To Kill a Mockingbird Final

Who/what was used as a symbol of innocence in the story?

• Bob Ewell

• Mayella Ewell

• Maycomb

• Mockingbird

Which gives the best or most likely explanation for why the members of Maycomb's black community stand as Atticus exits the courtroom after the trial?

• They are simply tired of sitting as the trial has gone on for a very long time.

• They stand to express their anger at Tom Robinson's unjust conviction.

• They stand to express their respect for Atticus at having done his best to defend Tom Robinson.

• They stand to hide the Finch children from Atticus's sight as the kids were not supposed to be at the trial.

Why is Mayella alone when she kisses Tom Robinson?

• Bob has taken the other children hunting.

• Bob is in town, and the kids are at school.

• Bob is in the woods, and Mayella sent the children to get ice cream with money she saved.

• She isn't. The children and Bob are in the back yard sorting trash from the dump.

Which best explains the effect of the style of narration in the novel?

• It accurately gives the perceptions and reactions of all the characters to the events.

• We get a sense that we are viewers watching the action ourselves and not through anyone else's eyes.

• We know the thoughts and feelings of every major character in great detail.

• We learn the perceptions and reactions of the narrator and view the world through her eyes.

Which character at the end of the story is best aligned with the symbol of hatred embodied by the mad dog?

• Atticus Finch

• Heck Tate (the sheriff)

• Jem Finch

• Bob Ewell

Why is it a "sin to kill a mockingbird"?

• It does nothing but bring joy to people.

• Hunting is wrong.

• It is an endangered species.

• All birds should fly free.

Why is Tom's statement that he felt sorry for Mayella Ewell so offensive to the all-white jury?

• They think that black people should have no reason to feel sorry for a white person.

• They think that he loves her.

• They think that no one should feel pity for the Ewells.

• None of the above.

Which of the following most likely explains Tom's motivation for risking death and attempting to escape rather than waiting for an appeal (second trial)?

• He fears he will be killed by a lynch mob before he ever receives a second trial.

• He fears he will be killed in prison by other prisoners.

• He feels that he will never be able to receive a fair trial, and so escape is his only option.

• He thinks that Atticus did not do his best in defending him and won't make a good case for his innocence.

What does the verdict of the trial reveal about the novel's perspective on society in the 1930s?

• Loyalty to color/race often came before principles of truth and equality.

• Honesty will ensure a fair trial.

• Justice in the courtroom will always prevail.

• Tom is guilty of the crime he was charged with.

Which statement presents a theme in the novel?

• Prejudices exist in this world & people need to accept that and realize that trying to fix this would waste time.

• Life's greatest challenges can be overcome through an understanding of family history

• The courageous have a responsibility to protect the innocent

• It is the right of the powerful to command the weak.