible thing by the way he is saying it.
500
When Scout asks why Jen shouldn't shoot Mockingbirds, explain the significance of this statement in connection to the novel. Consider why the book is titled "To Kill a Mockingbird"
Atticus claims that it is a sin to kill a mockingbird because all mockingbirds do is make music for people to enjoy. This might mean that Tom Robinson is a harmless man and being attack for the soul reason that he is black.
500
Nebulous
Vague, not specific
500
FDR
Who is the president of the United States at the time the events of the story occur?