To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 1-6 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the setting of 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?

Maycomb, Alabama

Who is the narrator who is very close with her brother and father?

Scout

Who is Dill?

A 7-year-old from Mississippi who spends his summers with his aunt Rachel in Maycomb.

What idea does Dill have when the 'routine' of Jem, Scout, and Dill's summer becomes tiresome?

They decided to try to make Boo Radley come out of the house. Signup and view all the answers

How had Mr. Radley seen to it that his younger son Arthur (Boo) caused 'no further trouble' in Maycomb?

Locked Boo inside the house. Signup and view all the answers

What changes occurred at the Radley Place after Mr. Radley died?

Boo returned to Maycomb. Signup and view all the answers

What dare of Dill's does Jem finally accept?

To touch the side of the house. Signup and view all the answers

What 'order' does Jem give Scout when he takes her to school for her first day?

Leave him alone and not talk to him. Signup and view all the answers

What two things does Miss Caroline tell Scout that Atticus is not to do anymore?

Read and write. Signup and view all the answers

What does Miss Caroline do to Scout when she tries to spare Walter Cunningham from humiliation?

Hits her, and makes her stand in a corner. Signup and view all the answers

What reason does Walter give Atticus for not being able to pass the first grade during lunch at the Finch's?

Needed to help his dad. Signup and view all the answers

What 'lecture' does Calpurnia give Scout after making her leave the table?

Treating Walter as company. Signup and view all the answers

How does Scout describe Burris Ewell's physical appearance and personality?

Filthiest human alive, mean. Signup and view all the answers

What is Scout's assessment and plan after her first day of school?

Not to read, keep reading only if she stops complaining about school. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Scout go back to the Radley Place one afternoon?

Saw gum in the tree. Signup and view all the answers

What is the neighborhood's opinion of Mrs. Dubose?

Very mean. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jem say about the 'Indian-heads' they find in the knothole of the tree?

They are someone else's. Signup and view all the answers

What new 'game' do Jem, Scout, and Dill play?

Boo Radley game. Signup and view all the answers

What is Jem's reaction after Atticus catches the children with the scissors?

Jem wants to keep playing, Scout wants to stop. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Scout become annoyed with Dill?

Told Scout he loved her then left. Signup and view all the answers

What does Miss Maudie tell Scout about 'some kind of men'?

Worried about the next life instead. Signup and view all the answers

What is Jem and Dill's plan to contact Boo Radley?

Write a note and put it in the window. Signup and view all the answers

What order does Atticus give the children regarding Boo?

Leave Boo alone. Signup and view all the answers

Why do Dill, Jem, and Scout run from the Radley Place?

Gun shot. Signup and view all the answers

How does Dill explain Jem's missing pants?

They lost them to Dill in a game of poker. Signup and view all the answers

What, according to Scout, causes Jem and her to begin 'to part company'?

Jem had to retrieve his pants. Signup and view all the answers

What is Scout's assessment of second grade?

Grim. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jem finally tell Scout about the pants that he retrieved?

They are sewn. Signup and view all the answers

What do Jem and Scout realize about the carved soap figures they find in the knothole?

It was for them. Signup and view all the answers

When Jem and Scout find the knothole filled with cement, what explanation does Nathan Radley give?

Nathan told the kids the tree was dying. Signup and view all the answers

What does Atticus tell Jem about the tree?

Atticus said the tree was healthy. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Setting

The story unfolds in Maycomb, Alabama, a small, fictional town during the 1930s.

Characters

Scout Finch: The young narrator, who shares a close bond with her brother Jem and father Atticus.
Jem Finch: Scout’s older brother, protective and adventurous.
Dill Harris: A 7-year-old boy from Mississippi, spending summers with his aunt Rachel in Maycomb.

Plot Points

Dill proposes the idea to make Boo Radley come out when their summer routine becomes dull.
Boo Radley is kept locked inside his home by Mr. Radley to avoid causing trouble in their community.
After Mr. Radley's death, Boo returns to Maycomb, adding to the mystery surrounding him.

Childhood Adventures

Jem accepts a dare from Dill to touch the side of the Radley house, a pivotal act of bravery.
Scout’s first day of school is marked by Jem instructing her to not speak to him.

Education Challenges

Miss Caroline, Scout's teacher, wrongly informs her that Atticus has forbidden her to read and write.
After attempting to spare Walter Cunningham from humiliation, Scout faces punishment from Miss Caroline.

Socioeconomic Realities

Walter Cunningham struggles in school due to financial difficulties, explaining he needs to help his father.
Calpurnia chastises Scout for her lack of hospitality toward Walter during lunch.

Neighborhood Dynamics

Burris Ewell is described as filthy and mean, highlighting the contrasting social classes in Maycomb.
Mrs. Dubose is regarded as very mean by the neighborhood, showcasing her status and temperament.

Childhood Games

Jem, Scout, and Dill invent the "Boo Radley game," reflecting their fascination with their reclusive neighbor.
Their secretive communications with Boo include leaving notes in a window.

Familial Guidance

Atticus instructs the children to leave Boo alone, emphasizing respect for others' privacy.

Tension and Fear

The children flee the Radley house after hearing a gunshot, underscoring the tension in their encounters with Boo.

Innocence and Maturation

Dill fabricates a story for Jem's missing pants, revealing the playful yet complex relationship among the children.
A key moment occurs when Scout begins to perceive a divide between her and Jem, especially following Jem's adventurous decisions.

Symbolism

The carved soap figures found in the knothole serve as a sign of Boo's kindness and connection to the children.
Finding the knothole filled with cement raises questions about Nathan Radley’s intentions versus Atticus's views on nature and growth.

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