To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 1-2 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Who is telling us this story?

Scout

Where does this take place? (City and state)

Maycomb, AL

How does the narrator describe her hometown? (Select all that apply)

Nothing to do (correct)

Tired (correct)

Busy and lively

Run down (correct)

What is Jeremy Atticus Finch better known as?

Jem Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Scout's mother?

Died of a heart attack Signup and view all the answers

What does Atticus do for a living?

Lawyer Signup and view all the answers

Who is Calpurnia?

The Finch's housekeeper Signup and view all the answers

Describe Calpurnia. (Select all that apply)

Old Signup and view all the answers

Who is Dill?

Mrs. Rachel's nephew Signup and view all the answers

Where is Dill from?

Meridian Signup and view all the answers

Why is Dill in Maycomb County?

He came to stay with his Aunt Rachel for the summer Signup and view all the answers

What do you think happened to Dill's father?

He left the family Signup and view all the answers

Describe the Radleys.

Hermits Signup and view all the answers

What do Scout, Jem, and Dill think of Boo Radley?

They think that he is crazy Signup and view all the answers

What does Dill dare Jem to do?

Touch the Radley house Signup and view all the answers

Who takes Scout to school on the first day?

Jem Signup and view all the answers

How does Atticus get Jem to take Scout to school?

Atticus pays him Signup and view all the answers

What does Jem say to Scout on the way to school that upsets her?

To leave him alone during school Signup and view all the answers

Who is Miss Caroline?

Scout's teacher Signup and view all the answers

Describe Miss Caroline. (Select all that apply)

Young Signup and view all the answers

How does Scout feel after her first day at school?

She doesn't like it Signup and view all the answers

What does Miss Caroline want Atticus to do?

Not teach Scout to read Signup and view all the answers

How does Scout already know how to read?

Cal taught her Signup and view all the answers

Why do you think Miss Caroline has a problem with Atticus teaching Scout how to read?

It interferes with her teaching Signup and view all the answers

What is the situation with Walter Cunningham?

He has no lunch Signup and view all the answers

How does Mr. Cunningham pay Atticus back?

With food Signup and view all the answers

Is Mr. Cunningham paying Atticus back with food fair?

True Signup and view all the answers

What is Scout's punishment for trying to help Walter?

6 smacks to the hand with a ruler and time out in the corner Signup and view all the answers

Why does the class laugh at Scout getting in trouble?

They didn't take Miss Caroline seriously Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Characters and Setting

Scout Finch serves as the narrator, sharing her childhood experiences.
The story takes place in Maycomb, Alabama, depicted as a dilapidated and uneventful town.
Jeremy "Jem" Atticus Finch is Scout's older brother, often referred to as Jem.
Calpurnia is the Finch family's Black housekeeper known for her strictness and old age.

Family Background

Scout's mother passed away from a heart attack when Scout was very young.
Atticus Finch, the children’s father, is a lawyer, guiding his children's moral education.
Dill, a boy from Meridian, Mississippi, visits his aunt Rachel in Maycomb during summer.

Mysterious Neighbors

The Radley family, particularly Boo Radley, are reclusive figures in Maycomb, considered mysterious by the children.
Scout, Jem, and Dill perceive Boo as both strange and frightening, thinking he is insane.

School Experiences

Jem accompanies Scout to her first day of school, albeit reluctantly after being bribed by Atticus.
Miss Caroline Fisher, a young teacher, is introduced as Scout’s instructor, described as inexperienced and unaware of local customs.
Miss Caroline disapproves of Scout’s ability to read, a skill taught by Calpurnia, claiming it disrupts her teaching methods.

Walter Cunningham is a classmate who cannot afford lunch, a situation that highlights class disparities in their community.
Mr. Cunningham repays debts with food instead of money, showcasing rural economy and values.
Scout experiences punishment for attempting to help Walter, reflecting the rigid school discipline and her struggle with authority figures.

Reactions and Emotions

After her first day at school, Scout feels disillusioned and upset due to the treatment by Miss Caroline and the peers.
Classmates dismiss Miss Caroline's authority and laugh at Scout's misfortunes, encapsulating their resistance to the new teacher's rules.

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This quiz covers key concepts and characters from the first two chapters of 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. Test your knowledge about the setting, narrator, and main characters developed in these initial chapters. Perfect for students looking to enhance their understanding of this literary classic.