To Kill a Mocking Bird Study Guide

To Kill a Mockingbird Study Guide and ActivitiesSHORT ANSWER athletic field GUIDE QUESTIONS To Kill A MockingbirdChapters 1-3 1. severalise genus genus genus Atticus Finch, Jean Louise ( templet) Finch, Jem Finch, Maycomb, Calpurnia, Charles Baker (Dill) Harris, The Radley Place, Stephanie Crawford, Arthur (Boo) Radley, neglect Caroline Fisher, Walter Cunningham, and Burris Ewell. - sentinel- Scout is the Narrator of the story. In the radical she is going into the fresh humans grade, though, for her age she is extremely smart. Throughout the book you begin to realize that Scout speaks her mind, and isnt timid. She is extremely curious.Atticus Finch- Atticus is Scouts Father. He is an sr. man, and because of this, he is extremely wise. When Scout gets in trouble, he doesnt express her if what she did was right or wrong. He simply tells her that she needs to see it from the other persons POV and she figures it out for herself. He is real ascertaining of his children and is easy- going. He has one brother and one sisterJem Finch- Jem is Scouts Older Brother and Atticus eldest son. In the beginning of the book, he is going into the Fifth Grade. He is very supportive of Scout, and is on the nose as curious as she is. The two of them so far have this similar innocence.-Maycomb- Maycomb is where the story takes place.-Calpurnia- Calpurnia, or Cal as she is sometimes c aloneed, works for the Finches. She is what you could call a housemaid. She cleans, cooks and watches Jem and Scout when Atticus is at work. She is a well-respected person produceherto though she is black. Sometimes throughout the book, you will see Cal acting as a motherly figure to Scout-Dill- Dill is a young boy that Scout and Jem meet in the beginning of the book, he is very small for somebody of his age, he is weak. He doesnt live in Maycomb with Jem and Scout, notwithstanding he shines run through every summer to sink time with them. He is curious.-The Radley Place- The Radley p lace, is where Boo Radley and his family live. They hardly ever go out, except to get the paper. The home of Mr. Nathan Radley, who is unfriendly. Nobody ever goes there.-Stephanie Crawford- Stephanie was the all knowing gossip queen of Maycomb. She knew everyaffair close everything.-Boo Radley- Boo lists form a family of foot-washing Baptists. He used to hang outside the barbershops and go dancing with girls and these things used to be considered as crimes.Since his family was so strict when it comes to religion, his father locked him away(p) in the house in fear of his son going to Hell. Boo (Arthur) is highly misunderstood. Nobody rightfully knows who he is whatever(prenominal)more. In the book, he bequeaths things in a tree diagram diagram for Scout and Jem to find. These were his only means of communication. The children used to describe Boo as a six-foot grandiloquent monster that ate neighborhood cats raw. though none of the things they said were actually true. Boo h as one older brother- Nathanial- who appears as a small role in the book who takes c are of Arthur and almost acts as his father.At the end of the book, when cork Ewell attacks the children, it is Boo who runs out of the Radley House and defends the children by lancinating Mr. Ewell fatally so that the kids could get away with little harm. The sheriff lies to the court round what happened saying that Ewell fell on his own knife, because he knew the court system was unjust and wouldnt understand what really happened.- cast get through Caroline- send packing Caroline is Scouts teacher. She is the teacher Scout hates because she punishes her when she stands up for Walter. Miss Caroline tells Scout to stop reading because she is doin it all wrong. -Walter Cunningham- Walter is a Cunningham.His family is extremely scant(p). On the first twenty-four hours of work, he didnt have his lunch exclusively he didnt accept her quarter because he knew he couldnt pay her back. His family i s grateful for everything they get. Though they will not repay you with money, they can give you their stories, firewood, and other things like that to repay you oer time. Walter comes over to the Finchs house on the first twenty-four hours of school for lunch. He pours molasses over his meat and vege remands. At the sight of what Walter was doing, Scout comments that that isnt normal, but since Walter was a guest, Scout had no right to comment on his eating habits. Calpurnia noticed and scorned her for the incident.