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TKAM Part I

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  • Why does Jem get angry with Mrs. Dubose?
    She insults Atticus and him
  • The woman who takes care of Jem and Scout.
    Calpurnia
  • Scout is surprised by Walter Cunningham's behavior at dinner, and Calpurnia is quick to reprimand her, What lesson is Calpurnia trying to teach Scout?
    Accept those who are different than you, and always be respectful to your guests.
  • What is the purpose of Atticus' punishment of Jem for ruining Mrs. Dubose's flowers?
    To learn and understand people different from him
  • Jem and Scout's summer friend.
    Dill
  • Superstition causes the children to be afraid of
    Boo Radley
  • Name the fourth trinket placed in the Radley tree
    Two soap dolls
  • Name the seventh trinket found in the Radley Tree
    Pocket watch
  • Name the first trinket placed in the Radley tree
    Wringly Double Mint Chewing Gum
  • What does the mockingbird symbolize?
    an innocent, harmless person
  • Name the sixth trinket found in the Radley tree
    a medal from an old spelling bee
  • Describe the Cunninghams
    very poor; hardworking; children are raised to participate in conversations with adults
  • How much time do the Ewell children spend in school?
    The first day of each year.
  • Scout explains to Miss Caroline that Walter Cunningham cannot accept her quarter for lunch because:
    His family is very poor, and they do not accept anything that they cannot pay back.
  • This person is the narrator of the story
    Scout
  • Describe the Finches
    no mother; fairly well off; educated; children are raised to participate in conversations with adults
  • Name the third trinket placed in the Radley tree
    Ball of twine
  • Name the fifth trinket found in the Radley tree
    a whole pack of gum!
  • What is Calpurnia's role in the Finch household?
    She cooks, cleans, and is basically a mother figure for Jem and Scout
  • What does putting the trinkets in the tree show us about Boo's character?
    He is thoughtful and watches the children.
  • How does Maycomb as the setting influence the attitude of the characters
    It is a small town so there is unity among the neighbors.
  • Describe the Ewells
    no mother; lazy father; very poor; unwashed children skip school
  • Describe the Radleys
    fairly well off; private and secluded -- never have visitors; all adults
  • This person is Jem and Scout's father.
    Atticus
  • Name the second trinket placed in the Radley tree
    Two polished Indian Head Pennies
  • This is Scout's brother.
    Jem