TKAM Part 2 Test Review

Why is Jem "inconsistent and moody"?

• He broke his arm.
• He got in a fight with Calpurnia.
• Jem is now twelve years old, going through puberty.
• He misses Dill.

What is Lula's issue with Calpurnia?

• Lula didn't appreciate Calpurnia bringing Jem and Scout to their church.
• Lula knew Calpurnia didn't bring enough money to give for collection.
• Lula doesn't like Atticus Finch.
• Lula had a chance to work for the Finch family, but Calpurnia got the job instead.

How is Reverend Sykes' attitude toward Jem and Scout different from Lula's?

• Reverend Sykes also gave Jem and Scout the cold shoulder.
• Reverend Sykes said Atticus is the best friend the church has.
• Reverend Sykes tells them they are only allowed to show up the one time, no more afterwards.
• The first thing Reverend Sykes does is ask if they brought money for collection.

Why does Alexandra think Atticus should fire Calpurnia?

• Aunt Alexandra thinks she can be more useful than Calpurnia now that she's there.
• Aunt Alexandra thinks Calpurnia failed in teaching Scout to be a lady.
• Aunt Alexandra is demonstrating racism towards Calpurnia.
• Aunt Alexandra doesn't like Calpurnia's cooking.

What/who is the uninvited guest under Scout's bed?

• Dill
• A snake
• a mouse
• Tom Robinson

Why did Dill run away from home?

• He wanted off the riverboat.
• He felt nobody ever had any time for him.
• He missed Jem and Scout.
• He still wanted a chance to see Boo Radley.

What question does Scout ask about Boo Radley at the end of chapter 14?

• "Do you think Boo Radley peeps in the window at night, like they say?"
• "What if Boo Radley isn't as mean as they say he is?"
• "Do you want to go spy on Boo?"
• "Why do you reckon Boo Radley's never run off?"

Why have the neighbors gathered in the Finches' front yard?

• They are trying to draw Boo Radley out.
• They are warning Atticus that Tom Robinson is going to be attacked and should be moved.
• They are planning a BBQ for when Atticus gets Tom free from the case.
• They are warning Atticus that his kids are in trouble.

How does Scout manage to end the danger?

• She slaps Walter Cunningham Sr. in the face.
• She throws herself in front of the entrance to Tom's jail cell.
• She talks to Walter Cunningham Sr. about his son.
• She doesn't end it, Jem does when he tells Atticus he won't go home.

How does Atticus explain "mobs" to the children?

• He says a mob is made up of individuals.
• He tells kids they should fear mobs.
• He states that mobs are small groups of racists trying to feel better about themselves.
• He states Maycomb doesn't handle mobs.