Life in Maycomb (Ch. 1–6)
Who is the narrator of the story and the daughter of Atticus Finch?
Scout Finch
What does Jem lose while sneaking into the Radley yard?
He loses his pants.
Which character attends the Methodist Episcopal Church that Scout and Jem visit?
Calpurnia
Who is Tom Robinson accused of assaulting?
Mayella Violet Ewell
How does Tom Robinson die?
He was attempting to escape from prison and is shot many times.
What is the Alabama town where the novel takes place?
Maycomb
What does Mr. Nathan Radley do so the children can no longer receive gifts?
He fills it in with cement.
Why does Aunt Alexandra come to stay with the Finches?
To provide a "feminine influence" for Scout.
BONUS: Double points if you can also name who they sat next to!
They sit in the balcony reserved for the Black community.
BONUS ANSWER: They sit next to Reverend Sykes.
What does Scout dress as for the Halloween pageant?
A ham
Who is Boo Radley?
This mysterious neighbor rarely leaves his house and becomes the focus of the children’s games.
Whose house burns down during the winter snow?
Miss Maudie
Who is the friend hiding under Scout's bed after running away from home?
Dill
His left arm is a "dead arm" that is 12-inches shorter than his right arm.
What happens to Jem and Scout on the way home from the pageant?
Bob Ewell attacks them!!
DAILY DOUBLE! Worth 800 Points!
Why does Miss Caroline Fisher become frustrated with Scout on the first day of school?
Because Scout already knows how to read.
Atticus reveals a hidden skill with the mad dog scene. What is that skill?
He is a good shot / he is skilled at shooting.
Where do Scout and Jem find Atticus reading the night before the trial?
DAILY DOUBLE! Worth 800 points!
What is the secret about Dolphus Raymond?
He pretends to be drunk so Maycomb will have an explanation for his lifestyle.
Why does Sheriff Tate hide that Boo Radley killed Bob Ewell?
So that Boo Radley doesn't receive unwanted public attention or scrutiny.
The children find their first mysterious gift in a tree on the Radley property. What was the item?
Chewing gum?
Why must Jem read to Mrs. Dubose?
He destroyed her camellias / he ruined her flowers.
How does Mr. Cunningham talking to Scout lead to the mob being broken up?
She talks to him about his son, and he is guilted into stopping the mob.
How does Scout know that the jury is going to convict Tom as "guilty" before it is said by the judge?
She sees that none of the jury members are willing to look at Tom Robinson as they enter back into the court room.
Mr. Underwood compares Tom's death to what in the newspaper?
HINT: It includes alliteration!
To a "senseless slaughter of songbirds."