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83 Cards in this Set
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How many years are Jem and Scout apart?
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4 years apart
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The tradition of staying at Finch’s Landing was broken when…
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Atticus left the farm for law school
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What was the movie that Dill saw that interested Jem?
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Dracula
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After frustration Dill told Jem that he would give his "The Gray Ghost" card if he just what?
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ran and touched the Radley house
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What could Scout do that annoyed Miss Caroline?
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She could read
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After trying to help Walter, Scout was punished. Who punished her and how did was she punished?
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Miss Caroline punished Scout by whipping her hand, and told her to stand in the corner
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What does Scout first find in the tree near the Radley house?
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A stick of gum
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At the last day of school what did Jem and Scout find in the tree near the Radley house?
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a couple of coins
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When Dill comes back to Maycomb, what was the game he insisted on playing?
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"Boo Radley"
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Scout was usually kicked out of the group because she didn't want to be apart of the "stupid game." When she told the boys to tell her what they are planning she got stuck in the plan. What was the plan?
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To write and give a note to Boo Radley that asks him to come out.
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Even after Atticus tells the kids to stay away from the Radley house, what does Jem, Dill, and Scout try to accomplish?
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To peek in the house and try to get a good look and Boo Radley
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What happens when the kids attempt to make Boo Radley come out?
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Someone from the Radley house comes out, and fires a gun
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When the person comes out of the Radley and fires the gun, what does Jem have to do to get to safety?
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Jem has to take off his pants
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What was Dill's explanation for Jem's pants being gone?
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The kids were playing strip poker
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When Jem goes back to the Radley house to recover his pants what is the weird thing that Jem discovers?
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Someone sewed up his pants
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After school starts, what happens to the hole in the tree near the Radley house?
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Someone sealed the hole up with cement.
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Why does school close down for Jem and Scout?
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It snows
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When school is out what happens to Miss Maudie's house?
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It burns down
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Who gives Scout a blanket when Miss Maudie's house burns down?
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Boo Radley
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Was Miss Maudie happy that her house was burned down?
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Yes she was, because she could have more room for her flowers
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At school, who was teasing Scout that Atticus defends African Americans?
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Cecil Jacobs
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What was the promise that Scout gave Atticus?
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Fight with your head not your fists
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Why did Scout make sure she stayed true to her promise with Atticus?
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Atticus never asked her for anything.
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Who comes down for Christmas?
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Uncle Jack Finch
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What habit did Scout have during Christmas?
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Her swearing
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Among Scout's family, who teased her about Atticus being a failure to the family?
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Francis
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What does Scout do to get even with Francis?
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She attacks him
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Jem and Scout notice that Atticus is getting older. How old is he?
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Atticus is 50 years old
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What does Atticus tell Jem that he can't shoot and why?
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Jem can't shoot a mocking bird. It's a sin to shoot a mocking bird.
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What does Jem use to destroy Mrs. Dubose's bushed?
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Scout's baton
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What does Jem and Scout discover about their dad?
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Atticus is very good with his gun.
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What does Atticus shoot?
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Tim Johnson
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After Jem destroys Mrs. Dubose's bushes, what was his punishment?
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He had to read to her for a month.
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Atticus tells Jem and Scout that Mrs. Dubose was addicted to something. What was she addicted to?
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Morphine
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As the summer begins, what happens to Scout's and Jem's friendship?
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Jem doesn't want to be bothered by Scout
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Why can't Dill come to Maycomb during the summer?
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Dill is helping his new dad build a boat.
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What does Jem do with the gift that Mrs. Dubose left for him?
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Jem throws it in the fire
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When Atticus leaves town, what does Calpurnia do with the kids?
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Calpurnia takes them to her church on Sunday.
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What surprise happens to Jem and Scout as they walk back to their house?
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Aunt Alexandra shows up in request of Atticus
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When Scout asks her father about going to church with Calpurnia again, what happens? What does Atticus tell her about authority of Aunt Alexandra?
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Aunt Alexandra buts in and tells her no. Atticus tells Scout that Aunt Alexandra has much authority as he does.
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What does Alexandra say about Calpurnia? What does Atticus have to say in return?
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Alexandra told Atticus that he should let Calpurnia go. Atticus defends Calpurnia and tells Aunt Alexandra that he couldn't do that, she has been more help than himself.
