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To Kill A Mockingbird Test Review

Total questions: 113

Worksheet time: 2hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is the character that tells tall tales and runs away from home?

a)

Tom

b)

Jem

c)

Dill

2.
The novel is set in the town of Maycomb in ...
a)
Georgia
b)
Mississippi
c)
Alabama
d)
Tennessee
3.
The main character's father is a member of ...
a)
the state legislature
b)
the Masonic order
c)
First Purchase Church
d)
the National Rifle Association
4.
Aunt Alexandra, sister to Atticus, is ...
a)
a sophisticated, intellectual professor
b)
traditional southern woman
c)
an activist for progressive social causes
d)
an excellent gardener
5.
Boo Radley is rumored to have ...
a)
killed a man with a pair of scissors.
b)
stabbed his own father.
c)
broken out of an insane asylum.
d)
been bitten by a vampire. 
6.
Dill dares Jem to...
a)
go into the Radley’s front yard.
b)
throw a tomato at the Radley home.
c)
steal a basket from the Radleys’ front porch.
d)
touch the Radleys’ house. 
7.
At the end of the first summer, Dill...
a)
runs away from home.
b)
returns to his family in another town.
c)
falls out of a tree and beaks his leg.
d)
goes to a military academy for boys.
8.

Who gets upset because Jem and Scout went to church with Calpurnia?

a)

Aunt Alexandra

b)

Atticus

c)

Miss Maudie

d)

Mrs. Dubose

9.

Aunt Alexandra believes "fine folks" are "people who do the best they could with the sense they have"

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Why did Reverend Sykes tell Scout to stand as her father was walking by?

a)

Because they had been sitting all day

b)

Because Atticus deserved respect

c)

Because he was a good person

d)

So Scout could see what was happening in the courtroom.

11.

Why did Heck Tate insist that Bob Ewell fell on his own knife?

a)

He didn't want Jem to face murder charges

b)

He thought Maycomb couldn't handle another trial.

c)

The attention Boo Radley would receive from the women of Maycomb would be unbearable.

d)

He didn't want to do the paperwork.

12.

Who are the mockingbirds in the story?

a)

Calpurnia

b)

Miss Maudie

c)

Boo Radley

d)

Tom Robinson

13.

Who beat Mayella?

a)

Someone who was left handed

b)

Someone who was right handed

14.

What mistake did Tom Robinson make in his testimony?

a)

He was caught in a lie.

b)

He said Mayella was lying.

c)

He said he felt sorry for Mayella.

d)

He said he couldn't remember what happened.

15.

What is Bob Ewell killed with?

a)

A switchblade

b)

A kitchen knife

c)

A machete

d)

A shotgun

16.

What role did Scout play in their school pageant?

a)

A tree

b)

A ham

c)

A mockingbird

d)

A pie

17.

Why did Dill feel sick during the cross-examination of Tom Robinson?

a)

He had the stomach flu

b)

He was disappointed in Atticus.

c)

He was upset with the way the prosecutor was speaking to Tom Robinson.

d)

He didn't like sitting with the "colored folk".

18.

Why is Scout's age important in To Kill A Mockingbird?

a)

It allows Lee to show social inequality through a child's questions.

b)

Because To Kill A Mockingbird starts off with Scout talking about how old Jem was when he broke his arm.

c)

She doesn't have a mother.

d)

She needs a role model.

19.

Which of the following statements is NOT true.

a)

Jem and Scout did not seem (to Aunt Alexandra) to have the proper pride in being Finches.

b)

Aunt Alexandra was embarrassed to be a Finch.

c)

Aunt Alexandra was offended that Jem and Scout made fun of family members.

d)

Aunt Alexandra was shocked that Scout did not know some of her cousins.

20.

Which statement is NOT true about First Purchase African ME Church?

a)

Reverend Sykes was willing to call out members of the congregation.

b)

Calpurnia and Tom Robinson both attended First Purchase.

c)

The members of First Purchase did not like Atticus.

d)

Most of the congregation of First Purchase could not read.

