To Kill a Mockingbird 1-3 Flashcards
In what year was the novel published?
1960
In what decade of the twentieth century is the book set?
the 30s
What style/narrative does Harper Lee use to tell the story?
first person recollection
In which state is the fictitious town of Maycomb set? What other piece of literature shared the same state?
Alabama
What is Scout’s full name?
Jean Louise Finch
What is Scout’s father’s name? His profession?
Atticus Finch; lawyer
What is the name of the family homestead founded by the first family settler in America?
Finch’s Landing
Who currently resides in this homestead and what is their family relationship to Scout?
Alexandra (aunt) and husband
What is the very first event that Scout recollects in the opening line? How old was Jem when it occured?
Jem (13) broke his arm.
“Maycomb was an __________ town, but it was a ____________ when I first knew it.”
old; tired old town
Decribe one physical feature of Calpurnia.
bony, nearsighted, big hands
“Our battles were epic…, but Calpurnia always won because…”
and one-sided; Atticus took her side.
What is the nickname and real name of “malevolent phantom” three doors down from Finch family?
Arthur “Boo” Radley
Why is the family shunned in Maycomb? What do they do wrong?
They kept to themselves and did not go to church.
What is Maycomb’s principal form of recreation?
going to church
What does the phrase “he bought cotton” mean to Jem?
do nothing
What is the name of the local newspaper?
The Maycomb Tribune
What is Dill’s full name?
Charles Baker Harris
From where does he come?
Meridian, Mississippi
What is it about Dill that makes an immediate impression on Jem?
short but old; Dill has seen “Dracula.”
What is the name of the town busy-body or gossip?
Miss Stephanie Crawford
How the three children keep themselves amused during Dill’s first visit (one example)?
reenact plays or stories, play in treehouse,
“There goes the meanest man God ever blew breath into” (Calpurnia). Who died? Why does Calpurnia surprise the kids?
Mr. Radley; She rarely bothers with whites.
What does the “malevolent phantom” look like according to Jem?
yellow and rotten teeth, popped out eyes, six 1/2 feet tall, blood-stained hands, scar on face
How do you encourage “a turtle to come out”?
Strike a match under him.
What confuses Scout about how Jem instructs her to behave towards him at school?
Scout should leave him alone.
What is the first grade teacher’s name?
Miss Caroline Fisher
What does she look and smell like (Scout)?
a peppermint drop
Why is her first action of reading a story a disaster?
The story is ridiculous and made up.
What TWO instructions does she give to Scout to take home to her father?
1) Don’t teach her anymore
2) It will interfere with her reading.
What physical reaction does Scout notice of Walter Cunningham that communicates his embarrassment and discomfort regarding the lunch money?
a muscle jump in his skinny jaw
Name one of the “repayments” that the Cunninghams give Scout’s family.
stovewood, hickory nuts, greens
What does Scout say that her teacher is doing to Walter unintentionally? (quote)
“You’re shamin’ him, Miss Caroline.”
What does Scout think her teacher is going to do when she asks her to hold out her hand?
spit in it
What happens at the close of chapter that further increases this teacher’s humiliation?
Miss Blount (sixth grade teacher) tells Miss Caroline to keep the class quiet.
What causes the embarrassment? Did the teacher deserve this?
No. She was just punishing Scout with her learned punishment.
