To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 1-4 Quiz

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In what town and state is the story set?

Maycomb, Alabama

Who is our narrator and one of the protagonists?

Jean Louise (Scout) Finch

Who is Scout's brother?

Jem Finch

Would you consider Jem and Scout friends?

Best friends Signup and view all the answers

Who is Jem and Scout's father?

Atticus Finch Signup and view all the answers

Atticus is a lawyer and a ______.

state representative Signup and view all the answers

Who is the character that is a recluse and feared by children?

Arthur 'Boo' Radley Signup and view all the answers

Who is Calpurnia?

The Finch's housekeeper Signup and view all the answers

What is Charles Baker Harris's nickname?

Dill Signup and view all the answers

What did Dill dare Jem to do?

Touch the Radley house Signup and view all the answers

What big mistake did Miss Caroline make on the first day of school?

She tried to give Walter Cunningham a quarter Signup and view all the answers

Who is Caroline Fisher?

Scout's first grade teacher Signup and view all the answers

Where is the author describing when she says the house is dark and gloomy with no screen door?

The Radley house Signup and view all the answers

What did Scout blame Calpurnia for doing that got her in trouble on the first day of school?

For teaching her to read by making her copy down the Bible Signup and view all the answers

What was Scout's first 'crime' in first grade?

Knowing how to read Signup and view all the answers

Why did Scout rub Walter Cunningham's nose in the dirt?

She felt he got her in trouble when she tried to explain to Miss Fisher that he was too poor to pay for lunch Signup and view all the answers

When Jem invites Walter to dinner, why does Scout not consider him to be company?

She was influenced by the town's opinion that the Cunninghams are trash because they are poor Signup and view all the answers

What does Calpurnia do when Scout tells her that Walter isn't company because he 'is just a Cunningham'?

She becomes angry and tells Scout anyone who comes to their house is company Signup and view all the answers

What did the children call a spirit that can't get to heaven?

Hot Steams Signup and view all the answers

How did Jem get even with Scout for contradicting him about the 'Hot Steams'?

He rolled her in a tire into the Radley's front porch Signup and view all the answers

What did Jem and Scout find in the Radley tree?

They found gum, two pennies, a watch, twine, and two carved soap figures of themselves Signup and view all the answers

What was the Boo Radley game?

A game pretending to be Boo Radley and making up his adventures Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Setting

The story is set in Maycomb, Alabama, a fictional town during the 1930s.

Narrators and Protagonists

Jean Louise "Scout" Finch serves as the narrator and one of the main characters.
Scout's brother is Jem Finch, and they share a close sibling bond alongside their friendship.

Key Characters

Atticus Finch, the father of Scout and Jem, is a lawyer and a state representative.
Calpurnia is the Finch family's housekeeper, playing a significant role in their upbringing.
Arthur "Boo" Radley is portrayed as a reclusive character, shrouded in local myths and fear.

School Experience

Miss Caroline Fisher is Scout’s first-grade teacher; she struggles with local customs and student backgrounds.
A significant incident occurs when Miss Caroline offers Walter Cunningham a quarter, highlighting the class divide in Maycomb.

Scout has conflicts with classmates, notably with Walter Cunningham, whom she blames for her troubles at school.
Scout's perception of Walter is influenced by the townspeople's views, indicating societal divides.

Childhood Adventures

Dill, also known as Charles Baker Harris, dares Jem to touch the Radley house, showcasing childhood curiosity and fear of the unknown.
The children invent games that revolve around Boo Radley, demonstrating their fascination with local legends.

Discoveries in the Radley Tree

Jem and Scout find various items in the Radley tree: gum, two pennies, a watch, twine, and carved soap figures resembling themselves, hinting at Boo Radley’s silent communication and interest in them.

Moral Lessons

Calpurnia's reprimanding of Scout for her views on guests emphasizes the importance of respect and acceptance regardless of social status.
The children's evolving views about Boo Radley and their attempts to understand him reflect themes of empathy and innocence.

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Description

Test your knowledge of the first four chapters of 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. This quiz covers key characters, settings, and relationships that shape the story. Perfect for students wanting to reinforce their understanding of this classic novel.