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To Kill a Mockingbird Final Exam Review

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The story took place during...
a)
1920s
b)
1930s
c)
1940s
d)
1950s
2.
Atticus accepted Tom Robinson's case because
a)
He felt morally obliged to
b)
He knew he would win
c)
The people of Maycomb wanted him to
d)
He needed the money
3.
Scout learned new respect for her father when she discovered he could
a)
Play the violin
b)
Write an unbreakable will
c)
Shoot well
d)
Make a snowman
4.
Scout can be described as a 
a)
whining little girl
b)
a tomboy
c)
a polite little lady
d)
a mean little girl
5.
Which item is not found by Scout and Jem in the knot-hole  in one of the oak trees in the Radley's front yard?
a)
pennies
b)
gum
c)
a baton
d)
a watch
6.
What activity do Dill, Scout, and Jem frequently like to play with respect to the Radley family?
a)
They all run into the Radley yard and touch the house
b)
They all roll tires into the yard
c)
They pretend to be various members of the Radley family
d)
They like to go up and ring the door bell then run away
7.
What do Jem, Scout, and Dill do that causes Mr. Radley to shoot at them?
a)
They sneak into the Radley yard and try to peak in the window
b)
He catches them acting out Boo Radley stabbing his father
c)
Hem accidentally hits the Radley house while practicing with his new gun
d)
He catches them stealing money that has been hidden in a tree in his yard
8.
What is odd about the way Jem's pants are mended?
a)
it's neat
b)
it's crooked
c)
it's the wrong color
d)
nothing
9.
Whose house caught on fire?
a)
Mrs. Dubose's
b)
Miss Maudie's
c)
Calpurnia's
d)
The Finch's
10.
After Atticus agrees to defend Tom Robinson, what does Scout hear at school? Atticus is :
a)
"an idiot"
b)
"a n***** lover"
c)
"a coward"
d)
"a racist"
11.
What point of view is the story told from?
a)
1st person
b)
3rd person limited
c)
3rd person omniscient
12.
This novel is set ________.
a)
during the civil war
b)
during the Great Depression
c)
during the Revolutionary war
d)
during the Industrial Revolution
13.
Dill dares Jem to_________.
a)
give a note to Boo
b)
prank call Boo
c)
touch the Radley house
d)
make up a play about the Radleys
14.
Why are the townspeople upset with Atticus?
a)
He intends to defend Tom Robinson.
b)
He isn't really trying to defend Tom.
c)
Negroes are allowed to attend the trial.
d)
He lets his children call him "Atticus".
15.
This person is the town gossip.
a)
Miss Stephanie
b)
Miss Rachel
c)
Miss Maudie
d)
Mrs. Grace Merriweather
16.
What is the name of the mad dog?
a)
Tom Robinson
b)
Tom Johnson
c)
Tim Robinson
d)
Tim Johnson
17.
What is Tom Robinson on trial for?
a)
the rape of Mayella Ewell
b)
armed robbery
c)
using a "white" drinking fountain
d)
the beating of Bob Ewell
18.
Miss Caroline doesn't understand _________. 
a)
the ways of the town people. 
b)
the ways of the country folk. 
c)
how to deal with angry parents. 
d)
how to interpret school law
19.
Before the incident with the dog, Scout and Jem both think Atticus is...
a)
the best dad ever.
b)
embarrassing and kind of lame.
c)
very intelligent and impressive.
d)
aggressive and mean.
20.
Why is it a sin to kill a mockingbird?
a)
They are an endangered species.
b)
They are innocent and make music.
c)
They are beautiful birds.
d)
It says so in the Bible.
21.

Who is the seven year old from Meridian, Mississippi who came to visit during the summer?

a)

Dill

b)

Jem

c)

Scout

d)

Walter

22.
Who is the author of To Kill a Mockingbird?
a)
Jean Louise Finch
b)
Maya Angelou
c)
Harper Lee
d)
Truman Capote
23.

What does a "mockingbird" symbolize in the book?

a)

A medium-sized songbird, a bit more slender than a thrush and with a longer tail.

b)

A symbol of resistance and revolution

c)

A tool used to foreshadow when something bad or evil is going to happen in the book

d)

A symbol of someone who doesn't do anything to harm others and brings joy to the world.

24.

When Scout told her teacher that Walter was a Cunningham, Scout meant

a)

Miss Caroline should realize Walter could never pay her back

b)

Miss Caroline should know a quarter wasn't enough

c)

the rest of the class needed to show empathy for Walter

d)

It was understandable that Walter couldn't read a write

25.

