Chapters 15-17 TKAM quiz

Why does a group of men visit Atticus at his house in Chapter 15?

• a) To warn him about a mob
  

• b) To ask him to drop Tom Robinson’s case
  

• c) To invite him to a town meeting
  

• d) To discuss legal strategies

Where does Atticus go late at night, and why?

• a) The jail, to protect Tom Robinson from a mob
  

• b) The courthouse, to prepare for trial
  

• c) The Ewell’s house, to investigate their claims
  

• d) The Finch’s porch, to have a serious talk with Jem

How do Scout, Jem, and Dill end up diffusing the mob situation outside the jail?

• a) They yell for help, scaring the men away
  

• b) Scout talks to Mr. Cunningham about his son, Walter
  

• c) Jem threatens to get the sheriff
  

• d) Dill acts like he has rabies

Why does Scout’s conversation with Mr. Cunningham make the mob leave?

• a) She calls out each man by name

• b) She threatens to tell Atticus
  

• c) She argues that Tom Robinson is innocent
  

• d) She reminds him of his humanity and family ties

Where do the children sit during the trial?

• a) In the front row near Atticus
  

• b) In the jury box
  

• c) In the balcony with the Black community
  

• d) Outside, listening through the window

What is true about Judge Taylor’s attitude during the trial?

• a) He is clearly biased against Tom Robinson
  

• b) He runs a relaxed but fair courtroom
  

• c) He rushes the trial to get it over with
  

• d) He frequently argues with Atticus

What is Bob Ewell’s demeanor when he testifies?

• a) Calm and collected
  

• b) Polite but nervous
  

• c) Rude and arrogant
  

• d) Fearful and hesitant

What does Atticus suggest about Bob Ewell’s actions toward Mayella?

• a) He implies Bob Ewell hit Mayella, not Tom Robinson
  

• b) He accuses Bob of framing Tom to get money
  

• c) He suggests Bob was not home at the time of the attack
  

• d) He claims Bob Ewell has no connection to the case

Why does Atticus ask Bob Ewell to write his name in court?

• a) To test his literacy
  

• b) To show that he is left-handed
  

• c) To prove he cannot write
  

• d) To compare his handwriting to a letter

What is the name of the man who is on trial? (the defendant)

• Jem Finch

• Mayella Ewell

• Bob Ewell

• Tom Robinson