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To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 1-7 Quiz
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To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 1-7 Quiz

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Who is Atticus Finch?

Scout & Jem's lawyer father

Who is Scout?

A spunky 6 year old girl; Jem's sister; the narrator

Who is Jem?

Scout's know-it-all brother who is 4 years older

What is Maycomb?

<p>The county in GA where the Finchs live</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Calpurnia?

<p>The Finch's African-American cook</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Dill?

<p>Scout and Jem's friend for the summertime</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is The Radley Place?

<p>Where the mysterious home of the Radley family</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Stephanie Crawford?

<p>The neighborhood 'scold'</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Boo Radley?

<p>The youngest Radley who is notorious for being arrested for stabbing his father. He never comes out of the house</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Miss Caroline Fisher?

<p>Scout's teacher who isn't from Maycomb and tells her not to read</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Walter Cunningham?

<p>An impoverished yet proud classmate of Scout's</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Burris Ewell?

<p>One of Scout's dirty and foulmouthed classmates who only showed up the first day</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Dill dare Jem to do?

<p>Make Boo Radley come out</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Scout's first crime?

<p>Knowing how to read</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Calpurnia's fault?

<p>Scout knowing how to read and write</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Scout rub Walter's face in the dirt?

<p>Because he was too proud to tell Miss Caroline he didn't have lunch</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Scout mean about the Cunninghams?

<p>She was meaning that he wasn't 'civilized,' and Cal responded that anyone in your house is company</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the two mistakes Miss Caroline made?

<p>Offering Walter money; Telling Burris to go home and shower</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why didn't the Ewells have to go to school?

<p>They just kept leaving and the school gave up</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did they find in the Radley's tree?

<p>Chewing gum and Indian coins</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Mrs. Dubose?

<p>The mean sick old woman who lives across the street and the kids avoid</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Jem get even with Scout?

<p>Pushing Scout (who was in a tire) down the hill</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Boo Radley game?

<p>A game where Dill, Jem, and Scout imitated the Radley family offensively</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Miss Maudie?

<p>Their neighbor who lets them play in her yard. She talks to them on her porch and loves working in her garden</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Miss Maudie think of the Radleys?

<p>She feels pity for Boo, and believes they are socially awkward and too religious</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do Jem and Dill want to give Boo a note? What does Atticus say?

<p>They wanted him to come outside. Atticus said to stop tormenting him and mind their own business</p> Signup and view all the answers

What else did they find in the tree?

<p>Whittled figures</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were there no more surprises in the tree?

<p>Mr. Radley cemented it in because it was 'dying'</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Characters

  • Atticus Finch: Lawyer and father of Scout and Jem, embodies integrity and morality.
  • Scout Finch: The six-year-old narrator, known for her spunky personality and curiosity.
  • Jem Finch: Scout's older brother, often acts as a protector and role model.
  • Calpurnia: The Finch family's African-American cook, strict yet caring.

Setting

  • Maycomb: A fictional town in Alabama, serving as the primary setting for the story.

Supporting Characters

  • Dill: A close friend to Scout and Jem, visits during the summer.
  • Boo Radley: The mysterious recluse of the Radley household, associated with urban legends in Maycomb.
  • Miss Caroline Fisher: Scout's teacher, struggles to connect with her students due to her unfamiliarity with Maycomb's social dynamics.
  • Walter Cunningham: A proud classmate from a poor family, signifying the theme of class struggle.
  • Burris Ewell: Classmate known for his foul language, symbolizes neglect in education.
  • Miss Maudie: The Finch’s kind neighbor who offers wisdom and a friendly garden.

Important Locations

  • The Radley Place: Home of Boo Radley, central to the children's fascination and fears.

Themes and Concepts

  • Social Class Division: The differences between families like the Cunninghams and the Ewells highlight socio-economic issues.
  • Childhood Innocence: The curious nature of Scout and Jem as they explore their environment and learn life lessons.
  • Moral Growth: Atticus serves as a moral compass, teaching his children about compassion and understanding.

Significant Events and Symbols

  • Chewing gum and Indian coins: Found in the Radley's tree, symbolizing communication and connection with Boo.
  • Whittled figures: Also discovered in the tree, suggesting Boo's desire to reach out to Scout and Jem.
  • The cemented tree: Represents the end of the children's interactions with Boo, a reaction from Mr. Radley to protect his son.

Questions and Answers

  • Dare for Jem: Dill dares Jem to make Boo Radley come outside, showcasing childhood bravery and curiosity.
  • Scout's first crime: Knowing how to read, indicating her advanced abilities and challenges against authority.
  • Walter Cunningham’s pride: Fight with Scout due to refusal to accept help highlights class pride and innocence of children.
  • Miss Caroline's mistakes: Offering money to Walter and telling Burris to shower reflects misunderstandings in her teaching approach.
  • Ewells and school: Their habitual absence stresses the failures within the education system for certain children.

Game and Play

  • Boo Radley game: Represents the children’s fascination and misinterpretation of Boo’s life, highlighting their innocence and curiosity.

Community Perspective

  • Miss Maudie's view on Radleys: Offers a compassionate understanding of Boo as a victim of his circumstances, contrasting with town gossip.

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Test your knowledge of the first seven chapters of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' with this quiz. Explore key characters like Atticus Finch, Scout, and Jem, as well as important settings such as Maycomb. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of the novel.

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