WorksheetsTKaM: Ch. 6-11 Comprehension & Analysis
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 8mins
How does the town feel about Atticus defending Tom Robinson?
They understand that Atticus must do his job.
They hate it and call him names behind his back.
They are proud of him and give him a prize.
They don't know about it; it's a secret.
What happened to the knothole after Jem and Scout put a note to the gift-giver inside?
Nathan Radley cemented the knothole up.
A beehive was placed inside.
Atticus forbid them from visiting it.
Miss Maudie cut the entire tree down.
Why does Atticus think he can't win Tom Robinson's case?
No white jury had ever found a black male innocent
He's a bad lawyer
Tom is guilty
There is no evidence; it is just hearsay
Who is Tim Johnson?
A man from Calpurnia's church that does not like Scout and Jem
The Sheriff
a rabid dog
The garbage collector
Ch. 11: What does Mrs. Dubose do that makes Jem so angry?
Calls him a sissy
Calls Atticus a N-lover
Teases Scout
Tells Atticus about Jem spying on the Radleys
What does Jem do to Mrs. Dubose?
He ignores her and walks away
He screams back at her
He destroys her Camellia bush
He rants to Atticus about her
What does Mrs. Dubose intend to do before she dies? (a.k.a. what is the underlying reason for her irritable behavior?)
She wants to ruin Jem's life.
She wants to maintain the old southern values in Maycomb.
She wants to make Scout act more like a young lady.
She wants to break herself of her addiction to morphine.
Which character passes away at the end of Part I (Ch. 11)?
Mr. Finch
Miss Maudie
Mrs. Dubose
Mr. Tate
Why does Atticus say it is a sin to kill a mockingbird?
Mockingbirds are the state bird of Alabama, therefore, it is illegal to kill them
Mockingbirds fertilize other people's gardens which is why people in Maycomb need them
Mockingbirds are an endangered species and must be protected by the people of Maycomb
Mockingbirds are innocent beings and only make music for others to enjoy
Which major event occurred in Chapter 10?
A mad dog roamed the streets of Maycomb
Boo Radley plays in the Methodists football game
Jem learns how to hunt and accidentally kills a mockingbird
Atticus quits lawyering to spend more time with the kids
What is the significance of the dog getting shot in Ch. 10?
The dog belonged to Tom Robinson, the man whom Atticus is defending; so it is foreshadowing what will come later.
When the sheriff asks Atticus to shoot the dog, it represents that Atticus is one of the only upstanders in Maycomb who will "step up" to do what needs to be done.
The dog was supposedly rabid, but no one knew for sure. This represents how fear can lead a community to make snap judgments and decisions.
The dog is a mockingbird/symbol and example of foreshadowing what will come later with the trial.
Why is Mrs. Dubose an important character to include in the story of TKaM?
She represents the old prejudices of the South.
She is a symbol/mockingbird.
Her desire to kick her addiction to morphine supports one of the primary themes (Real courage is when "you know you're licked before you begin but you see it through, no matter what."
Through his interaction with Mrs. Dubose, Jem matures and learns how to step into someone else's skin and understand someone better.