21.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about Jem after Tom Robinson was found guilty?

a)

Jem couldn't understand how the jury could find Tom Robinson guilty.

b)

Jem lost his faith in the justice system.

c)

Jem became aware of the racism in Maycomb.

d)

Jem hated Atticus for taking the case.

22.

What was significant about the Cunningham's role in the jury deliberations?

a)

Even though they tried to lynch Tom Robinson, the Cunninghams were the hold-out during the jury deliberations.

b)

Cunninghams voted quickly to convict Tom Robinson.

c)

Cunninghams were bribed by the prosecutor.

d)

Cunninghams hated Atticus and were looking to embarrass him.

23.

What was significant about Tom Robinson's obituary?

a)

Mr. Underwood said that Tom Robinson's death was senseless.

b)

Tom Robinson's obituary was insignificant.

c)

Tom Robinson's obituary was a tribute to those who killed him.

d)

Tom Robinson's obituary said he deserved to die.

24.

What troubles Scout about Mrs. Gates?

a)

Mrs. Gates says the Holocaust is terrible, but doesn't see anything wrong with the way people treat Negros in Maycomb.

b)

Mrs. Gates won't let her read.

c)

Mrs. Gates won't let her write.

d)

Mrs. Gates doesn't know how to teach.

25.

Why couldn't Tom Robinson have beat Mayella?

a)

His left arm was crippled

b)

He was blind

c)

He had an alibi

d)

He, in fact, did beat and rape Mayella.

26.
The novel To Kill a Mockingbird is set during the ...
a)
1920s
b)
1930s
c)
1940s
d)
1950s
27.

What is the one redeeming quality of the Ewell property?

a)

Tulip garden by the front gate

b)

Mockingbirds in the trees

c)

Jars holding bright red geraniums

d)

It is isolated and private

28.

How does Atticus cross-examine Mr Bob Ewell?

a)

Asks him to write his name

b)

Asks him to read from the bible

c)

Appeals to his self-conscience

d)

Catches him in a lie

29.

Why is Mayella offended by Atticus?

a)

For calling her 'trash'

b)

For suggesting she's lying

c)

For insulting her father

d)

For calling her 'ma'am'

30.

According to Mayella, why does Tom Robinson first enter her home?

a)

To help her fix the door frame

b)

To help her chop up furniture

c)

To help her move some furniture

d)

To find her father

31.

How did Tom Robinson's hand become crippled?

a)

A brutal beating he received as a child

b)

A previous conviction of disorderly conduct

c)

It was caught in a cotton gin when he was a child

d)

It is a defect he has had since birth

32.

What does Tom Robinson struggle with when taking the stand?

a)

Pronouncing Mayella's name

b)

Getting his story straight

c)

Looking Bob Ewell in the eye

d)

Taking an oath on the bible

33.

Why does Tom refuse to take payment from Mayella?

a)

He knows how poor she is

b)

He is secretly in love with her

c)

He fears her father

d)

His dignity forbids it

34.

What is Dill's reaction to Tom Robinson's interrogation?

a)

He vomits

b)

He is fascinated

c)

He cries

d)

He runs away

35.

What is revealed about Dolphus Raymond?

a)

He's only pretending to be the town drunk

b)

His children are negroes

c)

He cannot read or write

d)

He's hiding a bottle of whisky in a brown paper bag

36.

What does Atticus do that is so unusual to his children?

a)

Tells a white lie to conceal a greater truth

b)

Loses his temper with Judge Taylor

c)

Raises his voice to Calpurnia

d)

Takes off his coat and unbuttons his vest and collar

37.

