Vocab
Someone who lives close to your home.
Neighbor
Who is the main character and narrator of the book?
Scout Finch
A person who helps others understand and follow the law, especially in court.
Lawyer
Describe the setting of To Kill a Mockingbird. For example, is it a large city or small country town? Is it in the North or the South?
Small, country, rural town in the South.
Not guilty; not having done anything wrong.
Innocent
A group of people who live in the same area and care about each other.
Community
Who is Scout's father? He is a lawyer.
Atticus Finch
Always telling the truth and being trustworthy.
Honest
What state do they live in?
Being responsible for breaking a rule or doing something wrong.
Guilty
A person who sees something happen and tells others about it.
Witness
What is Scout's older brother's name?
Jem
Treating everyone equally and making sure rules are followed.
Fairness
What is a 'rural' environment?
Countryside
A meeting in court where people decide if someone broke the law.
Trial
Treating people fairly and making sure everyone is given what they deserve.
Justice
Who is Scout and Jem's friend who only visits during the summer?
Dill
To protect someone or explain why they are right.
Defend
What city do they live in?
Maycomb
To say that someone did something wrong or broke a rule.
Accuse
The ability to do something brave, even when you feel scared.
Courage
Who is the author of To Kill a Mockingbird?
Harper Lee
Keeping people apart based on their race, like separate schools or places.
Segregation
What time period does this book take place in?
During the Great Depression in the 1930s
Having an unfair opinion about someone before getting to know them.
Prejudice