English 8 Final Exam ~ Literature Review

Which of the following is NOT a theme of To Kill a Mockingbird?

• Never judge a book by its cover; be compassionate towards others

• Social inequality exists

• Even though there is evil in the world, most people are good when given a chance

• The south is an unforgiving place to live

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is a "mockingbird" in the book?

• A medium-sized songbird, a bit more slender than a thrush and with a longer tail.

• A symbol of resistance and revolution

• A tool used to foreshadow when something bad or evil is going to happen in the book

• A symbol of someone who doesn't do anything to harm others and brings joy to the world.

Boo and Tom are mockingbirds in the eyes of many.  This is an example of which literary device?

• theme
• irony
• symbolism
• foreshadowing

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is Scout's full name? 

• Jean Louise Finch
• Scout Finch
• Janice Carol Finch
• Carol Jane Finch

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

How is the defendant {Tom Robinson} proven to be innocent?

• He wasn't in town on the night of the incident

• He was at work on the night of the incident

• He can't use his left hand

• He doesn't know where the plaintiff lives

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Complete this quotation from To Kill a Mockingbird: "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view..."

• "until you talk to him and hear his story."

• "until you climb into his skin and walk around in it."

• "until you walk a day in his shoes."

• "until you see things through his eyes."

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the verdict in the Tom Robinson case?

• Innocent

• Guilty

• The jury is hung

• The judge calls a mistrial

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What are Jem and Scout shocked to discover about Atticus?

• That he can play a fiddle

• That he can swim faster than any man in Maycomb

• That he is a prize-winning songwriter

• That he is the best shot in Maycomb County

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who saves Jem and Scout during the attack?

• Boo Radley

• Calpurnia

• Atticus

• Bob Ewell

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who is telling the story in "Jeremiah's Song"?

• Macon

• Grandpa Jeremiah

• Ellie

• Ellie's cousin

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9