Mockingbird Study Guide
In order to succeed on this test, you must study. If you have been taking notes while you read, your studying will
be much easier. If not, you better get started now. The test is composed of the following: objective (true/false,
multiple choice, matching) and quote identification. You will also find a vocabulary matching section and a
verbal phrase (gerunds and participial) identification section.
I. Objective.
A. Know the following characters
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Caroline Fisher
Stephanie Crawford
Francis Hancock
Calpurnia
Aunt Alexandria
Miss Maudie
Judge Taylor
Atticus Finch
Dill (Charles Barker Harris)
Mrs. Dubose
Tom Robinson
Heck Tate
The Cunnighams
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Bob Ewell
Boo Radley
Mr. Underwood
Helen Robinson
Nathan Radley
Zeebo
Jem (Jeremy Atticus Finch)
Scout (Jean Louise Finch)
Mayella Ewell
Link Deas
Mr. Gilmer
Walter Cunningham
B. Know the events of the story
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What the Finch Family is like
Scout’s experiences in school
Advice Atticus gives
Description of the town
What people think of Boo Radley
Relationship between the Jem/Scout/Dill and Boo Radley
The knothole
The relationship between the Finch family and Mrs. Dubose
What the Ewell family is like
What happens during the trial
How the outcome of the trial affects others, especially Tom Robinson and Helen Robinson
What happens after school play
II. Quotes: A few important quotes will be presented. You will need to list who said each and under what
circumstances.
III. Vocabulary: You will match vocab words to a list of synonyms. Be sure to understand these words.
Don’t just memorize a single synonym for each word. What if I don’t use the synonym you have
memorized???
IV. Verbal Phrases: You will label each underlined phrase as either a gerund phrase or a participial phrase.
Study your notes!!!