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TKAM Chapters 13-16 QUIZ

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Why has Aunt Alexandra decided to live with the Finch family?
a)
To provide a "feminine influence" for Scout.
b)
She divorced her husband.
c)
She is looking for Dill.
d)
She wants to take the children from Atitucs.
2.
What is the first thing Aunt Alexandra says as she walks in the door?
a)
"Put my bag in the front bedroom, Calpurnia."
b)
"Where is Dill?"
c)
"The house looks beautiful, Calpurnia."
d)
"Surprise!"
3.
What is the second thing Aunt Alexandra says as she walks in the door?
a)
"Stop scratching your head, Jean Louise."
b)
"I'm starving!"
c)
"What's on tv?"
d)
"Come here, Scout. I have a present for you!"
4.
Aunt Alexandra says she'll be staying with the Finches for "a while." How long will that be?
a)
Overnight.
b)
For the weekend.
c)
For exactly two weeks.
d)
It could be a few days or a few months.
5.
Why does Aunt Alexandra think Scout is "dull" and "sluggish"?
a)
Because Scout never knows what to say to Aunt Alexandra.
b)
Because Scout is lazy and overweight.
c)
Because Scout is not a good athlete.
d)
Because Scout does poorly in school.
6.
How does Aunt Alexandra make herself part of Maycomb's culture?
a)
She is active in the Missionary Society.
b)
She volunteers at the library.
c)
She is a teacher at Scout's school.
d)
She becomes best friends with Miss Maudie.
7.
What kind of Maycomb citizen is Aunt Alexandra?
a)
She participates in spreading rumors and gossip.
b)
She is shy but well-liked.
c)
She is a party girl and has lots of boyfriends.
d)
She is someone people go to for advice.
8.
How does Aunt Alexandra feel about the Finch family name?
a)
She is proud of it because they are an old Southern family.
b)
She is embarrassed by it and tries to act classy to make up for it.
c)
She knows that the name doesn't matter; what matters is how you behave.
d)
She is proud of how hard they have worked for what they have.
9.
What does Aunt Alexandra send Atticus to discuss with Jem and Scout?
a)
She wants Atticus to tell Jem and Scout to behave like a little gentleman and a little lady to do the Finch name proud.
b)
She wants Atticus to tell Jem and Scout what 
"rape" means.
c)
She wants Atticus to tell Jem and Scout about the "birds and the bees."
d)
She wants Atticus to tell them what really happened to their mother.
10.
Given the events of this chapter, how does the author (Harper Lee) seem to feel about the importance of social class?
a)
She views Aunt Alexandra's ideas about social class as another kind of prejudice.
b)
She knows that Aunt Alexandra's views about social class are logical and reasonable.
c)
She views upper class people as more important and worthy than lower class people.
d)
She doesn't view social class as being important. People can be whatever they want to be even if they are poor.
11.

What does Jem say he will do if Scout antagonizes Aunt Alexandra?

a)

He will make her life miserable.

b)

He will tell Atticus.

c)

He will not let her go out with him.

d)

He will spank her.

12.

Why do Dill and Scout think Boo Radley never left?

a)

He had no place to go.

b)

He had no money of his own.

c)

He could not read and write.

d)

He was afraid of getting lost.

13.

What does Scout want to do that Aunt Alexandra opposes?

a)

Visit the Radley.

b)

Visit Calpurnia.

c)

Visit Dill.

d)

Visit Uncle Jack.

14.

What word does Scout ask Atticus to define?

a)

Homicide

b)

Paternity

c)

Rape

d)

Habeas Corpus

15.

Who or what is under Scout's bed?

a)

Dill

b)

Tom Robinson

c)

Snake

d)

Mouse

16.

Who argues with Atticus?

a)

Miss Maudie

b)

Aunt Alexandra

c)

Tom Robinson

d)

Calpurnia

17.

Why does Dill leave?

a)

He was being ignored.

b)

He was being abused.

c)

He wanted to see Scout.

d)

He wanted to ride the train.

18.

What does Jem do to "break the remaining code" of their childhood?

a)

He fights Scout.

b)

His voice changes.

c)

He starts working.

d)

He tells Atticus.

19.

