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To Kill a Mockingbird Part 1 (Chapters 1-11)

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
When Scout told her teacher that Walter was a Cunningham she meant....
a)
She should realize Walter couldn't pay her back
b)
She should know why Walter can't read and write
c)
She should know Water was rich
d)
She should know why Walter is rude
2.
Why was Burris Ewell's father allowed to hunt out of season?
a)
He threatened to pull his kids out of school
b)
He was the most wealthy man in Maycomb
c)
People knew his children would starve is he didn't
d)
He had a special license
3.
What did Scout hear the day she rolled into the Radley yard in the tire?
a)
Screaming
b)
Singing
c)
Arguing
d)
Laughing
4.
What did Jem tell Scout about when he went back for his pants?
a)
They were sewn and folded over the fence
b)
They were missing
c)
He saw Boo Radley
d)
They were still torn
5.

The story took place during the...

a)

1920s

b)

1930s

c)

1940s

d)

1950s

6.
What did Walter put in his plate that disturbed Scout?
a)
Vinegar
b)
Molasses
c)
Honey
d)
Shrimp Paste
7.
How did Atticus convince Scout to continue going to school?
a)
By baking delicious cakes
b)
By continuing their reading sessions
c)
By scolding Scout
d)
By bringing Scout to school every day
8.

What was one of Miss Caroline's mistakes on the first day of school?

a)

Yelled at Scout

b)

Offered Walter money

c)

Arrived late

d)

Argued with Jem

9.

Where is the novel set?

a)

Mobile, Alabama

b)

Alabama, Atlanta

c)

Maycomb, Alabama

d)

Maycomb, Alaska

10.

Which word does NOT describe Atticus Finch?

a)

selfish

b)

hard-working

c)

empathetic

d)

kind

11.

What is the name of the game Jem makes up in Chapter 4?

a)

Boo Radley

b)

Scary Radley

c)

The Radley Game

d)

Checks

12.

How does Scout come to find a blanket on her shoulders after watching Miss Maudie's house burn?

a)

Nathan Radley has placed it there without her being aware

b)

Miss Maudie has placed it there without her being aware

c)

Calpurnia has placed it there without her being aware

d)

Boo has placed it there without her being aware

13.

Why does Atticus think he can't win Tom Robinson's case?

a)

Tom is guilty and there is too much evidence.

b)

No white jury had ever found a black male innocent

c)

There is no evidence to defend him.

d)

He is not such a good lawyer.

14.

She is the neighbor who loves gardening.

a)

Mrs. Dubose

b)

Miss Stephanie

c)

Miss Maudie

d)

Rose Aylmer

15.

He defends an innocent man. Known in his youth as "One-Shot"

a)

Atticus Finch

b)

Jem Finch

c)

Bob Ewell

d)

Heck Tate

16.
Who appointed Atticus to represent Tom Robinson?
a)
Heck Tate
b)
John Taylor
c)
Mr. Gilmer
d)
Dolphus Raymond
17.

What is a haint?

a)

A type of flower

b)

A type of ladder

c)

A ghost

d)

A game

18.
Why is it a sin to kill a mockingbird?
a)
They are sacred and holy
b)
They don't bother anyone
c)
They are protected by the government
d)
They are an endangered species
19.
Whose house burns down?
a)
Miss Maudie's
b)
Miss Stephanie
c)
Miss Rachel
d)
Mr. Cunningham
20.

Scout does not get along with Miss Caroline because?

a)

Miss Caroline criticizes that she can already read and that Scout tries to explain community dynamics to her.

b)

Miss Caroline criticizes how she looks, that she should be wearing a dress and not overalls.

c)

Miss Caroline says that Scout is rude and talks to much.

d)

Miss Caroline doesn't really like teaching the children.

21.

What is NOT one of the gifts the children find in the tree?

a)

coins

b)

carved figures

c)

gum

d)

a ring

22.

Who was the first Finch to leave the work of the land in Alabama?

a)

Simon Finch to become a Methodist pastor.

b)

Simon Finch to become a pharmacist (apothecary)

c)

Atticus Finch to become a lawyer.

d)

John Finch to become a doctor

23.

What is Dill's full name?

a)

Charles Baker Harris

b)

Arthur Radley

c)

Jeremy Atticus Finch

d)

Jean Louise Finch

24.

How does Scout learn to write?

a)

Jem shows her because he is 4 years older.

b)

She practices while Atticus reads the newspaper.

c)

Miss Caroline teaches her with the Dewey System.

d)

Calpurnia makes her copy the Bible.

25.

Who does the snowman represent?

a)

Mr. Avery

b)

Boo Radley

c)

Atticus

d)

Tom Robinson

26.

Why was the fire so destructive?

a)

It was made of wood so it burned quickly and completely.

b)

There was a gas explosion.

c)

The fire truck was frozen and the hose broke

d)

It was night time and the neighbors noticed it too late.

27.

What happened to Miss Maudie after the fire?

a)

She was sick from inhaling smoke and went to a hospital.

b)

Nothing. She continued being her nice old self.

c)

She went to live with the Finches.

d)

She became bitter and didn't want to see the children.

28.

Why doesn't Scout fight Cecil Jacobs a second time?

a)

They are too close to the Radley house.

b)

She remembers Atticus told her not to hurt a mockingbird.

c)

She remembers Atticus told her "They are still our friends and this is still our home"

d)

Jem threatens to tell Atticus about her getting into a fight again.

29.

Why might Aunt Alexandra not let Scout sit with the adults?

a)

Because she is too dirty.

b)

Because she is still too young.

c)

Because she is "unladylike"

d)

Because she is punishing Francis.

30.

Who is Tim Johnson?

a)

Atticus's first client.

b)

A black man accused of a crime.

c)

A sick dog.

d)

The sheriff of the town.