-Burris Ewell- Burris Ewell is one of the eight children of bobsleigh Ewell. He had cooties and Miss Caroline sent him away because she was disgusted. He and his family only go toschoolfor the first day every year, then leave, and are very proud of that. The Ewell Family is very ignorant and poor, and their father is awfully mean and the town drunk. Burris (like the rest of his family) is incredibly rude, yet doesnt know how to be any other way. 2. What did Dill dare Jem to do? Touch the Radley House 3. What was Scouts first crime at school? discerning how to read exceptionally well for her age. 4. What was Calpurnias fault? Scout said it wasCampaniasfault that she could write. This also caused trouble for her atschool. Miss Caroline asked Scout to tell her father to stop teaching her. 5. Why did Scout rub Walter Cunninghams nose in the dirt? Scout stood up for Walter in class and tried to inform the Cunningham ways to Miss Caroline. For her explanations, Scout got in more trouble with Miss Caroline, so she took outher revenge on Walter. 6. Scout said, He isnt company, Cal, hes just a Cunningham. What did she mean by that, and what was Cals answer?After commenting on Walters unusual eating habits Scout was sternly talked to by Calpurnia. When Scout commented that hes just a Cunningham, it was base on the fact that in Maycomb. The Cunninghams were not looked upon as common townsfolk because of their poor status. She is just repeating what sh e hears in the community where she lives, and really doesnt mean any harm by it. Campanias reply is somewhat rude. She is quick to correct her. Hush your mouth. Dont matter who they are, anybody sets foot in this houses you company, and dont let me catch you remarking on their ways like you was so high and mightyYou folks might be betters the Cunninghams but it dont count for nothing the way youre disgracing them if you cant act fit toeatat the table you can just set here and eat in the kitchen 7. What two mistakes did Miss Caroline doctor on the first day of school? She offered Walter a quarter to get lunch, and 8. Why didnt the Ewells have to go to school? The Ewells were given special privileges like missing school because their father was extremely poor and spent all his money on alcohol. They had a very dysfunctional and nobody really wanted to get involved with them. * Chapters 4-7 1.What did Scout and Jem find in the Radleys tree? 2 Indian head pennies, a spelling bee meda l, 2 carved dolls, gum, and a watch 2. Identify Mrs. Dubose. An elderly, ill-tempered, racist woman who lives near the Finches. Although Jem believes that Mrs. Dubose is a thoroughly bad woman, Atticus admires her for the courage with which she battles her morphine addiction. At one point they destroy her flower and rose garden and Atticus has the children go over to her house to read to her / spend time with her as punishment. She eventually passes away, and Jem and Scout understand why she was the way she was. . How did Jem get even with Scout for contradicting him about torrid Steams? When it was her turn to ride in the tire, he gave her an extra-hard shove. She ended up intheRiddles front yard. 4. What was the Boo Radley game? It was when Dill, Scout and Jem would act out the stories they heard about Boo Radley. It was a mostly fictional game since there was no proof what so ever that what they were acting out really happened. The would eternally fasten on with Boo (Arthur) getting sentenced to the industrial school but his father not allowing him to go.The climax then always ended with Boo (always played by Jem) stabbing his father (played by Dill) in the leg with a pair of scissors. They played the game until Scout thought that it would offend Boo and made Jem stop. 5. Identify Miss Maudie. Miss Maudie was the nice neighbor who allowed Jem and dill and scout to play on her spacious yard. she is a widow and enjoys working on her garden and baking the kids cake. 6. What does Miss Maudie think of the Radleys? She thinks they have a right to do whatever they want to do as long as they are not botheringanyone else, and she believes they have a right to their privacy . Why do Dill and Jem want to give Boo Radley a note? What does Atticus say when he finds out about their plan? They want to invite him out to play with them they think he might enjoy that. Atticus tellsthe boys to leave ArthurRadleyalone, that if he wanted to be outside, he would. Atticusalso tells them that the proper way to extend the invitation would be at the Radleyfront door instead of putting a note on a fishing pole and sticking that through thewindow. 