All of the following are examples of prejudice in the novel EXCEPT

a)

Race

b)

Language

c)

Gender

d)

Social Class

26.
What did Atticus tell Scout to do when someone made fun of her?
a)
walk away
b)
turn the other cheek
c)
treat others how she would like to be treated
d)
hold her head high and her fists down
27.
When Jem and Scout get their air rifles, what does Atticus tell them it is a sin to shoot?
a)
Tin cans
b)
Dogs
c)
A mockingbird
d)
Bluebirds
28.
Why does Atticus know that he will lose his case with Tom Robinson?
a)
Because it is the word of black man against white man
b)
Because the Ewells are well respected in the town
c)
Because Tom actually committed the rape, and everyone knows
d)
Because the judge is biased
29.

Who wants Scout to act more like a girl and "a little ray of sunshine"?

a)

Atticus

b)

Jem

c)

Miss Caroline

d)

Aunt Alexander

30.
How does Atticus feel children should be answered?
a)
With honest and respect just as adults questions would be
b)
With care and caution because they are innocent children
c)
With a firm response so they know who is in charge
d)
All of these answers
31.

What happens in chapter 10?

a)

the children get air rifles from Uncle Jack Finch. The street is threatened by a rabid dog. Atticus shoots it.

b)

The children get air rifles from Uncle Jack Finch. The street is threatened by a rabid dog. Jem shoots it.

c)

The street is threatened by a rabid dog. Atticus shoots it, much to the admiration of the children.

32.

"Mockingbirds don't do one thing but make music for us to enjoy... but sing their hearts out for us. That's why it's a sin to kill a mockingbird." Who says this in the book?

a)

Calpurnia

b)

Atticus

c)

Uncle Jack

d)

Miss Maudie

33.

Who is most likely to be representative of a "mockingbird"? (remember- a mockingbird symbolizes an innocent creature potentially mistreated unjustifiably)

a)

Ms. Maudie

b)

Scout

c)

Jem

d)

Tom Robinson

34.
Jem used ____________ to destroy Mrs. Dubose's camellia bushes.
a)
the butt of his air rifle
b)
Scout's baton
c)
his fists
d)
a tree branch
35.
Jem reports that Mrs. Dubose wants him to __________.
a)
pay for her flowers
b)
replant her garden
c)
do her yard work for a month
d)
read to her
36.
The __________ signals that it's time for Jem to stop reading and for him and Scout to leave Mrs. Dubose.
a)
alarm clock
b)
town hall clock
c)
mockingbird
d)
alarm on Jem's phone
37.
After her death, Jem learns that Mrs. Dubose was __________.
a)
a millionaire
b)
a morphine addict
c)
his great aunt
d)
a friend of Calpurnia
38.

Why does Calpurnia decide to take the children to church with her?

a)

She doesn't trust them to behave on their own.

b)

She wants to show them off to the people in her church

c)

All of the above

d)

She wants them to see what life is like for black people in Maycomb.

39.

What is the name of the larger than life woman who confronts Calpurnia and the children as they enter the church

a)

Zeebo

b)

Eunice Ann

c)

Mrs. Sykes

d)

Lula

40.

Why are there no hymn books in First Purchase?

a)

They are not allowed to sing in that church.

b)

Nobody knows.

c)

Most of the people cannot read.

d)

They are not allowed books because of Jim Crow laws.

41.
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.
42.

Given the events of chapter 13, 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.

43.

Who or what is under Scout's bed in chapter 14?

a)

Dill

b)

Tom Robinson

c)

Snake

d)

Mouse

44.

In chapter 15, what was Mr. Underwood holding while Atticus was talking to the mob?

a)

The extension cord and lightbulb

b)

A chair

c)

The newspaper

d)

A gun

45.

In chapter 15, who is the man Scout speaks directly to during the scene with the mob?

a)

Atticus

b)

Mr. Underwood

c)

Mr. Cunningham

d)

Mr. Radley

46.

In chapter 15, outside which building is Atticus sitting and waiting for the mob?

a)

The newspaper office

b)

The jail

c)

His office

d)

The general store

47.

TRUE or FALSE: In chapter 15, scout jumps into the middle of the mob thinking they are the people she knows, the good guys.

a)

true

b)

false

48.
Which character does this describe: "I make sure those Finch kids have good seats during the trial."
a)
Reverend Sykes
b)
Judge Taylor
c)
Mr. Dolphus Raymond
d)
Heck Tate
49.
Which character chews up cigars and spits them out?
a)
Reverend Sykes
b)
Judge Taylor
c)
Mr. Dolphus Raymond
d)
Heck Tate
50.
Which character has fathered "mixed" children?
a)
Reverend Sykes
b)
Judge Taylor
c)
Mr. Dolphus Raymond
d)
Heck Tate
51.

Where is Mr. Gilmer said to be from in Chapter 17?

a)

Little Rock.

b)

Abbottsville.

c)

Ashland.

d)

Mobile.

52.

Who does the Sheriff say called him to the Ewell residence on the night of the alleged crime in Chapter 17?

a)

Tom Robinson.

b)

Mr. Dolphus Raymond.

c)

Bob Ewell.

d)

Mayella Ewell.

