TKAM Review Quiz

Why does Atticus admire Mrs. Dubose?

• Because she has courage

• Because she is committed to racial equality

• Because she is beautiful

• Because she is a proud confederate

Which source would be most helpful to understand the social and political context in which To Kill a Mockingbird was written and published?

• A chapter from a history book published in 2018 about Alabama that details events in the state during the 1930s

• A pamphlet from the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters written in 1937 celebrating the first African-American union

• A transcript of the remarks of President Kennedy at a National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) rally in 1960

• An article that recounts the making of a theatrical adaptation of the novel that was conceived and performed during the 2010s

What happens to Jem and Scout on the way back from the pageant?

• Scout gets lost and Jem can’t find her.

• Bob Ewell follows and attacks them.

• Boo Radley attacks them.

• Cecil Jacobs follows them and startles them.

Who ultimately saves Scout and Jim and carries Jem home?

• Boo Radley

• Atticus

• Sheriff Tate

• Calpurnia

Which choice best states how a central theme of the novel is developed in this excerpt?

• Finch's focused and thoughtful defense of Tom Robinson demonstrate the importance of education, especially learning about the legal system.

• Finch's assertion that everyone has tried to deny wrongdoing at some point illustrates the idea that people are more similar than they realize.

• Finch's pity for the witness illustrates the importance of caring about others, even those who are guilty of wrongdoing.

• Finch's assessment of the witness's false accusation against Tom Robinson illustrate the devastating effects of racism.

According to the novel and what we have discussed in class, are people essentially good or evil?

• Evil

• Good

• They have both good and bad qualities in them.

• They are born with sin but can overcome it with good deeds.

Which choice best states what the details in this excerpt reveal about Atticus Finch's character?

• He is nervous about speaking in front of others.

• He takes his responsibilities as a lawyer very seriously.

• He wants others to know he has a lot of knowledge.

• He hopes to inspire people to reform the justice system.