Sunday, December 13, 2009

Background To Kill A Mockingbird


1. What is Harper Lee’s full name?
Nelle Harper Lee

2. When and where was she born?
4-28-26 Monroeville Alabama

3. What is her father’s name and occupation?
Amasa Coleman Lee Lawyer, teacher, bookkeeper, teacher

4. What is her brother’s name and who represents him in the novel?
Edwin Lee, Jem

5. Who was Truman Capote and who represents him in the novel?
A childhood friend and famous writer, Dill

6. What colleges did Harper Lee attend?
a.Huntington College

b.University of Alabama

c.Oxford University
7. When was TKAM started and when was it published?

a. Started 1957


b. published 1960

8. What is the time period in which the novel is set?
1930's (The Great Depression)

9. What was the first draft of the novel called?
Atticus

10. What award was given to TKAM?
Pulitzer Prize

11. Describe Harper Lee as a child.
Tomboy, liked to read

12. List 3 other interesting facts you have read or heard about Harper Lee.

a.She never published another book
b.Used crates for furniture in NYC
c.Quit law studies, worked for the airlines

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