To Kill a Mockingbird CH 10-15 Quiz

What is the name of the mad dog?

• Tom Robinson
• Tom Johnson
• Tim Robinson
• Tim Johnson

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Atticus tells the children that “it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.” According to Miss Maudie, why is this true??

• Because they eat up the invasive bugs that ruin people’s gardens.

• Because they only nest in corncribs.

• Because it is illegal in the state of Alabama.

• Because they do not cause people trouble.

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What is Tom Robinson on trial for?

• the rape of Mayella Ewell
• armed robbery
• using a "white" drinking fountain
• the beating of Bob Ewell

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Who accused Tom Robinson of the crime?

• Atticus
• Link Deas
• Bob Ewell
• Reverend Syjkes

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Why are the townspeople upset with Atticus?

• He intends to defend Tom Robinson.
• He isn't really trying to defend Tom.
• Negroes are allowed to attend the trial.
• He lets his children call him "Atticus".

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Which of the following best reflects Scout’s feelings toward her father in chapter 10?

• She feels he is praiseworthy because he is taking on a challenging case.

• She feels his unremarkable lifestyle is nothing to brag about.

• She is impressed by the fact that Atticus plays football with Jem, even though he is 50

  years old.

• She feels sympathetic toward her father because has several limitations due to his age,

  like his near blindness in his left eye.

• She is surprised by Atticus’s sudden interest in poker, drinking, and smoking.

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Which statement best paraphrases Miss Maudie’s understanding of why Atticus stopped using guns?

• Atticus felt guns were unsafe to have in a house with young children.

• When Atticus was a teenager, he was taught to use guns; however, he was not particularly

  good, so he pursued other hobbies and talents.

• He did not like the idea of wasting ammunition; being wasteful during the Great

  Depression was considered sinful.

• Atticus felt it was not fair to use weapons against those who are more defenseless.

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How does Miss Maudie compare or contrast to Miss Stephanie Crawford?

• Miss Maudie is much more empathetic and logical. She helps scout sort through gossip and reality.
• Miss Maudie is just like Miss Crawford; she entices Scout to continue her antics and games.
• Miss Maudie is more rigid and unforgiving than Miss Crawford; she does not want anybody spilling lies into the children's heads.
• Miss Maudie enjoys listening to town gossip and that is the reason she considers herself "just a Baptist."

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Which two characters are the "outcasts" of the society that become symbolic mockingbirds?

• Jem and Scout
• Calpurnia and Aunt Alexandra
• Boo Radley and Maudie Atkinson
• Boo Radley and Tom Robinson

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Why are there no hymn books in First Purchase Methodist Church that Calpurnia attends?

• They are not allowed to sing in that church.

• Nobody knows.

• Most of the people cannot read.

• They are not allowed books because of Jim Crow laws.

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