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unsullied
What is the vocabulary word which means spotless, clean?
100
Maycomb, Alabama
What is the name of the town and state in which the story takes place?
100
Scout
Who is the narrator of the story?
100
she is angry that Scout can read and write
Why is Miss Caroline angry with Scout on her first day of school?
100
concede
What is the vocabulary word which means to agree or give in to?
200
tyrannical
What is the vocabulary word meaning an absolute ruler?
200
1930's
Which decade is the story set in?
200
Jem
What is the name of the narrator's older brother?
200
He is a lawyer.
What is Atticus' profession?
200
erratic
What is the vocabulary word meaning a sudden and unpredictable change?
300
revelation
What is the vocabulary word which means an enlightening?
300
the main residential street in town
Where is the Finch's home located?
300
Dill
Who stays with his aunt during the summer?
300
They want to make Boo come out.
What do the children want to make happen? (Hint: think about the Radley's)
300
ramshackle
What is the vocabulary word which means in deplorable condition?
400
expound
What is the vocabulary word which means add details to or clarify the meaning of?
400
Slate grey, rotting shingles, unkept yard, rotting picket fence, closed windows and doors
What does the Radley house look like?
400
Calpurnia
Who is like a mother to the two main characters?
400
Calpurnia scolds Scout for making fun of Walter. Calpurnia teaches Scout that when a guest is in your home, they are treated with respect.
Why did Calpurnia scold Scout during lunch?
400
condescend
What is the vocabulary word which means to do something below one's dignity?
500
amiable
What is the vocabulary word which means to show warmth and understanding?
500
the school house
What building backs up to the Radley yard?
500
Walter Cunningham
Who comes home, at lunch time, to have lunch with the Finchs?
500
Burris Ewell
Who only comes to school on the first day?
500
foray
What is the vocabulary word which means a sudden short attack?