Vocab
What does Apothecary mean?
Apothecary is one who prepares and sells medicine.
Who says, “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view . . . until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.”? P. 24
Atticus says this.
By the end of the novel, how many years have passed?
Three years have gone passed in the novel.
Who is Scout?
Scout is the protagonist and narrator of the story. She is also the daughter of Atticus Finch.
Whose House Burnt down?
Miss Maudie's house burnt down.
What does Tacit mean?
Tactic is unspoken; understood without being expressed.
Who says, "Sometimes the Bible in the hands of one man is worse than a whiskey bottle in the hands of--oh, of your father"? P. 38
Miss Maudie says this.
When was the novel written?
The novel was written in 1962.
Who is Dill Harris?
Dill is Scout’s friend and likes to make up stories.
Why did Jem cut up Miss Dubose flowers?
He is angry that she insulted Atticus.
What does Aberrations mean?
Aberration means deviations from the proper course.
Who says, “Remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.”? P. 77
Atticus says this.
During which decade does the series take place?
The story takes place in the 30’s.
Who is Francis Hancock?
Francis Hancock is Aunt Alexandra’s grandson. He taunts Scout about Atticus, getting her in trouble.
Why did Atticus kill the dog?
The dog had rabies and was attacking.
What does Grudge mean?
Grudge means a feeling of resentment or ill-will.
Who says, "Don't you say hey to me you ugly girl, you say good afternoon"? P. 86
Mrs. Dubose says this.
What weed does Miss Maudie hate above all others?
Miss Maudie hates nut grass.
Who is Zeebo?
Zeebo is the town garbage collector who is also Calpurnia’s son.
Who found items in the Knot hole of the Radley’s tree?
Scout & Jem found the items in the knot hole of the tree.
What does Brash mean?
Brash means tactless; bold.
Who says, “Secretly, Miss Finch, I’m not much of a drinker, but you see they could never, ever, understand that I live like I do because that’s the way I want to live.”? p. 171
Dolphus Raymond says this.
When was the book’s film adaptation released?
The film was released in 1963.
Who is Burris Ewell?
Burris Ewell is the son of Bob Ewell, the kid who had lice in his hair.
Who took Scout and Jem to church?
Calpurnia took Scout and Jem with them to her church.