What are people in downtown whispering about?

a)

how Scout dresses.

b)

Dill's return to Maycomb.

c)

Boo Radley.

d)

about Tom Robinson's case.

20.

After getting to his feet, what did Atticus tell Scout to do?

a)

He told her to go to her room.

b)

He told her to do her homework.

c)

He told her to take a shower.

d)

He told her to apologize.

21.

Who showed up at Atticus's house?

a)

Aunt Alexandra

b)

Heck Tate

c)

Mr. Cunningham

d)

Dill

22.

Who was part of the mob that showed up at the jail?

a)

Scout

b)

Atticus

c)

Mr. Cunningham

d)

Calpurnia

23.

Who was moved to Maycomb jail?

a)

Zeebo

b)

Tim Johnson

c)

Aunt Alexandra

d)

Tom Robinson

24.

Where did Heck Tate lead the group of men?

a)

Atticus's house

b)

Maycomb jail

c)

First Purchase church

d)

Courthouse

25.

What do Atticus and Alexandra argue about that brings disgrace to the family?

a)

Dill

b)

The trial

c)

Calpurnia

d)

Money

26.

What causes Mr. Cunningham to clear out the group of men near the jail.

a)

Walter asks him to leave Tom alone

b)

Atticus threatens him

c)

Scout makes him feel ashamed

d)

Heck tate tells them to leave

27.

Why was Atticus sitting in front of the jailhouse?

a)

To prevent Tom Robinson from escaping

b)

To make sure the group of men wouldn't hurt Tom Robinson

c)

Helping Heck Tate watch the jailhouse

d)

So he could read his book in peace

28.

Who does Scout recognize at the jailhouse?

a)

Zeebo

b)

Calpurnia

c)

Aunt Alexandra

d)

Mr. Cunningham

29.

How does Atticus show affection towards Jem?

a)

He hugs him

b)

He pats his back

c)

He pats him on the head

d)

he kisses his head

30.

Who was watching out for Atticus the whole time at the jailhouse?

a)

Mr. Underwood

b)

Ms. Maudie

c)

Tom Robinsons wife

d)

Aunt Alexandra

31.

How does the men know Heck Tate won't be coming to help Atticus at the jailhouse?

a)

Heck Tate is part of their group

b)

Heck Tate is at home sick

c)

They sent him on a snipe hunt

d)

They told him not to come

32.
What "subtle change" does Scout notice in her father?
a)
He is eating more.
b)
He never sleeps.
c)
He argues more with Aunt Alexandra.
d)
He doesn't talk with the kids anymore.
33.
What is Dolphus Raymond's reputation in town?
a)
He's a drunk.
b)
He killed his first wife with a shotgun.
c)
He is a mean and cruel father.
d)
He does not like African Americans.
34.
How does Atticus feel about Jem, Scout, and Dill going to the trial?
a)
He thinks they need to be there to understand racism.
b)
He forbids them to go.
c)
He says it's up to them if they want to go.
d)
He says they can go if Aunt Alexandra goes with them.
35.
Why doesn't Miss Maudie go to the trial?
a)
She can't stand being inside for that long.
b)
She has too much work to do.
c)
Ladies are not allowed in the courtroom.
d)
She doesn't want to see Tom Robinson fight for life.
36.
Where do the children sit during the trial?
a)
Just outside the door. They are not allowed in, but they can hear.
b)
They sit with Atticus.
c)
They sit with Reverend Sykes.
d)
They sit with Calpurnia.
37.
Which best describes the court environment?
a)
Everyone is serious and quiet.
b)
Everyone is sad and worried.
c)
Everyone is excited and interested.
d)
Everyone is bored and angry.
38.
Judge Taylor...
a)
is a terrible judge who does not take the job seriously.
b)
already seems to think Tom is guilty.
c)
seems casual about his job, but he takes it seriously.
d)
already seems to think Tom is innocent.
39.
What is Judge Taylor's strange habit in court?
a)
He chews his cigars and spits them out.
b)
He chews bubble gum and blows bubbles.
c)
He does a crossword puzzle while he listens to the trial.
d)
He carves wooden animals while he listens.
40.
Who is the first witness waiting to be questioned in the trial?
a)
Dolphus Raymond
b)
Heck Tate
c)
Tom Robinson
d)
Bob Ewell