53.

On what date was the Sheriff contacted to go tot he Ewell residence, according to his testimony in Chapter 17?

a)

November 21.

b)

July 7.

c)

June 13.

d)

September 12.

54.

How old is Mayella Ewells?

(a)  

55.

How many sibblings does Mayella Ewells have?

a)

none, she is the only child.

b)

7

c)

8

d)

6

56.

Who helps out Mayella Ewells with the daily home chores?

a)

no one

b)

all of her sibblings

c)

her father

d)

everyone

57.
Which character does this describe: I’m 25 years old, married with three kids.
a)
Tom Robinson
b)
Mr. Gilmer
c)
Dill Harris
d)
Dolphus Raymond
58.
Which character says, “I know all that, Scout. It was the way he said it made me sick, plain sick"?
a)
Tom Robinson
b)
Mr. Gilmer
c)
Dill Harris
d)
Dolphus Raymond
59.
According to Tom, why weren't Mayella's brothers and sisters at home on November 21st?
a)
They were hunting with their father
b)
They were at school
c)
They were at church
d)
They were in town getting icecream
60.

In chapter 20, why does Mr. Raymond pretend to be drunk?

a)

He likes to confuse people.

b)

People are more understanding of a drunk than living life with a black woman.

c)

He finds it funny.

61.

In chapter 20, what did Atticus do that the kids had never seen before?

a)

Atticus unbuttoned his vest and collar, loosened his tie and took off his coat.

b)

Atticus slipped off his shoes and walked around the courtroom in his socks.

c)

Atticus began yelling at Mr. Ewell when he was on the stand.

62.

According to Atticus in chapter 20, the case is as simple as __________.

a)

cut and dry

b)

black and white

c)

pie

63.

In chapter 20, what did Atticus say that Scout couldn't hear?

a)

"Well, that went great."

b)

"I don't know why I'm here. You'll convict him anyway."

c)

"In the name of God, believe him."

64.

What does Mr. Raymond say about Atticus in chapter 20?

a)

Atticus is a bad lawyer.

b)

Atticus should not be defending Tom.

c)

Atticus is not a run-of-the-mill man.

65.

Who was sitting behind the tree when Scout and Dill went outside in chapter 20?

a)

Dolphus Raynard

b)

Aunt Alexandra

c)

Mr. Ewell

66.

Who comes to the courthouse and why?

a)

Tom's wife comes to take the stand

b)

Calpurnia comes to fetch the kids

c)

Aunt Alexandra comes to tell Atticus his brother was in an accident

d)

Miss Maudie comes to watch the trial

67.

True or false? Reverend Sykes saved the seats for Jem, Scout and Dill.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

True or False? Before the verdict is read, Jem is very confident Tom will be acquitted.

a)

true

b)

false

69.

How does Ch 22 end?

a)

Scout and Dill go missing.

b)

Jem becomes a writer for the paper.

c)

Bob Ewell spits in the face of Atticus.

d)

Tom Robinson is attacked and killed.

70.
Why did Jem and Dill get to go to Helen Robinson's with Atticus?
a)
They happened to pass Atticus on the road (they had been swimming), and he let them come so that they wouldn't be walking in the dark
b)
Atticus felt that, after the summer and the trial, the boys were mature enough to be there with him
c)
Jem was the one who told Atticus the news about Tom, so it made sense that he would go with Atticus
d)
Jem and Dill were causing trouble for Aunt Alexandra, so she sent them with Atticus to keep them out of her way.
71.
What game are the children playing at the Robinson's when Atticus arrives?
a)
Tic-Tac-Toe
b)
Marbles
c)
Jacks
d)
Hop Scotch
72.
Which character says, "One down, two to go" in response to Tom's death?
a)
Heck Tate
b)
Link Deas
c)
Bob Ewell
d)
Atticus Finch
73.
What idea does the following quote show? "...how can you hate Hitler so bad an' then turn around and be ugly about folks right at home--"
a)
The quote shows the irony in Miss Gate's dislike for Hitler
b)
The quote shows the ridiculousness of Hitler's actions
c)
The quote shows what will happen at the end of the book
d)
The quote shows a closing on previous foreshadowing
74.
How does Miss Gates feel about the Grit Paper?
a)
She dislikes the Grit Paper because they wrote a rude story about her
b)
She thinks it is low class and not as crecible as the Maycomb Tribune
c)
She thinks they are more credible than the Maycomb Tribune
d)
She likes them because they wrote a good article about her once
75.
Why did Helen Robinson have to take the long way to her work, rather than walking on the public road?
a)
Blacks cannot take the public road
b)
Atticus said it was best if she hid from sight while walking
c)
The Ewell family harrasses her if she walks past their house
d)
Link Deas suggested she get more exercise
76.
What Halloween "trick" inspired the ladies of Maycomb to arrange the pageant so that the children weren't left to their own devices?
a)
Some children took furniture out of Tutti and Frutti's house and put it in the ladies' cellar
b)
A bunch of children wore sheets and ran around the main square
c)
Some children got a hold of fireworks and accidentally set fire to the courthouse outhouse
d)
Some children egged Judge Taylor's house
77.
Which character gives Helen Robinson a job?
a)
Heck Tate
b)
Link Deas
c)
Bob Ewell
d)
Atticus Finch
78.
Which character wins re-election to the state senate with no opposition?
a)
Heck Tate
b)
Link Deas
c)
Bob Ewell
d)
Atticus Finch
79.
What does Atticus's re-election to the state senate show about how the town feels about him?
a)
The townspeople still like and trust him
b)
The townspeople are upset with him
c)
The townspeople are too dumb to think for themselves
d)
The townspeople think Atticus cannot be trusted
80.
Why did Scout's class discuss Hitler?
a)
Their history books discussed him
b)
The teacher brought him up
c)
A student brought in a current events article about him
d)
The war had just ended
81.
What social structure does Miss Gates teach the class about after they discuss Hitler?
a)
Socialism
b)
Democracy
c)
Republics
d)
Dictatorships
82.

