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Questions and Answers
Who is telling us this story?
Who is telling us this story?
Scout
Where does this take place? (City and state)
Where does this take place? (City and state)
Maycomb, AL
How does the narrator describe her hometown? (Select all that apply)
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?
What is Jeremy Atticus Finch better known as?
What happened to Scout's mother?
What happened to Scout's mother?
What does Atticus do for a living?
What does Atticus do for a living?
Who is Calpurnia?
Who is Calpurnia?
Describe Calpurnia. (Select all that apply)
Describe Calpurnia. (Select all that apply)
Who is Dill?
Who is Dill?
Where is Dill from?
Where is Dill from?
Why is Dill in Maycomb County?
Why is Dill in Maycomb County?
What do you think happened to Dill's father?
What do you think happened to Dill's father?
Describe the Radleys.
Describe the Radleys.
What do Scout, Jem, and Dill think of Boo Radley?
What do Scout, Jem, and Dill think of Boo Radley?
What does Dill dare Jem to do?
What does Dill dare Jem to do?
Who takes Scout to school on the first day?
Who takes Scout to school on the first day?
How does Atticus get Jem to take Scout to school?
How does Atticus get Jem to take Scout to school?
What does Jem say to Scout on the way to school that upsets her?
What does Jem say to Scout on the way to school that upsets her?
Who is Miss Caroline?
Who is Miss Caroline?
Describe Miss Caroline. (Select all that apply)
Describe Miss Caroline. (Select all that apply)
How does Scout feel after her first day at school?
How does Scout feel after her first day at school?
What does Miss Caroline want Atticus to do?
What does Miss Caroline want Atticus to do?
How does Scout already know how to read?
How does Scout already know how to read?
Why do you think Miss Caroline has a problem with Atticus teaching Scout how to read?
Why do you think Miss Caroline has a problem with Atticus teaching Scout how to read?
What is the situation with Walter Cunningham?
What is the situation with Walter Cunningham?
How does Mr. Cunningham pay Atticus back?
How does Mr. Cunningham pay Atticus back?
Is Mr. Cunningham paying Atticus back with food fair?
Is Mr. Cunningham paying Atticus back with food fair?
What is Scout's punishment for trying to help Walter?
What is Scout's punishment for trying to help Walter?
Why does the class laugh at Scout getting in trouble?
Why does the class laugh at Scout getting in trouble?
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.
Social Dynamics
- 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.
