What does Atticus do for a living? | He’s a lawyer. |
In what state does the novel take place? | Alabama |
From whose point of view is the story being told? | Jean-Louise Finch (Scout) |
Who is Calpurnia? What is she like? | She is the Finch’s housekeeper. She is the mother-figure to Jem and Scout. |
What game does Dill invent? | The Boo Radley Game. (An attempt to get Boo Radley out of his house.) |
What do the children know about the Radley family history? | Radley family keeps to themselves. They don’t go to church, but worshiped at home instead. |
What did Arthur (Boo) Radley do that landed him in county jail temporarily? | Resisted arrest by Maycomb’s ancient beadle, Mr. Conner, and locked him in the courthouse outhouse. |
According to Jem’s description, what does Boo look like? | Thin, leathery man with colorless eyes – did not reflect light. Cheekbones were sharp and his mouth was wide – thin upper lip, full lower lip. He also has great posture. |
What act of “courage” on Jem’s part end this chapter? | He runs up and touches the Radley house’s front door. |
To Kill a Mockingbird – Chapter 1
January 28, 2020