Quiz on To Kill a Mockingbird

What is the setting of the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" as described in the text?

• New York City, 1920's

• Maycomb, Alabama, 1930's

• Boston, Massachusetts, 1940's

• Montgomery, Alabama, 1950's

Who is the narrator of "To Kill a Mockingbird"?

• Atticus Finch

• Jean Louise "Scout" Finch

• Jem Finch

• Boo Radley

Why did Atticus Finch move to Montgomery, Alabama?

• To retire in a quiet town

• To start a farm

• To study law

• To teach at a university

What rumor surrounded the Radley house according to the neighborhood?

• It was a joyful place

• It was the site of a famous battle

• It was haunted

• It was a hidden treasure site

What did Boo Radley allegedly do to his father?

• He gave him a gift

• He stabbed him with a pair of scissors

• He wrote him a letter

• He helped him in the garden

What was Jem's initial reaction to Dill's suggestion about making Boo Radley come out?

• He was excited and agreed immediately.

• He was scared but agreed after three days.

• He refused because he was scared.

• He thought it was a great idea and went alone.

What did Miss Caroline Fisher read to the class on the first day of school?

• A story about dogs.

• A story about cats on the first day.

• A story about birds.

• A story about children playing.

Why did Miss Caroline tell Scout that she should not let Atticus teach her anymore?

• Because Atticus was teaching her incorrect information.

• Because Scout was learning too quickly.

• Because Scout was being taught in ways that Miss Caroline found unconventional.

• Because Atticus was too busy to teach.

How did Walter Cunningham resolve his lunch situation at school?

• He borrowed money from the teacher.

• He was given a quarter by Scout.

• His father paid back with hickory nuts instead of money.

• He skipped lunch that day.

What was the reason Scout wrestled with Walter Cunningham?

• Walter stole her lunch.

• Walter made fun of her.

• Walter got her into trouble with Miss Caroline.

• Walter refused to study with her.