Reverend Sykes locks the door of the church until...

people apologize to Scout and Jem.

For what purpose will Reverend Sykes use the money from the collection?

to help Tom Robinson's family while he is in court.

to pay Tom Robinson's bail money.

How does Calpurnia dress Jem and Scout for church?

She scrubs them clean and puts them in dress clothes

In whatever clothes they wanted

Aunt Alexandra picked out their clothes Aunt Alexandra picked out their clothes

Reverend Sykes doesn't let anyone leave church until __________.

everyone shakes hands with Scout and Jem

Why did the kids go to church with Calpurnia?

She doesn't trust them to behave alone at their church.

To see the other side of the county.

To see what they do in an African American church.

What do the children observe about Calpurnia's behavior in church?

She speaks differently there than she does at home.

She seems frightened of Reverend Sykes and of most of the people there.

In Chapter 12, Dill writes to Scout. What news upsets her?

He isn't coming to Maycomb that summer.

He breaks their "engagement" off.

To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter 12

Quiz

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English

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8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Easy

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CCSS

RL.6.3, RI.8.1, RI.1.1

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Jennifer Woolley

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This quiz thoroughly examines Chapter 12 of Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird," focusing specifically on the pivotal church scene and character developments that mark the beginning of Part Two of the novel. The questions assess 8th-grade level reading comprehension and literary analysis skills, requiring students to demonstrate detailed knowledge of plot events, character motivations, and cultural observations within the story. Students need a solid understanding of the social dynamics of 1930s Alabama, the relationship between Scout, Jem, and Calpurnia, and the broader themes of racial inequality and moral development that Harper Lee weaves throughout the narrative. The quiz demands that students recognize significant details such as character names, specific dialogue, cultural practices like "lining" hymns, and the symbolic importance of settings like First Purchase African M.E. Church, while also requiring them to analyze character relationships and understand the social tensions surrounding Tom Robinson's case. Created by Jennifer Woolley, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 8, this comprehensive assessment serves as an excellent tool for measuring student engagement with one of American literature's most important chapters. The quiz works perfectly as a formative assessment following class reading and discussion, ensuring students have absorbed both the literal events and the deeper cultural significance of Scout and Jem's visit to Calpurnia's church. Teachers can effectively use this as a review activity before moving into the trial chapters, as homework to reinforce reading accountability, or as a warm-up discussion starter to explore themes of social class, racial dynamics, and character growth. The questions align with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.1 for textual evidence and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.3 for analyzing character development and plot progression, making it an ideal assessment tool for middle school English language arts curricula focused on classic American literature.

23 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why doesn't Atticus take Jem & Scout to church in Chapter 12?

He thinks they are too old for it.

He is away at a meeting with the State Legislature.

He doesn't believe in God anymore.

He never takes them to church. This is no different.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is Dill during the summer of Chapter 12?

According to his letter, Dill is in Meridian with his new father.

According to his letter, Dill is in Meridian because they are too poor for him to travel.

He stays in Meridian because Aunt Rachel is sick.

He is back in Maycomb and he kisses Scout.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why does Calpurnia decide to take the children to church with her?

She doesn't trust them to behave on their own.

She wants them to see what life is like for black people in Maycomb.

She wants to show them off to the people in her church.

All of the above.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Calpurnia's church called First Purchase African M.E. Church?

The church is named after its founder, M.E. Purchase, who was African.

The name is to remind people that the first thing they should spend money on (or purchase) is the church.

The church was the first purchase of freed African slaves.

The church is in Purchase, Alabama in the Maycomb East county.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the larger than life woman who confronts Calpurnia and the children as they enter the church?

Eunice Ann

Zeebo

Mrs. Sykes

Lula

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Zeebo reads the words of hymns and then the people sing those words. What is this called?

Hymning

Wording

Canting

Lining

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why are there no hymn books in First Purchase?

Most of the people cannot read.

They are not allowed to sing in that church.

Nobody knows.

They are not allowed books because of Jim Crow laws.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

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To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter 12

23 questions

Why doesn't Atticus take Jem & Scout to church in Chapter 12?

Where is Dill during the summer of Chapter 12?

Why does Calpurnia decide to take the children to church with her?

Why is Calpurnia's church called First Purchase African M.E. Church?

What is the name of the larger than life woman who confronts Calpurnia and the children as they enter the church?

Zeebo reads the words of hymns and then the people sing those words. What is this called?

Why are there no hymn books in First Purchase?

What is Tom Robinson's wife's name?

Reverend Sykes locks the door of the church until...

For what purpose will Reverend Sykes use the money from the collection?

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