TKMB Quiz- Chapter 10

1. “With all his attributes, however, Atticus would not remain as INCONSPICUOUS as we wished him to: that year, the school buzzed with talk about him defending Tom Robinson, none of which was complimentary.” Which word is an antonym for the word “inconspicuous”?

• Obvious
• Hidden
• Secretive

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

2. Atticus tells Jem, “It's a sin to kill a mockingbird." Why is it a sin?

• because Mockingbirds are on the endangered species list
• because Mockingbirds were mentioned in the Garden of Eden
• because Mockingbirds are innocent; all they do is sing.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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3. Why is Jem upset with his father?

• Atticus won’t let him play football because he said it is too dangerous.
• Atticus won’t let Jem go to the football game because he has too many chores.
• Atticus won’t take part in a football game because he is too “old”.

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4. Who stuck up for Atticus when Jem was upset with him?

• Uncle Jack
• Miss Maudie
• Aunt Alexandra

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CCSS.RI.2.1

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CCSS.RL.2.1

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CCSS.RI.1.4

5. What did the kids encounter in chapter 10 while they were out playing?

• Boo Radley on the run
• A rabid dog
• Another tree with a hole in it with stuff for them

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

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6. Who ended up shooting the sick dog? Why?

• The sheriff shot because he go there first
• The pet control man shot because it was his job
• Atticus shot because the sheriff said he was the best shot in the county and trusted him

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

7. What changed the kids mind about their father?

• when he shot the rabid dog
• when he punched Bob Ewell
• when he spoke to Mrs. Dubose

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

8. Why doesn’t Atticus hunt?

• He is older and his eyesight is bad.
• He never learned how to hunt while he was growing up.
• Because he is good at it, he thinks he has an unfair advantage.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

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9. What does Atticus not hunting because he thinks it is unfair to the living creatures, tell the readers about his character?

• It shows readers he cares for living things and is kind
• It shows readers he is stubborn and set in his ways
• It shows readers he thinks hunting is boring

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CCSS.RL.7.3

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10. At the end of chapter 10 Jem states, "Atticus is a gentleman, just like me!" What does this statement reveal?

• Jem is being sarcastic and has lost respect for his father.
• Jem has gained respect for his father, and is beginning to grow up.
• Jem believes that he looks more like his father than Scout does.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7