This character struggles to remember the exact details from the night Mayella was attacked. After thinking very hard, he is able to tell Atticus that Mayella had a black eye on her right side.
Who is Heck Tate?
100
Who might blue jay's symbolize?
Who are the prejudiced people of Maycomb?
100
Rewrite this statement so that it is true: "Walter Cunningham Jr. asked for salt to put on his food when he ate lunch at the Finches."
Walter Cunningham asked for molasses to put on his food.
100
Identify the speaker. Then, explain the meaning of the quotation. "Let the dead bury the dead, Mr. Finch. Let the dead bury the dead."
Heck Tate. Let this case end here, Mr. Finch. Bob Ewell is responsible for the death of Tom. Now, Bob Ewell is dead. It's time to let everything go.
100
Describe what happened during the scuffle under the Radleys' tree after the Halloween party.
Bob Ewell attacked Jem and Scout. Scout couldn't see anything because of her costume. Jem tried to fight off Bob Ewell, but he was forced to the ground and broke his arm. Boo Radley came out to help Jem and Scout, ultimately stabbing Bob Ewell. Then, Boo carried Jem home.
200
This character shows up at the Maycomb County jail to threaten Atticus and Tom Robinson. He seems to be ashamed of himself once Scout begins talking to him and asking him about his son.
Who is Mr. Walter Cunningham?
200
What might the Ladies' Missionary Circle represent or symbolize? Remember, Aunt Alexandra was a member of this organization, and she invited them over for tea.
What is hypocrisy? (explanations will vary)
200
Atticus had Bob Ewell write his name in court to prove he was illiterate.
Atticus had Bob Ewell write his name in court to prove he was left-handed.
200
"Well, it'd be sort of like shooting a mockingbird, wouldn't it?"
Scout Finch says this to Atticus at the end of the novel. She is talking about letting the town know that Boo Radley saved the children from Bob Ewell. It would destroy the life he created for himself, and he didn't do anything to deserve it. He should be happy and keep his life to himself.
200
Evaluate why a jury of white, male farmers negatively impacted Tom's trial.
They saw only his race, and to them, his race was an immediate sign of guilt.
300
This character had children with an African American woman. Though he is white, he doesn't get along with the white members of Macomb. He pretends to be drunk to avoid their judgment.
Who is Mr. Dolphus Raymond?
300
What might Boo's gifts to the children represent or symbolize? Remember, he gave them a broken pocket watch, string, two soap dolls, gum, and two lucky pennies.
What is friendship? (explanations will vary)
300
Scout and Jem have permission to attend Tom Robinson's trial.
Atticus does not give Scout and Jem permission to attend Tom Robinson's trial.
300
"Stand up, Miss Jean Louise. Your father's passing."
Reverend Sykes says this to Scout at the conclusion of the trial when Atticus is leaving the court room. He says this to her to suggest they must show respect to Atticus for supporting one of the important members of their community.
300
Where did First Purchase church get it's name?
It is called First Purchase because it was bought with the first earnings of freed slaves.
400
This character threatens three characters in the book: Helen Robinson, Judge Taylor, and Atticus Finch. He also spits in Mr. Finch's face. He dies from a stab wound.
Who is Bob Ewell?
400
What is symbolic about Scout and Jem sitting in the balcony with the African American people during Tom's trial?
It symbolizes that the children stand ideologically and ethically with their father and the African American man falsely accused.
400
Dill makes up stories about his parents because he doesn't have any.
Dill makes up stories about his parents because he thinks they don't love him.
400
“I simply want to tell you that there are some men in this world who were born to do our unpleasant jobs for us. Your father’s one of them.”
Miss Maudie says this when she is trying to comfort the children after the trial.
400
Describe why Tom Robinson's statement, "I felt bad for [Mayella]," makes people in the courtroom uncomfortable.
With this statement, Tom is implying that Mayella, a white woman, was in a worse situation than he was as a black man in the South. However, based on racial implications, this was not believed to be true. Tom was assumed, by the audience in the courtroom, to be challenging the structure and beliefs of the town.
500
This character is the prosecutor and seems very pleased when Tom Robinson says he felt sorry for a young white woman.
Who is Mr. Gilmer?
500
What or who is the Gray Ghost supposed to symbolize?
Boo Radley
500
Bob Ewell fell on his own knife.
Bob Ewell was stabbed by Boo Radley to prevent him from harming the children.
500
"Most people are [nice], Scout, when you finally see them."
Atticus says this at the end of the novel to Scout, after she realizes Boo Radley was a nice man. He implies that what is often heard about other people is incorrect. That people are good more often than the negative rumors about them are true.
500
What is going on in the story when Jem breaks the "remaining code of childhood"?
Dill ran away from home and came to Maycomb. Jem thinks this is a big deal and feels the need to inform Atticus.