Who enters the courtroom at the very end of chapter 20?

a)

Aunt Alexandra

b)

Calpurnia

c)

Helen Robinson

d)

Walter Cunningham

38.
Atticus taught his children not to kill a mockingbird because it
a)
Would disrupt the local eco-system  
b)
Brings good luck to those who truly listen to it
c)
Is an innocent creature who only sings and harms no one
d)
Is one of God’s special creatures
39.
The novel both starts and ends with the incident in which
a)
Scout is frightened by Boo Radley
b)
Atticus displays his heroic qualities
c)
Jem breaks his arm
d)
Scout detailing her family history
40.
Whose house burned down in the novel?
a)
Mr. Avery
b)
Miss Maudie
c)
Miss Stephanie
d)
Miss Rachel
41.
Mayella lied about the rape because
a)
she was scared of her daddy
b)
she was scared of the Sheriff
c)
she wanted attention
d)
she was lonely
42.
Part of Tom's defense was
a)
he's black
b)
racism of the jury
c)
his left arm is crippled
d)
Heck Tate's testimony
43.
Tom died from
a)
committing suicide
b)
prison guards shooting him during an escape
c)
Bob Ewell shoots him
d)
he escapes over the fence
44.
Mrs. Dubose was addicted to
a)
morphine
b)
opiates
c)
green whiskey
d)
green tobacco
45.
Dill ran away from home because
a)
his new father was abusive
b)
he didn't get attention from his father and mother
c)
his mother told him to leave
d)
he wanted to live in Maycomb
46.
Atticus went to the jail in order to 
a)
protect Tom Robinson
b)
to talk to Tom Robinson about his case
c)
to see Sheriff Tate about another cas
47.
This character doesn't know what love or friendship feels like
a)
Walter Cunningham, Jr
b)
Charles Baker Harris
c)
Mayella Ewell
d)
Bob Ewell
48.
This character teaches the children about Hitler and prejudice even thought she holds prejudice against blacks. 
a)
Miss Fisher
b)
Miss Caroline
c)
Miss Gates
d)
Miss Avery
49.
Bob Ewell wanted revenge on Atticus because
a)
Atticus made Bob look smart
b)
Atticus made fun of Mayella
c)
Atticus embrassed him in court
d)
Atticus made Bob write his name
50.
The symbolism of killing a mockingbird is
a)
only mentioned three times in the entire novel so it must not be very important
b)
a mockingbird destroys trees
c)
a mockingbird only sings
d)
a mockingbird only sing but doesn't hurt anyone much like Tom and Boo
51.
This character helped out Tom and Helen during and after the trial
a)
Braxton Underwood
b)
Atticus Finch
c)
Link Deas
d)
Zeebo
52.

What is Jem's reaction to the verdict in Chapter 22?

a)

He's extremely happy Tom is found innocent.

b)

He's incredibly upset Tom is found guilty.

c)

He doesn't understand the verdict; he's confused.

d)

He's angry and yells at the jury.

53.

What does the African American community bring to the Finch's house?

a)

Food

b)

Flowers

c)

Money

d)

Gift Cards

54.

What did Bob Ewell do to Atticus not long after the trial?

a)

Punched Atticus in the face.

b)

Slashed Atticus' tires and sent a threatening letter.

c)

Spat in Atticus' face and threatened to kill him.

d)

Set fire to Atticus' house.

55.

In Chapter 25, Jem asks Scout not to squash the roly-poly bug. Why does he ask her not to?

a)

Because it didn't do anything to harm her.

b)

Because they're an endangered bug species.

c)

Because it will leave a mess in the house.

d)

Because it is his pet!

56.

In Mr. Underwood's editorial, he compares Tom's death to...

a)

the senseless slaughter of songbirds.

b)

the slow, painful effect of disease.

c)

the clear ring of the bells of justice.

d)

the killing of an endangered species.

57.

What has the town decided to do for Halloween at the end of Chapter 27?

a)

trunk-or-treat (wagons in the square)

b)

pageant (party and a play)

c)

nothing

d)

make it illegal

58.

Who is the narrator of our story?

a)

Scout

b)

Atticus

c)

Jem

d)

Boo

59.