8. How did Jem lose his pants? What did he find when he went back for them? Jem, Scout and Dill went to look into theRadleyhouse.When they were discovered, they ran. Jemgot caught on the fence, and in an effort to freehimself, he took off his pants andleft them on the fence. When he went back for them, they were mended and folded, sittingon the fence. 9. What else did Jem and Scout find in the Radleys tree? They found a ball of twine, two figures (resembling themselves) carved from soap, and a brokenwatch 10. Why would there be no more surprises in the tree? Because Boos older brother filled the hole in the tree with cement so nothing else could be sent back and off between him and the children.Chapters 8-91. What happened to Miss Maudies house? What was her reaction? Maudies house burnt down. When it happened, she was very upset, but she was calm.2. Identify Cecil Jacobs. Cecil Jacobs is the little boy in the schoolyard that told all the kids Scout Finchs Daddy defends niggers. Scout almost got in a fight with him3. What disaster happened at Christmas between Scout and Francis? Francis was tormenting Scout saying that here pa was a Nigger Lover Scout began to shrug it off because she thought she was too old to fight. But she finally punched Francis.4.What did Scouts Uncle Jack learn from Scout and Atticus? He learned to always listen to both sides of the story from Scout. He learned from Atticus that if a child asks you what something means, always tell them.* Chapters 10-111. What brave thing does Atticus do in Chapter 10? Why are Scout and Jem shocked? Atticusshoots a mad dog. They are shocked because until this day, they think ofAtticus ashaving no real talents or anything to be proud of. He never touched a gun, to their knowledge, and he did not believe in fighting. Thus, they are very surprised to find out aboutOne-Shot Finch.2. What did Jem do when Mrs. Dubose said Atticus lawed for niggers? He took Scouts birthday baton and, waving it madly, cut the tops off of all of Mrs. Duboses camellia bushes.3. What was Jems punishment? He had to read to her. 4. What did Jem learn from his encounter with Mrs. Dubose and following her death? He learned that tribe arent always what they seem, that one cant understand someone elseuntil one has all the facts, and, most importantly, that there is a different kind of couragethan physical courage.* Chapters 12-141. How does Jem change? Jemis growing up. He is trying to make sense of things he sees, trying to be likeAtticus, andtrying to put behind him childish games and youthful pranks. Consequently, he is moodysometimes and occasionally seems to ecclesiastic his authority over Scout. She resents hisnew airs. 2. Identify Lula, Zeebo and Reverend Sykes. Lula was the woman atCalpurniaschurch who made Scout andJemfeel unwelcome. Zeebo,Calsson,makes them feel welcome, as does Reverend Sykes, the preacher at Calpurniaschurch.3. What does Scout learn about Calpurnia? Scout learns thatCalleads a double life. She talks and acts like her black friends and neighborswhen she is with them, and she talks and acts more like white pot when she iswith them. Scout thinks this is interesting and asks to visitCalat her home one day.4. Who was waiting for the children when they came home from the church service? Why had she come? Aunt Alexandra was waiting for them. She had come to stay and help out whileAtticus wouldbe busy with the Robinson trial.5. Aunt Alexandra fitted into the instauration of Maycomb like a hand in a glove, but never into the world of Jem and me. Explain.Alexandra knew all the proper social things to say and do, and she knew a great deal of thehistory of the local families. She joined some clubs and entertained at her home, and generallydid fit right into the towns society. However, Alexandra didnt understand or agreewith the values by whichAtticuswas raising his children. Therefore, she did not understandthe childrens behavior. Because their value systems were different, they were more a lot than not at odds.6. Atticus and Alexandra disagree about how to deal with the children. How does Atticus handle the situation? Atticusmakes the children obey Alexandra, but he lets them know that their kinship