Mid Term 2021 Flashcards
What word means you are able to speak clearly and effectively?
Articulate
What word means industriously; in a hard working manner?
Diligent
It means a reckless prank.
Escapade
It means violently disturbed, chaotic, stormy.
Turbulent
It means kind and charitable.
Benevolent
It means driven away.
Dispelled
It means firm, immovable in position or opinion.
Adament
It means sad or gloomy.
Melancholy
It means to calm.
Assauge
What does Frivolous mean?
Silly, not serious.
What are class distinctions based on birth, wealth, etc… called?
Caste System
What does Indignant mean?
Angry
What does Illicit mean?
Illegal
If something is passé, what is it?
Old fashioned
A condition of sudden paralysis or a stroke is known as what?
Apoplectic
What is the father of 2 young children and an attorney charged with defending an innocent man?
Atticus
What was Arthur Radley’s nickname?
Boo
Who was disillusioned by the results of the trial and his little sister doesn’t quite understand?
Jem
Who is the Finch family housekeeper and friend of the family and also helped raise the children after their mother died?
Calpurnia
Who takes over for his father in keeping Arthur in the house after his father dies?
Nathan
Charles Baker Harris; visits his aunt every summer in Maycomb.
Dill
This is a model character and moral leader in the novel who treats his children like adults and teaches them valuable life lessons?
Atticus
Who is the town sheriff and first witness at the trial?
Heck Tate
Who is the young girl who is not quite mature enough to understand the full weight of what is happening during the trial?
Scout
This is the only character that is familiar to the narrator during the mob scene outside of the jail.
Walter Cunningham
This is the wife of the defendant who is having trouble finding work and taking care of kids while the town is discriminating against my innocent man.
Helen Robinson
Who is the founder of the Finch family plantation?
Simon Finch
Who pretends to be a drunk but is not really drinking alcohol out of the paper bag?
Dolphus Raymond
Who is the young girl and possible victim herself and falsely accuses a man of rape.
Mayella
Who is the local drunk and town white trash that beats his daughter?
Bob Ewell
Who is the aunt to 2 young Finch children?
Alexandra
Who is the narrator of the novel?
Scout
Where does To Kill a Mockingbird take place?
Maycomb, Alabama
How old was Scout and Jem when the novel begins?
Scout - 6
Jem - 10
What was Atticus called as a young man because of his skill in shooting, as evidenced from the mad dog incident?
One-shot Finch
When do the kids know it’s time to worry?
When Atticus worries
When does Scout’s story take place?
The Great Depression
What does Scout see for the first time in her life? The day before Miss Maudie’s house fire.
Snow
What is the Finch family plantation called?
Finch’s Landing
How old is Atticus that makes the kids think he is feeble?
50
How many times was Tom Robinson shot?
17
Who was the author of this book?
Harper Lee
Why is scout so much more advanced than other students in her class?
She can read and write
What was the strange noise Scout heard when she landed in the Radley yard?
Laughing
What was Scout wrapped in mysteriously during the house fire that took Miss Maudie’s house?
Blanket
According to Atticus, where are all men created equal?
In court
What did Nathan Radley fill the knot hole with?
Cement
What does Mayella Ewell grow to show she is different from the rest of her family?
Flowers/geraniums
what was the town threatened by and Atticus shows his shooting skills?
Mad rabid dog
Who saves the children’s lives when they are attacked by Bob Ewell?
Boo Radley
What items did Scout and Jem find in the tree on the Radley yard?
- gum
- Indian head pennies
- spelling bee medal
- twine
- watch on chain
- soap dolls
How did the children try to contact or see Boo Radley?
- Radley game
- note on fishing pole
- sneak in Radley yard
- attempted note in the tree
Why was Jem so disturbed after returning home after fetching his pants from the Radley fence?
Injustice (explain!)
What about the conversation at the tea party and class discussion on Hitler that confuses Scout? What is revealed about these townspeople?
Hypocracy (Explain!)
What are the real names of Jem and Scout?
Jem - Jeremy
Scout - Jean Louise
What do the people in the colored section do as Atticus is leaving the courtroom? Why?
They stand out of respect
Why does Jem urge Scout to leave the roly poly bug alone?
It hasn’t done anything to her.
What is scout’s costume in the school pageant?
Ham/pork
Why does Dill cry while Tom Robinson is testifying during his trial?
-The way Mr. Gilmer talked to Tom was belittling
Why was Tom Robinson killed? Details!!!
Attempted escape. Explain!
What are the 3 odd incidents that occurred after the trial that involved Bob Ewell?
- stalking Helen
- Attempted break in of judges
- threaten Atticus
What is the one thing that Boo Radley says during the novel?
Will you take me home
What 2 pieces of evidence does Atticus focus on while Heck Tate is on the stand?
- location of Mayella’s bruises
- No doctor
What is Atticus’ life lesson for Scout?
Walk a mile in someone’s shoes before judging
Why doesn’t Walter Cunningham take the quarter from the teacher for lunch?
Won’t take anything they can’t pay back
What is physically significant about Tom Robinson?
No function of his left arm (explain!)
Be able to explain why Dolphus Raymond is misunderstood by most characters. Furthermore, be able to explain how/why he misleads the people of Maycomb.
Use your notes and studyguide
Be able to explain how Mrs. Dubois is an example of courage at the end of part one.
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After the 1st day of school, Scout hates the new teacher. Atticus teaches Scout a life lesson. Be able to discuss the lesson and how it can be applied to everyone.
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Be able to analyze the significance of the title of To Kill A Mockingbird, It’s reference in the novel, and which 2 characters are symbolic and why.
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Be able to defend why readers have called Atticus Finch one of the greatest characters in American Fiction. Use details from the novel as well as your own conclusions.
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Be able to apply a common theme to your own interpretation from “Inherit the Wind” and “To Kill a Mockingbird.” How are the themes demonstrated in each work? Use specific examples and what lessons can readers learn from these works?
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