What happens to the knothole in the tree?

Nathan Radley fills it up with cement because it's dying.

Nathan Radley cut the tree down because it was dying.

Arthur Radley fills it up with cement because it's dying.

Arthur Radley cut the tree down because it was dying.

What happened to Maycomb that was rare?

It snowed for the first time in years.

The circus was passing through.

It was almost taken out by a tornado.

The KKK was going to run a ralley.

Why does Atticus wake the children in the middle of the night?

To get them out of the house because Miss Maudie's home is on fire and theirs is threatened

How does Miss Maudie react to her house being burned down?

She says that she always hated the house and thought of burning it down herself

Miss Maudie didn't say anything

She is very upset and says that she will never be able to replace it

She immediately makes plans to build a bigger house because she doesn't want as much yard to take care of

Why is Miss Maudie upset about the snow?

She doesn't have any firewood for the fire

She is mad the kids aren't at school

What were the men of Maycomb doing during the fire?

Trying to keep everyone in order

What did Atticus tell Scout to do when someone made fun of her?

hold her head high and her fists down

treat others how she would like to be treated

To Kill a Mockingbird Ch.6-10

Authored by Laurie Goodspeed

English

9th Grade

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Based on my analysis of these questions, this quiz focuses on the literary analysis and comprehension of Harper Lee's *To Kill a Mockingbird*, specifically chapters 6-10. The content is appropriate for 9th grade students who are developing skills in close reading, character analysis, and thematic interpretation. Students need to demonstrate literal comprehension of plot events, character relationships, and dialogue, while also engaging in deeper analytical thinking about symbolism, character motivation, and thematic significance. The questions require students to recall specific details about the Radley mystery, the fire at Miss Maudie's house, and Atticus's moral lessons, while also interpreting metaphorical language such as Atticus's advice about "climbing into someone's skin." Students must understand character development, particularly Scout's growth and Atticus's moral philosophy, and recognize the symbolic importance of the mockingbird as it relates to innocence. Created by Laurie Goodspeed, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 9, this quiz serves as an excellent formative assessment tool for students reading this classic American novel. The quiz can be effectively used as a chapter review to ensure students have completed their assigned reading and understood key plot developments and character interactions. Teachers can implement this as a warm-up activity at the beginning of class discussions, as homework to reinforce reading assignments, or as a quick check for understanding before moving into deeper literary analysis activities. The questions align with Common Core standards RL.9-10.1 (citing textual evidence), RL.9-10.2 (determining themes), and RL.9-10.3 (analyzing character development), making it valuable for tracking student progress in meeting grade-level expectations for literary analysis and reading comprehension.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What did Dill ask Scout at the beginning of summer?

To leave them alone

To marry him

To say hi to Boo

To come back with him after summer

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What sound shattered the neighborhood in the middle of the night in Chapter 6 when the kids went to the Radley's?

The fence creaking

A shotgun

A dog barking

Sirens

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Who said this in the text?
"First of all," he said, "if you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you'll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view […] until you climb into his skin and walk around in it."

Jem Finch

Atticus Finch

Bob Ewell

Heck Tate

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 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 piece of pie

a watch

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What do Jem, Scout and Dill do that causes Mr. Radley to shoot at them?

They sneak into the Radley yard and try to peak in the window

He catches them acting out Boo Radley stabbing his father

Jem accidentally hits the Radley house while practicing with his new gun

He catches them stealing money that has been hidden in a tree in his yard

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 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.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does Atticus mean when he says you never really understand a person until you "climb into his skin and walk around"?

People are racist.

You have to look at things from other people's points of view to understand them.

Walter Cunningham doesn't understand what it's like to be a Finch.

You have to make someone understand you to get your point across.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

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To Kill a Mockingbird Ch.6-10

What did Dill ask Scout at the beginning of summer?

What sound shattered the neighborhood in the middle of the night in Chapter 6 when the kids went to the Radley's?

Who said this in the text?
"First of all," he said, "if you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you'll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view […] until you climb into his skin and walk around in it."

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 do Jem, Scout and Dill do that causes Mr. Radley to shoot at them?

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

What does Atticus mean when he says you never really understand a person until you "climb into his skin and walk around"?

What happens to the knothole in the tree?

Who put the blanket on Scout during the fire?

Why does Atticus say that he had to take Tom Robinson's case?

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To Kill a Mockingbird Ch.6-10

What did Dill ask Scout at the beginning of summer?

What sound shattered the neighborhood in the middle of the night in Chapter 6 when the kids went to the Radley's?

Who said this in the text?"First of all," he said, "if you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you'll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view […] until you climb into his skin and walk around in it."

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 do Jem, Scout and Dill do that causes Mr. Radley to shoot at them?

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

What does Atticus mean when he says you never really understand a person until you "climb into his skin and walk around"?

What happens to the knothole in the tree?

Who put the blanket on Scout during the fire?

Why does Atticus say that he had to take Tom Robinson's case?

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Who said this in the text?
"First of all," he said, "if you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you'll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view […] until you climb into his skin and walk around in it."