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Questions and Answers
Who is Atticus Finch?
Who is Atticus Finch?
Scout & Jem's lawyer father
Who is Scout?
Who is Scout?
A spunky 6 year old girl; Jem's sister; the narrator
Who is Jem?
Who is Jem?
Scout's know-it-all brother who is 4 years older
What is Maycomb?
What is Maycomb?
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Who is Calpurnia?
Who is Calpurnia?
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Who is Dill?
Who is Dill?
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What is The Radley Place?
What is The Radley Place?
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Who is Stephanie Crawford?
Who is Stephanie Crawford?
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Who is Boo Radley?
Who is Boo Radley?
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Who is Miss Caroline Fisher?
Who is Miss Caroline Fisher?
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Who is Walter Cunningham?
Who is Walter Cunningham?
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Who is Burris Ewell?
Who is Burris Ewell?
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What did Dill dare Jem to do?
What did Dill dare Jem to do?
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What was Scout's first crime?
What was Scout's first crime?
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What was Calpurnia's fault?
What was Calpurnia's fault?
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Why did Scout rub Walter's face in the dirt?
Why did Scout rub Walter's face in the dirt?
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What did Scout mean about the Cunninghams?
What did Scout mean about the Cunninghams?
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What were the two mistakes Miss Caroline made?
What were the two mistakes Miss Caroline made?
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Why didn't the Ewells have to go to school?
Why didn't the Ewells have to go to school?
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What did they find in the Radley's tree?
What did they find in the Radley's tree?
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Who is Mrs. Dubose?
Who is Mrs. Dubose?
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How did Jem get even with Scout?
How did Jem get even with Scout?
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What is the Boo Radley game?
What is the Boo Radley game?
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Who is Miss Maudie?
Who is Miss Maudie?
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What does Miss Maudie think of the Radleys?
What does Miss Maudie think of the Radleys?
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Why do Jem and Dill want to give Boo a note? What does Atticus say?
Why do Jem and Dill want to give Boo a note? What does Atticus say?
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What else did they find in the tree?
What else did they find in the tree?
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Why were there no more surprises in the tree?
Why were there no more surprises in the tree?
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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.
