To Kill A Mockingbird     

Cyber Hunt 

Simply answer the following questions by clicking on the links and researching the site.

1. Who authored of To Kill A Mockingbird? Once you have discovered the author write a brief biography about him/her.
2. There are many autobiographical elements in To Kill a Mockingbird. List at least 5 similarities between the author's life and TKAM and it's characters.
3. You will find symbolism, idioms and parallels in To Kill A Mockingbird. Define these 3 terms.
4. Now that you know what idioms are list 3 found in TKAM.
5. The novel takes place during the Great Depression. When was the Great Depression? Almost everyone in the country felt the effects of the Great Depression. List some of the affects the depression had on average Americans?
6. There are many parallels between the trial of the TKAM character Tom Robinson and the actual historical Scottsboro Trials. List at least 5 of the similarities.
7. There are several themes in To Kill A Mockingbird, list at least 2 of them. Here is an additional link to help you find the answers.
8. How does the title To Kill A Mockingbird relate to the story? Also, who is/are the Mockingbird(s) in the novel?
9. Choose any 2 of the following characters (Atticus, Boo, Jem, Scout, Dill, Bob Ewell, Calpurnia or Tom Robinson) from the book and write a character profile/analysis.
10. Certain elements from the book have symbolic relevance. Choose any two elements from the book and explain the symbolism. Some possible choices are the mad dog, the tree house, the snowman, the gun, Atticus pocket watch, camellias, columns on the building, or the mockingbird. Additional link to aid in answering this question.

Additional links you may find helpful.

Pink Monkey

Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird Index Page

To Kill a Mockingbird Teaching Resources @Web English Teacher

To Kill a Mockingbird: Then and Now\"