withhim will always be the same as it was. He tries to appease Alexandra when he can, buton the major issues, he puts his foot down.7. Describe Jem and Scouts birth through these chapters as Jem matures. Jemand Scout seem to grow apart, but they dont really. They fuss more often than they had, mostly because Scout resentsJemstelling her what to do. Actually, though, they are stillvery close and join forces when their pride is at stake.8. Why did Dill run away from home back to Maycomb?Dill had everything a boy could want, except his parents didnt spend any time with him. He didnt feel like they needed him. He went back to Maycomb because he always saying how much attention Jem and Scout got. He wanted that attention.* Chapters 15-171. What did Mr. Heck Tates mob want? They wanted to make sure that Atticus and Robinson would be alright2. What was the purpose of Walter Cunninghams mob? Cunninghams mob wanted to get to tom turkey Robinson to levytheir ownjustice upon him. If that meant they had to beat upAtticus, they were willing to do that.3. Why did Mr. Cunninghams mob leave? Scout,Jemand Dill arrived on the scene.Scout came forward, and, while making her entranceand looking at at the crowd, she noticed Mr. Cunningham. She identified him and beganspeaking to him on a personal basis, saying she was in his sons class and that he hadcome to lunch. She also reminded him thatAtticushad through some legal work for him. All of these things were said in an innocent conversation to Mr. Cunningham. How could he hurt this man when his kids were right there?4. Ident ify Mr. Dolphus Raymond. Mr. DolphusRaymond was a white man who married a black woman and lived with the blackcommunity. Jemhas heard a story that Mr. Raymond is always drunk. However, welearn later that this is just an act. )5. Identify gobbler Robinson, Mr. Gilmer, Bob Ewell, Mayella Ewell, and Judge Taylor. Tom Robinson supposedly rapedMayellaEwell, BobEwellsdaughter. Mr. Gilmer is the prosecutingattorney. Judge Taylor will be the judge during Toms trial.6. What was the importance of Mayellas bruises being primarily on the right-hand side of her face? Bruises on her right side indicate that a left-handed person inflicted the wounds.* Chapters 18-211. What was Mayellas account of the incident with Tom Robinson? Mayellasaid she asked Tom to come into the yard to break up achiffarobe.When she wentinto the house to get him a nickel, he had followed her in and then he grabbed her aroundthe neck and hit her. He chunked her on the floor an choked her n took advantageof her. Her father came in and was standing over her, and then she fainted.2. What was Toms side of the story? Mayellaasked Tom to come fix the hinges on the door in the house. Mayellahad saved enoughnickels to send all of the kids out for ice cream so she and Tom would be alone. She asked Tom to climb up on a chair to get a box, and as he stood there, she grabbed himaround the legs.When he hopped down off the chair, she jumped on him. She kissed himon the side of the face. Tom wanted out and had to pushMayellaaway from the door. She was not hurt. He ran away before Mr. Ewellcould catch him.3. What was Toms handicap? Why was it important to his circumstance? Toms left arm had been rendered useless in an accident. He could not have bruised Mayellasright side and he more than probably would not have physically been able to forcehimself on a strong, violently resisting young woman.4. What do Dill and Scout learn from Mr. Raymond? Dill and Scout learn that people arent always as they appear to be.They l earn that Mr. Raymond lives as he does because thats simply what he wants to do. Since people could neveraccept that, he gives them a reason to latch onto so they can accept his behavior.5. What were Atticus closing remarks to the instrument panel? He said there was no medical evidence to suggest thatMayellahad been raped, that the onlyevidence was the questionable good word of two witnesses. He painted a picture of Mayellaas a victim of poverty and ignorance, a lonely young woman who tempted and kisseda blackness and then had to get rid of him, the evidence, of her crime against societys unspokenlaws.He tried to remind the jury of Thomas Jeffersons words that all men are createdequal, and that their job as a jury was to give a fair trial to the defendant.6. What was the jurys verdict? Guilty.