Which of the following characters would be considered morally bad?

a)

Atticus Finch

b)

Arthur "Boo" Radley

c)

Jem Finch

d)

Bob Ewell

60.

Why does Dill runaway from home?

a)

He missed Scout and wanted to get married.

b)

His parents locked him in the cellar.

c)

His parents gave him material things but not affection.

61.
Who says: "Simply because we were licked a hundred years before we started is no reason for us not to win."
a)
Tom Robinson
b)
Atticus Finch
c)
Judge Taylor
62.
Who says: "Yes suh. I felt right sorry for her, she seemed to try more'n the rest of 'em."
a)
Tom Robinson
b)
Bob Ewell
c)
Atticus Finch
63.
Who said: "I'll tell him you said hey, little lady. Let's clear out. Let's get going boys."
a)
Heck Tate
b)
Bob Ewell
c)
Mr. Cunningham
64.
Who said: "Miss Jean Louise, stand up. Your father's passing."
a)
Reverend Sykes
b)
Calpurnia
c)
Aunt Alexandra
65.
Who says: "We are a democracy."
a)
Miss Maudie
b)
Miss Gates
c)
Judge Taylor
66.
Who says, "This is not enough. We must have ten dollars."
a)
Reverend Sykes
b)
Atticus Finch
c)
Bob Ewell
67.
Who says, "Do you remember him beating you about the face?"
a)
Heck Tate
b)
Judge Taylor
c)
Atticus Finch
68.
Who says, "Long's he keeps callin' me ma'am and sayin Miss _________. I donta hafta take his sass."
a)
Mayella Ewell
b)
Aunt Alexandra
c)
Calpurnia
69.
Why does Mr. Dolphus Raymond drink Coca-Cola in disguise?
a)
He wants people to think he is drunk
b)
It is a law that all beverages must be placed in a paper bag
c)
He doesn't want to share his Coca-Cola
d)
He is addicted to it and can't stop drinking it
70.
What was Atticus trying to convince the jury of in his final speech?
a)
To vote the way society wants them to
b)
That the facts were obvious no matter the color of the defendent
c)
Mayella Ewell is a very terrible person who should be sent to jail
d)
Mr. Bob Ewell is a decent human being that was just trying to protect his daughter
71.
What does Atticus say is the one special thing about court?
a)
It is the one place where you can say anything and everything you want
b)
You must always be respectful in the court of law
c)
You never know how a jury will find the defendant
d)
It is the one place we are all equal
72.
What does the note Calpurnia brought to Atticus say?
a)
The children are missing
b)
The kitchen is on fire
c)
Ms. Alexandra is mad at you, and you need to come home
d)
There is a rabid dog down the street
73.
How does Atticus react to the verdict? 
a)
He thinks they can appeal the verdict
b)
He throws a chair
c)
He hugs Tom and apologizes
d)
He just walks out 
74.
Scout was basically unharmed after the encounter with Bob Ewell because
a)
Scout's costume protected her
b)
Scout was able to run away
c)
Scout was able to defend herself
d)
Cecil Jacobs was there to help
75.
In all actuality, it is really ____________________  who killed Bob Ewell.
a)
Jem
b)
Scout
c)
Boo
d)
Heck Tate
76.
According to Heck Tate, Bob Ewell died because he:
a)
fell on his own knife
b)
was stabbed by Boo
c)
was stabbed by Jem
d)
was in a car accident 
77.
According to Scout, there is just one kind of people, ______________.
a)
folks
b)
ordinary
c)
imaginary
d)
nice
78.
How did Jem break his arm?
a)
playing football
b)
He fell from a tree.
c)
Bob broke it.
d)
Jem never broke his arm, silly. 
79.
Who walks Boo home after the events on Halloween night?
a)
Atticus
b)
Scout
c)
Heck Tate
d)
No one does. 
80.
At the end of the book, Scout sees the world from _______ perspective; she walks in his/her “skin” like Atticus suggested.
a)
Boo's
b)
Bob's
c)
Atticus'
d)
Calpurnia's
81.
_______________ is stalked by Bob Ewell as she walks to work.
a)
Miss Maudie
b)
Miss Stephanie Crawford
c)
Calpurnia
d)
Helen Robinson
82.
Aunt Alexandra and Atticus do not go to see Scout walk across the stage in the pageant.
a)
True
b)
False
83.
On the way to the pageant, __________ jumps out and scares Scout and Jem.
a)
Cecil Jacobs
b)
Boo Radley
c)
Dill
d)
Miss Stephanie Crawfore
84.
Jem helps Scout feel better about missing her cue during the pageant.
a)
True
b)
False
85.
Sheriff Tate says he found a little girl's dress, some funny looking pieces of muddy-colored cloth, and __________ under the tree.
a)
a dead Bob Ewell
b)
Scout's shoes
c)
the homemade candy
d)
a hurt Cecil Jacobs
86.
Who saved Jem and Scout from the attack and made sure they got home safe?
a)
Mayella Ewell
b)
Dill Harris
c)
Bob Ewell
d)
Boo Radley
87.
Who was the "stranger" standing in the corner of the room when Scout told Atticus what happened? 
a)
Heck Tate
b)
Walter Cunningham's dad 
c)
Ralph Ewell
d)
Boo Radley 
88.

