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Sullivan Advanced English I
To Kill a Mockingbird
Study Guide
THIS IS A MAJOR GRADE and due on the day of the test.
Reading Questions
Dialectical Journal
Character Chart
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Character Chart
Write a brief description and DIRECT QUOTE demonstrating characterization or their significance in the
novel. Write in complete sentences. Be sure to explain the relationship (if any) that exists between any
characters.
Character
Describe their role in the
Explain their character
Notable Quote
novel
indicating
characterization
Atticus Finch
Jean Louse “Scout”
Finch
Jem Finch
Calpurnia
Charles Baker
“Dill” Harris
Stephanie
Crawford
Character
Arthur “Boo”
Radley
Miss Caroline
Fisher
Walter
Cunningham
Burris Ewell
Mrs. Dubose
Miss Maudie
Cecil Jacobs
Describe their role in the
novel
Explain their character
Notable Quote
indicating
characterization
Chapters 1-3 – ANSWER IN COMPLETE SENTENCES
1. What did Dill dare Jem to do?
2. What was Scout's first "crime" at school?
3. What was Calpurnia's fault?
4. Why did Scout rub Walter Cunningham's nose in the dirt?
5. Scout said, " He ain't company, Cal, he's just a Cunningham." What did she mean by that and
what was Cal's answer?
6. What is the WPA and why won’t Mr. Cunningham work for it? What does this reveal about his character?
7. What are two of the mistakes that Miss Caroline makes on the first day of school?
8. Why are the Ewells treated differently than everyone else in town?
9. What advice does Atticus give Scout to get along better with people?
10. What kind of a person is Atticus Finch? Use a direct quote from chapters 1-3 to support your answer – not
the quote that you chose for the question above .
Chapters 4-7 – ANSWER IN COMPLETE SENTENCES
1. What did Scout FIRST find in the Radleys' tree?
2. How did Jem get even with Scout for contradicting him about "Hot Steams?"
3. What was the Boo Radley game and why were the children fascinated by it?
4. What does Miss Maudie think of the Radleys? How do you know?
5. Why do Dill and Jem want to give Boo Radley a note? What does Atticus say when he finds
out about their plan?
6. How did Jem lose his pants? What did he find when he went back for them?
7. What else did Jem and Scout find in the Radleys' tree?
8. Why would there be no more surprises in the tree?
9. Compare Miss Maudie and Miss Stephanie. How are the two women different? Are they alike in any way?
Chapters 8-9 – ANSWER IN COMPLETE SENTENCES
1. What happened to Miss Maudie's house? What was her reaction?
2. What does Miss Maudie’s reaction tell you about her character?
3. How does Boo show his character in chapter 8? What does this tell you about him as a person?
4. What "disaster" happened at Christmas between Scout and Francis?
5. What did Scout's Uncle Jack learn from Scout and Atticus?
6. When Atticus tells Scout not to use the “n” word because it’s “common”, what does he mean?
7. What is Maycomb’s “usual disease”?
8. How and why does the mood of the novel start to change in this chapter?
Chapters 10-11 – ANSWER IN COMPLETE SENTENCES
1. What is Jem & Scout’s attitude toward their father at the beginning of the chapter?
2. What does Atticus say is a sin while using their air rifles?
3. What does he mean by that (what makes it a sin?)
4. Why does Jem no longer care if Atticus has any special talents?
5. Why does Jem destroy the camellias?
6. What do we learn specifically about Mrs. Dubose’s health?
7. What is real courage, according to Atticus?
8. Why does Atticus want the kids to know what real courage looks like?
Dialectical Journal – Chapters 1-11
According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, “dialectical” means, “discussion and reasoning by dialogue as a
method of intellectual investigation.”
Your “dialogue” with TKAM will happen in two ways – one is this Dialectical Journal, where you will record quotes
and respond to those quotes in your own words, and the second is through a Socratic Seminar at the end of the novel.
Be sure to record quotes as you read. DO NOT SAVE THIS FOR THE END! YOU WILL BE GRADED ON THE
MEANINGFULNESS OF YOUR RESPONSES AND QUOTE SELECTIONS.
Instructions: AS YOU READ, select quotes that demonstrate a particularly significant impact on the novel.
Quotes should indicate important events, direct or indirect characterization, thematic elements, or literary
devices. YOU MUST PROVIDE A VARIETY OF TYPES OF QUOTES/RESPONSES.
List the literary device, thematic
Response – your own words
element, characterization, etc.
Quote
explaining the event, use of the
AND the page number where it
device, etc. Do not just restate the
occurs.
quote.
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 11
Themes to look for:
race/prejudice (good vs. evil)
stereotypes
justice and judgment
youth/growing up/coming of age
morality and ethics
overcoming fear
women’s roles in society
the importance of family
compassion and forgiveness
courage