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CA I: To Kill a Mockingbird
True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
T
F
1.
Atticus believes that people like the Ewells should be forced to follow the rules of society.
T
F
2.
Dill runs away from home because he feels that he is unloved and not wanted by his mother and his new stepfather.
T
F
3.
In Maycomb, the word of a dishonest white person outweighs the word of an honest black person.
T
F
4.
Atticus addresses the jury in an informal manner because he knows this will be the most effective.
T
F
5.
Miss Maudie describes Atticus as being the same man in his house as he was on the public streets; a true reflection of his character.
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
A
B
C
D
6.
What is symbolic about the title?
a.
The title is symbolic of Dill’s love for Scout.
c.
The title symbolizes the race tensions present in the South during the Depression era.
b.
The title symbolizes protecting what is good.
d.
The title is symbolic of a father’s love for his children.
A
B
C
D
7.
Which of the following was a theme in the novel?
a.
Young love
c.
Social Equality
b.
Good vs. Evil
d.
Power & Corruption
A
B
C
D
8.
Which character was a terribly lonely person, even lonelier than Boo Radley?
a.
Mayella Ewell
c.
Miss Maudie
b.
Bob Ewell
d.
Dill
A
B
C
D
9.
As Jem matures, Scout finds he seems
a.
more open and wants to talk a lot.
c.
more critical of Atticus.
b.
more difficult to understand and wants to be alone.
d.
more interested in the Radley house than ever before.
A
B
C
D
10.
Scout stops Mr. Cunningham from becoming violent at the jail because
a.
she begs him not to hurt her father.
c.
her innocence reminds him of what is right and wrong and makes him think about what he is doing.
b.
she stomps on his foot.
d.
her quick wit makes him laugh and eases the tension.
A
B
C
D
11.
What is hypocritical about the lecture Scout’s third grade teacher gives about equality and justice?
a.
She believes that it applies to the Jewish people being persecuted by Hitler, but doesn’t think it should apply to all races in her hometown.
c.
She believes in the rights of African Americans as long as the town remains segregated.
b.
She secretly thinks that the town shouldn’t be segregated, but won’t voice her opinion.
d.
She believes that only white males should have power in government.
A
B
C
D
12.
What evidence should have convinced the jury that Tom Robinson did not grab and beat Mayella?
a.
He was left-handed.
c.
He was weak from malnourishment.
b.
He had never been on the Ewell property.
d.
His left hand had been crippled when he was a boy.
A
B
C
D
13.
According to gossip, the Radley’s keep Boo at home because
a.
his mother is antisocial and Boo has to care for her.
c.
he is violent and would hurt others; after all, he eats raw squirrels and cats.
b.
he is not mentally well.
d.
he is racist.
A
B
C
D
14.
Why was the jury’s lengthy deliberation a sign of progress for race relations?
a.
It indicated that at least one person was fighting to acquit Tom and someone on the jury wasn’t willing to punish him just because of his race.
c.
It indicated that even the cruelest people can change.
b.
It indicated that educated individuals would fight social injustice.
d.
It indicated that the social rights movement was near.
A
B
C
D
15.
Which of the following is a common theme throughout the novel and one that Atticus tries to teach Scout so that her life will be easier?
a.
To discuss everything with Calpurnia
c.
To respect Boo Radley and give him privacy
b.
To mind her Aunt Alexandra
d.
To see situations from another person’s point of view
A
B
C
D
16.
Why is Bob Ewell still upset and determined to “get” Atticus after the verdict?
a.
He was angry that Atticus made him look like a fool and revealed what really happened.
c.
He was desperate for money and thought he could blackmail Atticus to get it.
b.
He knows that Mayella now has the strength to leave home.
d.
He was angry about losing the case.
A
B
C
D
17.
It is logical that Boo Radley would have been the one to save the children because
a.
despite the majority opinion, Boo was a kind, caring person.
c.
he could relate to their innocence and “watched” over them.
b.
he was fond of the children and often left them treasures.
d.
All of the above answers are correct.
A
B
C
D
18.
According to Miss Maudie, Atticus gave up shooting because
a.
he had to shoot Tim Johnson.
c.
he had an unfair advantage over living creatures.
b.
he had to prepare his case for Tom Robinson.
d.
Aunt Alexandra said it wasn’t proper.
A
B
C
D
19.
What was the real reason that Nathan Radley (Boo’s older brother) put cement in the knot hole?
a.
He thinks the tree is dying.
c.
He thinks that Boo might get hurt.
b.
He thinks that the children are stealing items from him.
d.
He wants to take away some of Boo’s happiness.
A
B
C
D
20.
In Atticus’ closing argument, he says a court is no better than
a.
its judge.
c.
the Supreme Court.
b.
the members of the jury.
d.
its law enforcement.
A
B
C
D
21.
Who is the first-person narrator of the novel?
a.
Atticus
c.
Scout
b.
Jem
d.
Dill
A
B
C
D
22.
What is Atticus appealing to when he addresses the jury in his closing argument?
a.
Their sentimentality
c.
Their empathy
b.
Their sense of wrong and right
d.
Both B & C are correct
A
B
C
D
23.
Miss Maudie says that it is a sin to kill a mockingbird because mockingbirds
a.
are part of the South’s history.
c.
do nothing but sing their hearts out for people.
b.
are shy, gentle creatures.
d.
are endangered.
A
B
C
D
24.
At what point in the plot is it discovered that Bob Ewell is dead?
a.
Exposition
c.
Climax
b.
Rising Action
d.
Resolution
A
B
C
D
25.
Why does Atticus make Jem apologize to Ms. Dubose and then read to her for a month?
a.
So that the children can see what real courage is
c.
So that the children can learn not to become racist like Ms. Dubose
b.
So that the children can learn about the town’s heritage
d.
So the children can improve their social skills with those they don’t like