Who is Mayella more afraid of during her testimony?

a)

The jury

b)

Atticus

c)

The prosecutor

d)

Judge Taylor

89.

Mayella conclude's that Atticus is being polite to her because

a)

He is making fun of her

b)

He is being nice

c)

He is setting her up for tough questions later

d)

He is disguising his anger toward her

90.

What is revealed about Tom during Mayella's testimony

a)

He is a superhero in diguise

b)

He had a criminal record

c)

He has stated that he hates Mayella

d)

His left arm was maimed in a cotton gin

91.

What word best describes Scout's attitude toward Mayella

a)

pity

b)

hatred

c)

disgust

d)

comradeship

92.

We learn all of the following from Tom's testimony EXCEPT

a)

Mayella had him do chores for her often

b)

Mayella is the victim of sexual abuse at the hands of her father

c)

Mayella planned his encounter for a while

d)

Tom has a previous conviction on his record

e)

Tom has a history of pursuing white women

93.

Who is most upset at the way Tom was questioned during cross-examination?

a)

Atticus

b)

Jem

c)

Dill

d)

Scout

e)

Rev Sykes

94.

What happens after the trial that could be taken as foreshadowing?

a)

Bob Ewell punches Atticus and swears revenge

b)

Bob Ewell spits on Atticus and swears revenge

c)

Mayella curses at Atticus and swears revenge

d)

Mayella spits on Atticus and swears revenge

95.
Atticus accepted Tom Robinson's case because
a)
He believed it was the right thing to do
b)
He knew he would win
c)
The people of Maycomb wanted him to
d)
He needed the money
96.
Why does Atticus think he can't win Tom Robinson's case?
a)
Tom is guilty
b)
No white jury had ever found a black male innocent
c)
There is no evidence
d)
He's a bad lawyer
97.
Miss Maudie said that Judge Taylor helped Tom as best he could by ____.
a)
appointing Atticus as defense attorney
b)
shipping him to New York in the middle of the night
c)
paying for the Robinson family rent
d)
sending Tom a big breakfast
98.
Who said this in the text?