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

a)

trick-or-treat

b)

pageant

c)

bonfire

d)

make it illegal

83.

What is Scout dressed up as for the Halloween pageant?

a)

a carrot

b)

a cow

c)

a ham

d)

a potato

84.

Who jumps out and scares Jem and Scout on the walk to the pageant?

a)

Tom Robinson

b)

Cecil Jacobs

c)

Boo Radley

d)

Calpurnia

85.

What happens when Scout is supposed to come on stage during the pageant?

a)

She fell asleep backstage and then wakes up and runs on stage at the wrong time

b)

She trips on her costume and falls on stage

c)

She forgets to come on stage

d)

She enters perfectly as planned

86.

According to Scout, how many people are under the tree (including herself)?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

87.

After Scout finds her way and heads home, what does she see under the street light?

a)

A man carrying Jem

b)

Atticus running towards her

c)

The Sheriff arriving

d)

The neighbors all at her house

88.

Who gets called to the Finch house once the kids are home?

a)

Calpurnia

b)

Heck Tate

c)

Dr. Reynolds

d)

Both Heck Tate and Dr. Reynolds

89.

What are Jem's injuries?

a)

A broken leg and concussion

b)

Concussion and broken arm

c)

He is dead

d)

Broken arm and broken leg

90.

What does Heck Tate tell Atticus that he found outside?

a)

He found no evidence

b)

He found Bob Ewell's dead body

c)

He found some kids hiding

d)

He only found Scout's costume

91.
Who walks Boo Radley home?
a)
Scout
b)
Miss. Maudie
c)
Atticus
d)
Jem
92.

Who does Atticus at first think killed Bob Ewell?

a)

Jem

b)

Scout

c)

Boo Radley

d)

Heck Tate

93.

Who does Heck Tate 'claim' killed Bob Ewell?

a)

Mayella

b)

Jem

c)

Boo Radley

d)

Bob accidentally killed himself

94.

Why does Atticus not want to cover up what he thinks happened to Bob Ewell?

a)

He doesn't want Boo Radley to take the blame

b)

He doesn't want people to think Jem is getting off easy because Atticus is his dad.

c)

He doesn't want people to think Boo Radley is innocent

d)

He doesn't want people to think bad about Bob

95.

Who is the person lurking in the corner of the room during the first part of this reading?

a)

Dill

b)

Boo

c)

Mayella

d)

Atticus

96.

Why does Scout figure that Atticus wants to move their conversation to the front porch rather than the living room?

a)

Boo would feel more comfortable in the dark of the porch

b)

It's too hot inside the house

c)

They could all use some fresh air

d)

They don't want Jem to overhear their conversation

97.

Who does Scout take to see Jem one last time before he goes to sleep?

a)

Heck Tate

b)

Calpurnia

c)

Aunt Alexandra

d)

Boo Radley

98.

What does Scout tell the person it's okay to do when they go back to find him asleep in the final chapter?

a)

Read him a bedtime story

b)

Pet his head

c)

Give Jem more pain medicine

d)

Give Jem an extra blanket to keep him warm

99.

Where does Scout find herself standing in one of the last scenes of the book?

a)

In the jailhouse

b)

at the witness stand in the courtroom

c)

on Boo Radley's front porch

d)

at Bob Ewell's house

100.

What do Boo Radley and "The Gray Ghost" have in common?

a)

People were scared of them, but they both turned out to be really nice.

b)

They were both killers.

c)

They both committed horrible crimes as children.

d)

They both lived in Maycomb.

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