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As Jem and Scout get ready for bed, Scout tells Jem that she thinks she found something under the bed. What did she think was under the bed?
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Scout thought a snake was under the bed.
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After investigating, what does Jem find under the bed?
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Jem finds Dill under the bed.
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When Jem finds Dill under the bed, what does he do?
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Jem calls Atticus
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Who helps the kids to watch the trial?
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Reverend Sykes
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Who was the first witness in the trial?
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Heck Tate
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Who was the prosecuting attorney?
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Mr. Gilmer
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What was the question that Atticus tended to use for every witness of Mr. Gilmer?
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Did they ever call a doctor
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Mayella was beaten up pretty bad. Which eye was bruised?
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The left eye.
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Who does Atticus blame for what happened to Mayella?
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Mayella's dad, Robert Ewell
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Why did Atticus ask for Mr. Ewell to write his name?
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To prove that he is left handed
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What was significant about proving that Mr. Ewell was left handed?
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Mayella's injuries were not consistent with someone that was right handed.
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Jem says that his dad has this trial, why does scout think he could be wrong?
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Scout thinks that Tom could also be left handed.
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How old is Mayella Ewell?
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She is 19 and a half
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When Atticus tells Tom to stand up, what does Scout notice?
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Scout notices that Tom has a weak left arm. She's not left handed.
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When Atticus begins to question Mayella, she is offended. Why?
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She thinks Atticus is mocking him
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When Atticus asks Mayella, if her father had ever beaten her, what happens?
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Mayella chokes, and looks around the court room.
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Jem says there is how many types of people in Maycomb? What are these types of people?
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Jem says there is 4 types of people, people like them and the neighbors, the kind like the Cunninghams out by the woods, the people like the Ewells out by the dump and the African Americans.
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Where and why does Atticus want Culpurnia to help him go to the Robinson's home?
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To help Helen Robinson and tell her that Tom is dead.
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How many shots went through Tom?
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17 Shots
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When the Finch family returns home what does the African American community give the Finch family?
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The African American community give the Finch family a lot of food.
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What does Mr. Ewell do when he sees Atticus leaving the office?
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Mr. Ewell threatens Atticus that he'll kill him, and spits in his face.
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What did Atticus say about Mr. Ewell spitting on him?
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Atticus wishs that he did chew tobacco.
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Scout thinks she knows why doesn't Boo Radley come out. What does Scout think?
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Because he wants to stay inside.
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Aunt Alexandra invites Scout to what?
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To her Missionary Society meeting.
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Who tells Scout about what happened when Helen dropped into the dirt?
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Dill
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After the incident with Tom, what grade is Scout in?
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She is in the 3rd grade
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Who does Miss Gates talk about in class?
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Adolph Hitler
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After things settled down in Maycomb, what happened to Mr. Ewell? Why did this happen to him?
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He lost his job cause he was lazy
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Who did Mr. Ewell accuse of being fired from his job?
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Mr. Ewell accused Atticus
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What did Mrs. Taylor find on the lap on Judge Taylor?
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A shotgun
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How did Mr. Link Deas threaten Mr. Ewell?
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Mr. Link Deas told Mr. Ewell that if he didn't let Helen use the public road, he would put Mr. Ewell in jail before sundown.
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What was Scout in the pageant?
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She was ham.
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Who took Scout to the pageant?
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Jem
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Who scares Jem and Scout on the way to school?
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Cecil Jacobs
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What happens to Mr. Ewell? Give details.
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Someone stabbed him under the ribs with knife.
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Who tells Atticus that Mr. Ewell is dead?
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Heck Tate
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Scout thinks Jem is dead, but Dr. Reynolds says he has a bump on his head and?
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A broken arm
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Who tried to kill the kids?
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Mr. Ewell
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Who saved the kids from Mr. Ewell?
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Boo Radley
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On the way back from school, where did Mr. Ewell attack the children? How does Scout know this?
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They were under the tree. Scout was barefoot and Jem told her that it was always cooler when they were under the tree.
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How does Heck Tate try to protect Boo?
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Tate says that Mr. Ewell fell on his knife
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What does Scout do for Boo Radley?
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Scout takes Boo home
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