To Kill A Mockingbird: Chapters 1-6 Flashcards

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Questions and Answers

Who is called by their first name with the children?

Miss Caroline

Calpurnia

Jem Finch

Atticus Finch (correct)

Who is a smart black woman who disciplines the children?

Calpurnia

Which character legend has it stabbed a parent's leg with scissors?

Arthur 'Boo' Radley

Who pours molasses on all his food?

Walter Cunningham Signup and view all the answers

Who only comes to school for the first day each year?

Burris Ewell Signup and view all the answers

Who introduces a new teaching technique called the Dewey Decimal System?

Miss Caroline Signup and view all the answers

Who is the thin leathery person that goes to town at 11:30 every day?

Old Mr. Radley Signup and view all the answers

Who returned to Maycomb and replaced his father?

Nathan Radley Signup and view all the answers

Who lives two doors from the Finch house and is known as the meanest lady?

Mrs. Dubose Signup and view all the answers

Who dared to touch the Radley house?

Jem 'Jeremy' Finch Signup and view all the answers

Who is an outdoor person that Scout spends time with?

Miss Maudie Atkinson Signup and view all the answers

Who claims to know everything and everybody in Maycomb?

Miss Stephanie Crawford Signup and view all the answers

Who is the first Finch to come to Maycomb, Alabama?

Simon Finch Signup and view all the answers

Who is the only Finch to never leave Finch's Landing?

Alexandra Finch Signup and view all the answers

Who is described as a six-year-old tomboy?

Jean Louise 'Scout' Finch Signup and view all the answers

Who stays with his aunt every summer and wants to marry Scout?

Charles Baker 'Dill' Harris Signup and view all the answers

Who went to Boston to study medicine while cotton was not worth growing?

Jack Finch Signup and view all the answers

Jem doesn't seem to mind that Scout is a girl and treats her more like a brother.

True Signup and view all the answers

Does Miss Maudie try to explain to Scout why Boo doesn't come out of the house?

Yes, she said if he doesn't want to come out of the house then he shouldn't have to. Signup and view all the answers

Does Jem say they can keep the items found in the knothole based on the saying 'finders keepers, losers weepers'?

False Signup and view all the answers

Is Calpurnia always very pleasant to the children and never interferes?

False Signup and view all the answers

Why are the Radleys considered outsiders in the community?

They don't follow the rules of the community, don't go to church on Sundays, and don't attend school every day. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following IS NOT one of Maycomb's principle codes of conduct?

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What bizarre game do the kids play during their second summer with Dill?

Boo Radley Signup and view all the answers

How do the kids try to pass a note to Boo?

They use a fishing pole and try to stick a note on the inside of a loose shutter outside of the Radley's house. Signup and view all the answers

Who catches the children playing their odd game and what is their reaction?

Atticus catches them and bans them from playing the game again. He tells them they don't need to be getting into the Radley's business. Signup and view all the answers

Why do the children stop peeking in the Radley window one night?

They thought they saw a shadow. Signup and view all the answers

How does Jem lose his pants?

He gets caught on a fence when he is fleeing from the Radley's house. Signup and view all the answers

What was the first item found in the knothole of the tree?

A piece of bubble gum that was out of the wrapper. Signup and view all the answers

What can the reader infer when the kids continue finding items in the knothole of the tree?

The knothole is someone's hiding place for their special possessions. Signup and view all the answers

Who/What is Atticus referring to when he tells Scout 'sometimes it's better to bend the law a little in special cases'?

The Cunningham family Signup and view all the answers

Who/What is Atticus referring to when he tells Scout 'you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view...until you climb into his skin and walk around in it'?

Scout's teacher Miss Caroline Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Characters and Definitions

Atticus Finch: The children's father, referred to by his first name by the children.
Calpurnia: A smart African American woman who disciplines Scout and Jem.
Arthur "Boo" Radley: A reclusive figure, rumored to have used scissors to harm someone in the past.
Walter Cunningham: A classmate known for pouring molasses over his food.
Burris Ewell: Only attends school on the first day each year.
Miss Caroline: Introduces the Dewey Decimal System to her classroom.
Old Mr. Radley: A thin, leathery old man who buys cotton in town daily.
Nathan Radley: Returns to Maycomb and takes over his father's role in the household.
Mrs. Dubose: A neighbor known as the meanest lady, lives two doors from the Finch house.
Jem "Jeremy" Finch: Dares to touch the Radley house and shares a close bond with Scout.
Miss Maudie Atkinson: An outdoor-loving friend of Scout, providing companionship when the boys are absent.
Miss Stephanie Crawford: Claims to know everyone in Maycomb, often sharing local gossip.
Simon Finch: The first Finch ancestor to settle in Maycomb, Alabama.
Alexandra Finch: The only Finch who never leaves Finch's Landing.
Jean Louise "Scout" Finch: A tomboy aged six, central character of the story.
Charles Baker "Dill" Harris: Visits each summer, expresses a desire to marry Scout.
Jack Finch: Atticus's brother who went to Boston for medical studies when cotton farming was declining.

Character Dynamics and Interactions

Jem's Treatment of Scout: Jem treats Scout equally, without regard to her gender.
Calpurnia's Role: She is strict with the children, reprimanding them like a mother would.
Radley Family Isolation: The Radleys are considered outsiders for not conforming to societal expectations, such as attending church or school regularly.

Plot Developments

Summer Games: The children play a game based on Boo Radley during their second summer with Dill.
Passing a Note to Boo: The kids attempt to use a fishing pole to deliver a note to Boo Radley through a window.
Atticus's Discovery: Atticus finds the children playing their Boo Radley game and forbids them from continuing, emphasizing the importance of respecting the Radleys' privacy.

Events and Symbols

Finding Items in the Knothole: The first item discovered is a piece of gum, indicating that the knothole serves as a secretive gift-giving location.
Lost Pants Incident: Jem loses his pants while escaping the Radley place, illustrating the risks associated with their curiosity.
Fatherly Wisdom: Atticus teaches Scout about fairness and understanding others, using the Cunninghams as a specific example of compassion in the face of hardship.

Thematic Aspects

Perspective Taking: Atticus's insight about understanding others by considering their experiences reflects a core theme of empathy in the novel.

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Test your knowledge on the first six chapters of 'To Kill A Mockingbird' with these flashcards. You'll review key characters and important details that shape the story's beginning. Perfect for anyone studying Harper Lee's classic novel.