TKMB Test

Who is Scout

The narrator; curious, intelligent, tomboyish; learns empathy and maturity.

Who is Jen Finch?

Scout’s older brother; experiences loss of innocence after the trial.

Who is Atticus Finch

Father of Scout and Jem; lawyer defending Tom; moral voice of the story.

Who is Boo Radley

A reclusive neighbor; misunderstood; symbolic “mockingbird.”

Who is Tom Robinson

Black man falsely accused of raping Mayella; represents racial injustice.

Who is Calpurnia

Housekeeper for the Finches; moral guide; bridges racial communities.

What is the theme of racial injustice?

Shown through Tom’s trial and Maycomb’s biased society.

What is the theme of empathy?

Atticus’s lesson to see through another’s eyes; Scout learns this fully.

What is the theme of loss of innocence?

Scout and Jem realize the adult world is unfair and prejudiced.

What is the theme of moral courage?

Atticus defending Tom; Mrs. Dubose fighting addiction.

What is the mockingbird symbol?

Innocence harmed by evil; applies to Tom and Boo.

What does the Radley House symbolize?

Childhood fear, misunderstanding, then empathy.

What do camellias symbolize?

Perseverance, forgiveness, moral courage.

What does the knothole in the tree represent?

Boo’s attempt to communicate; connection cut off by Nathan Radley.

What does the courthouse symbolize?

The illusion of justice; the reality of racism.

Who said “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view”?

Atticus — empathy and moral understanding.

Who said “It’s a sin to kill a mockingbird”

Atticus — don’t harm the innocent

Who said “Hey, Boo”

Scout — she finally sees Boo as a human being.

Who said “Mockingbirds don’t do one thing but make music for us to enjoy”

Miss Maudie — reinforces the mockingbird symbol.

Who said “Let the dead bury the dead this time”

Heck Tate — protecting Boo and preserving justice.

What lesson does Scout learn by standing on the Radley porch?

She understands Boo’s perspective—full empathy at last.

Why is Tom Robinson considered a mockingbird?

He is kind, innocent, and harmed by prejudice.

Why is Boo Radley considered a mockingbird?

He is harmless, misunderstood, and helps others quietly.

What does the trial teach Scout and Jem?

That justice can be corrupted by racism and fear