TKAM - Chapters 7-12 Test

In chapter 7, Jem reveals a secret to Scout. What was that secret?

• When he returned to the fence to retrieve his pants, they had been sown.

• He had seen Boo Radley looking out his window as they jumped the fence.

• He had a crush on Ms. Stephanie.

• He had lied to Atticus about finishing his homework.

Which of the following items was NOT found in the knothole of the tree?

• a broken watch

• a ball of twine

• a pack of gum

• a pistol

When Jem said, "...it was not until one reached the sixth grade that one learned anything of value [in school]," what was he implying?

• Jem and Scout had received a great educational experience from Atticus rather than being dependent on learning from school.

• Jem and Scout hated school and did not think it was necessary.

• Jem and Scout thought school was only necessary for the poorest colored children only.

• Jem and Scout believed they were too smart to go to school.

What does Ms. Maudie's "whooping" laugh tell you about her?

• She laughs so loud the entire town can hear her.

• It shows she is crazy and needs to be committed to an asylum.

• It shows that despite her recent loss, she is resilient and will recover.

• It shows that she really respects Jem and Scout as good friends.

How does Ms. Maudie react to the fire?

• She is complete distraught and cannot see how her life will get better.

• She is glad her home burned down because now she can get the insurance money.

• She is not really upset and is looking forward to getting a smaller home and a larger garden.

In chapter 8, why does Scout think the world is ending?

• Dill is no longer coming to visit her.

• It snows for the first time since 1885.

• Mr. Radley closed cemented the hole in the tree where they found the gifts.

• Mrs. Radley dies.

What problem does Aunt Alexandra have with the way Scout is being raised?

• She feels Scout should be participating in more outdoor activities and less indoor activities.

• She feels Scout should not be attending a school with black children.

• She feels Scout is reading too much at home with Atticus.

• She feels Scout is not being well because she has no female influencers in her life.

Where does the Finch family go every Christmas?

• Columbia, South Carolina

• Finch Landing

• Maycomb County Winter Festival

• California

What does Atticus mean when he tells Scout he must defend Tom Robinson for many reasons... [but,] “The main one is, if I didn’t I couldn’t hold up my head in town, I couldn’t represent this county in the legislature, I couldn’t even tell you or Jem not to do something again.”

• Representing Tom will destroy his career.

• Representing Tom will help Atticus gain influential power over the judges in Maycomb County.

• Representing Tom will help Atticus gain political power in the legislature.

• Representing Tom Robinson will show the townspeople that he stands for equality for all and has integrity as a defender.

Why does Scout get into a fight with Cecil Jacobs?

• Cecil accuses Atticus of defending blacks.

• Cecil accuses Scout of playing with blacks at school.

• Cecil accuses Scout of acting like a baby.

• Cecil accuses Scout of starting the fire at Ms. Maudie's house.