"Yes, suh. I felt right sorry for her, she seemed to try more'n the rest of 'em-"
a)
Tom Robinson
b)
Calpurnia
c)
Atticus Finch
d)
Miss Maudie
99.
What does Tom say happened when he was invited inside by Mayella?
a)
She tried to kiss him
b)
Bob Ewell attacked him.
c)
He tried to give Mayella a hug and she went crazy.
d)
Nothing at all.
100.
Which symbol is associated with Mayella Ewell?
a)
White Camellias 
b)
Red Geraniums
c)
Pink Azaleas
d)
Green Fungus
101.
What causes the lynch mob to disperse and go home?
a)
Scout tells Mr. Cunningham to tell Walter "hey".
b)
Atticus fights the group of men.
c)
Mr. Underwood fires a shot from the upstairs window.
d)
Aunt Alexandra interrupts and drags the children home.
102.
What is the verdict of the trial?
a)
Innocent
b)
Guilty
c)
Hung Jury
d)
Mistrial
103.
How does Bob Ewell react to Tom's death?
a)
He writes an editorial in the town paper that says, "this proves I was right."
b)
He leaves town because he feels nervous that "people might retaliate. "
c)
He goes to Helen and apologizes because he feels responsible.
d)
He says, "One down and about two more to go."8
104.
According to Atticus, any white man who cheats a black man is ___________
a)
Trash
b)
Right
c)
Wrong
d)
Ungrateful
105.
Jem is excited to show Scout something he hasn't shown anyone yet. What is it?
a)
His chest hair
b)
His football magazine
c)
His collection of Boo Radley items
d)
His grandfather's watch
106.
Jem comes to an insightful conclusion at the end of the chapter that Boo Radley has stayed shut up in the house all this time because...
a)
He's allergic to sunlight
b)
He hates Miss Maudie
c)
He doesn't exist
d)
He wants to stay inside
107.

What does Atticus mean when he speaks of "polite fiction?"(1 point)

a)

He is referring to the kinds of novels that are appropriate for children.

b)

He is referring to the way people tell a white lie so as not to hurt someone's feelings.

c)

He is referring to the beliefs that some people cling to in order to avoid having to confront harsh reality.

d)

He means that some people are polite to impolite people because that is just the way they are.

108.

How does Tom Robinson conduct himself on the witness stand? (1 point)

a)

He is arrogant and moody.

b)

He is polite and sensitive.

c)

He is loud and obnoxious.

d)

He is nervous and shy.

109.

When Scout and Dill talk to Mr. Dolphus Raymond outside the courthouse, what do they learn about him? (1 point)

a)

They learn that he is an extremely mean man who does not like children.

b)

They learn that he only pretends to be drunk so that people do not question his eccentric life.

c)

They learn that he is an "evil man" who does not believe in telling the truth.

d)

They learn that he does not smell good, and that he really needs to take a bath.

110.

Why do Atticus's eyes fill with tears when he sees the food offerings from the African-American community? (1 point)

a)

His eyes do not fill with tears.

b)

His eyes fill with tears because he is extremely allergic to many of the items.

c)

His eyes fill with tears because he is saddened by their struggles.

d)

His eyes fill with tears because he is extremely moved by their generosity, especially since so many of them are struggling financially.

111.

Jem says that perphaps Boo Radley stays in his house "because maybe he wants to stay inside." What does Jem mean? (1 point)

a)

Jem means that Boo is crazy and would probably come out and hurt people.

b)

Jem means that Boo may stay inside because he doesn't know anybody outside of it

c)

Jem means that Boo may stay inside by choice so that he does not have to interact with people and witness the injustice and hate they produce.

d)

Jem means nothing by the remark.

112.

In Atticus’ closing argument, how is he trying to make the jury feel about their belief in the stereotype of Tom Robinson? (1 point)

a)

He knows they believe this stereotype and that he thinks they are no better than the Ewells.

b)

He wants to shame the jury members and make them believe that he thinks they are better than the Ewells and, therefore, will not convict a man based upon false stereotypes

113.

Figuratively speaking, what does Jem mean by the two similes that he uses? (1 point)

a)

Jem is saying that the people in Maycomb are comfortable in their racist views and will not see the world differently.

b)

Jem is saying that the people in Maycomb are changing and that he is encouraged by this change.

c)

Jem is saying that Tom Robinson is like a caterpillar in a cocoon.

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