Why is it a sin to kill a mockingbird?

They don't bother anyone and make lovely music.

They are a rare species of bird.

Why was Scout so upset with Uncle Jack?

He didn't ask for her side of the story

Why is Atticus going to defend Tom Robinson even though many people do not support him?

Atticus believes that it's the right thing to do no matter if they win or lose.

How does Scout come to find a blanket on her shoulders after watching the neighbor's house burn?

Boo has placed it there without her being aware

Nathan Radley has placed it there without her being aware

Miss Maudie has placed it there without her being aware

Calpurnia has placed it there without her being aware

What does Boo Radley carve for Jem and Scout out of soap?

Two figures that look like Jem and Scout

A miniature sculpture of himself

What reason does Boo’s brother, Nathan Radley, give Jem for filling in the knothole with cement?

He says that’s what you do when a tree is dying.

He says that’s what you do when a tree is growing too fast.

He says Boo did it because he’s crazy.

He says he didn’t do it and will give Jem a reward if he figures out who did.

How does Miss Maudie react the day after the fire?

She’s says she’s happy her house burnt down since she always hated it.

She’s despondent that her house burnt down.

She sues the fire department for damages.

What does Mrs. Dubose do before she dies?

Make amends with people for all the mean things she’s said

Rewrite her will and leaves all her money and property to Jem

Gather the community by her bedside and say goodbye

Why do Cecil Jacobs, Francis, and other kids start taunting Scout about her father?

Because he is defending Tom Robinson, a black man

Because he’s older than the other fathers

Because Jem and Scout call him “Atticus” instead of “Dad”

Because he doesn’t go to church regularly

What does Uncle Jack say about Tom Robinson?

That he’s innocent but doomed

That he’s guilty like all black men

That he’s innocent and will be set free

That the case is complicated and it’s hard to tell if Tom is guilty or not

Why does it surprise Scout and Jem when Atticus shoots a mad dog?

Because they think of him as old and lacking real-life skills

Because he usually kills them with his bare hands

Because they thought Jem would get a chance to shoot it first

Because it was an utterly unjustified, violent act

TKAM Chapter 7-11 Quiz

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English

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9th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Easy

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CCSS

RI.2.1, RL.6.3, RL.9-10.3

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Kelly Rowland

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This quiz comprehensively covers chapters 7-11 of Harper Lee's *To Kill a Mockingbird*, focusing on crucial character development and plot advancement that occurs in the middle section of the novel. The questions are appropriate for 9th grade students and require both literal comprehension and deeper analysis of character motivations and thematic elements. Students need to understand the complex relationships between characters like the Finch family, Mrs. Dubose, and the mysterious Boo Radley, while also grasping the social tensions surrounding Atticus's decision to defend Tom Robinson. The quiz assesses students' ability to track significant plot events such as the house fire, the snow day, and the discovery of gifts in the oak tree, while also evaluating their comprehension of character traits and the novel's exploration of moral courage, prejudice, and coming-of-age themes. Created by Kelly Rowland, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 9. This quiz serves as an excellent formative assessment tool to gauge student comprehension before moving into the novel's climactic trial scenes. Teachers can utilize this as a reading check after students complete the assigned chapters, as a review activity before a major test, or as homework to reinforce key plot points and character development. The variety of question types allows students to demonstrate their understanding of both surface-level details and deeper literary elements, making it ideal for differentiated instruction. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1 for citing textual evidence, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.3 for analyzing character development, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.2 for determining themes and analyzing their development throughout the text.

24 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What happened to Mrs. Dubose?

She moved

She died

She broke her arm

She fell down the stairs

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which item is NOT found by Scout and Jem in the knot-hole in one of the oak trees in the Radley's front yard?

pennies

gum

a baton

a watch

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does Jem discover about his pants when he goes back to retrieve them from the Radley fence?

They had been replaced by a girl's skirt.

His pants were mended and folded nicely.

His pants were missing.

They had been taken and set on the front porch.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What happened to Maycomb that was rare?

The circus was passing through.

It was almost taken out by a tornado.

It snowed for the first time in years.

The KKK was going to run a ralley.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who was Jem and Scout's snow man supposed to be?

Mr. Avery

Ms. Stephanie Crawford

Atticus

Miss Maudie

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why does Scout punch her cousin, Francis?

Francis calls Atticus a name

Francis calls Scout a name and laughs at her.

Francis makes fun of Dill and calls him a thief.

Francis trips Jem and laughs at him.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Whose house burns down?

Mrs. Dubose

Stephanie Crawford

Maudie Atkinson

Boo Radley's

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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TKAM Chapter 7-11 Quiz

24 questions

What happened to Mrs. Dubose?

Which item is NOT found by Scout and Jem in the knot-hole in one of the oak trees in the Radley's front yard?

What does Jem discover about his pants when he goes back to retrieve them from the Radley fence?

What happened to Maycomb that was rare?

Who was Jem and Scout's snow man supposed to be?

Why does Scout punch her cousin, Francis?

Whose house burns down?

Who is Tim Johnson?

Why is it a sin to kill a mockingbird?

Why was Scout so upset with Uncle Jack?

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