* Chapters 22-251. Why did Jem cry? He didnt believe that Tom Robinson was guilty because the jury had no real proof. Also, when Tom was convicted, he was amazed that the people he was raise d around and grew up with could be so unjust to a man just because of the color of his skin.2. What was round the back steps when Calpurnia came in on Monday morning? The black community had left all kinds of food forAtticusand his family as a gesture of theirthanks and respect of him for his defending Tom Robinson.3. What was the significance of Maudies two little cakes and one large one? Maudiehad two little cakes for Scout and Dill, butJemgot a slice from the big cake. This wasMaudiessymbolic way of saying she acceptedJemas a young man instead of aboy.4. Describe Bob Ewells meeting with Atticus at the post office. BobEwellwanted to fight withAtticus. Atticusjust said he was too old to fight, and he walkedaway. BobEwellthreatened to get even.5.What is Atticus reaction to Ewells threats? He rationally understands thatEwellis upset, and he allows Mr. Ewellthe right to be upset. However, he does not believe that BobEwellwould actually do any terrible physicalharm to anyone.6. Alexand ra doesnt want Scout playing with Walter Cunningham. Why not? Alexandra thinks theCunninghamsare trash because they dont have the background ofthe Finches.7. Jem said. I think Im beginning to understand why Boo Radleys stayed shut up in the house all this time . . . its because he wants to stay inside. Why does he say that? The world is starting to ook mighty complicated toJem. The jury decision, all the talk aboutsocial class and the business of what exactly background means, and Mr. Raymonds false drinking problem are all weighing on his mind, and hes trying to get thingsall sorted out with nice, neat definitions. He is learning that things in the real world justarent easy to sort-out and understand.8. Mrs. Merriweather of the missionary circle complains about her cooks and field hands. What does that tell us about her? As a member of the missionary circle, she is very touch about the personal welfare ofmany Africans, but in her own back yard, Mrs. Merriweatheris as prejudiced as she canbe.9. What happened to Tom Robinson? Tom was throw when he tried to escape from prison.10. What more do we learn about Alexandra after Atticus and Calpurnia leave? Alexandra is given a more go temper in this section. We see clearly for the first timethat she loves and is concerned for her brother. We see her take the news of Toms deathwith great difficulty, yet she gathers herself together and carries on with her guests. She seems a bit more human and a bitmore noblethan she has been painted prior to this.11. What did Mr. Underwoods editorial say?Alexandra is given a more rounded personality in this section. We see clearly for the first timethat she loves and is concerned for her brother. We see her take the news of Toms deathwith great difficulty, yet she gathers herself together and carries on with her guests. She seems a bit more human and a bitmore noblethan she has been painted prior to this.* Chapters 26-311. What was Scouts fantasy regarding Arthur (Boo) Radley?2 . What did Scout hear Miss furnish say at the courthouse? In class, Miss Gates said, Thats the difference between America and Germany. We are a democracy and Germany is a dictatorship. . . We dont believe in persecuting anybody. Persecution comes from people who are prejudiced. What does this tell us about Miss Gates?3. What happened to Judge Taylor?4. What happened to Helen Robinson?5. What was Scouts part in the pageant? She was a ham6. Why did Scout and Jem not leave the school until almost everyone else had gone?7. What happened to Jem and Scout on the way home from the pageant? Mr. Bob Ewell attacked the kids with a switchblade.8. Who saved Jem and Scout? Who killed Bob Ewell? Boo Radley saw what was happening and grabbed the kitchen knife. He ran out and stabbed Ewell to death9. Why did Heck Tate insist that Bob Ewell fell on his own knife? Because if people found out that Boo did it, they would never leave him alone, nor would they understand why he did it.10. Scout arrange d things so that if Miss Stephanie Crawford was watching from her upstairs window, she would see Arthur Radley escorting her down the sidewalk, as any military personnel would do. Why did she do that?11. As Scout leaves the Radley porch, she looks out at the neighborhood and recounts the events of the last few years from the Radleys perspective. Why