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To Kill a Mockingbird

Total questions: 83

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is the narrator of the story?

a)

Jem

b)

Scout

c)

Dill

2.

Which is the setting in place of the story?

a)

Maycomb, Alabama

b)

Maycomb, Mississippi

c)

Maycomb, Louisiana

3.

Who first had the idea of making Boo Radley come out?

a)

Scout

b)

Dill

c)

Jem

4.

What is Boo's real name?

a)

Arthur

b)

Robert

c)

Riley

5.

What does Scout first find in the knot-hole?

a)

A gun

b)

Chewing gum

c)

a doll

6.

Why does Atticus admire Mrs. Dubose?

a)

Because she is beautiful

b)

Because she is a Comfederate

c)

Because she has courage

7.

On her first day at school, what makes Scout realize that she's different from other children?

a)

She can read and write

b)

She is rich

c)

She can't play football

8.

Mr. Cunningham disperses the lynch mob based on the actions of ...

a)

Jem

b)

Scout

c)

Dill

9.

What is the verdict in the Tom Robinson case?

a)

Guilty

b)

Innocent

c)

The jury is hung

10.

Who beat Mayella Ewell?

a)

Heck Tate

b)

Boo Radley

c)

Bob Ewell

11.

How does Tom Robinson die?

a)

He dies after many years in prison

b)

He kills himself

c)

He is killed while he is trying to escape

12.

Whose house burns down?

a)

Aunt Alexandra’s

b)

Miss Maudie’s

c)

Mr. Underwood’s

13.

Who tells Jem that it is a sin to kill mockingbirds?

a)

Atticus

b)

Ms Maudie

c)

Calpurnia

14.

Who takes the children to the black church?

a)

Helen Robinson

b)

Calpurnia

c)

Ms Maudie

15.

Who mends Jem’s pants?

a)

Boo

b)

Calpurnia

c)

Ms Maudie

16.

What are Jem and Scout shocked to discover about Atticus?

a)

That he is the best shot in Maycomb County

b)

That he can swim faster than any man in Maycomb

c)

That he can play the fiddle

17.

What is Scout dressed up as when she and Jem are attacked?

a)

A ham

b)

A princess

c)

A chicken

18.

Who saves Jem and Scout during the attack?

a)

Atticus

b)

Tom Robinson

c)

Boo Radley

19.

Who insists that Bob Ewell’s death is an accident?

a)

Boo Radley

b)

Heck Tate

c)

Atticus

20.

Who runs away from home?

a)

Scout

b)

Jem

c)

Dill

21.

make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense/ satisfy.

a)

Assauge

b)

Auspicious

c)

Benign

d)

Disapprobation

22.

Who is the leader of the men that first come to Atticus' house?

a)

Bob Ewell

b)

Mr. Underwood

c)

Sheriff Tate

d)

Walter Cunningham, Sr.

23.

What does this group of men want of Atticus?

a)

They are trying to warn him that the Old Sarum bunch may be up to something.

b)

They are making one last attempt to talk Atticus out of defending Tom Robinson.

c)

They are just out for a stroll and thought they would check in and see how Atticus was doing.

d)

They really did not have a reason for being there.

24.

Why does Atticus take a light and go over to the courthouse?

a)

Scout is wired and will not sit still while they are reading.

b)

Jem is still going on about Atticus shooting Tim Johnson.

c)

The electricity in his house is out for the night, but he wants to read anyway.

d)

He wants to sit outside the jail in case the Old Sarum bunch shows up to try and get at Tom Robinson.

25.

Who ultimately ends the standoff at the jailhouse?

a)

Atticus, by telling the men to go sleep it off.

b)

Scout, but starting a conversation with Walter Cunningham, Sr.

c)

Jem, by pretending he is hurt and needs a doctor.

d)

Dill, by telling them men that Sheriff Tate and some deputies are close by and armed.

26.

Who was the white man that sat with the group of negroes in the town square?

a)

Mr. Underwood

b)

Link Deas

c)

X Billups

d)

Dolphus Raymond

27.

Other than being "drunk" at 8:00am, what was Dolphus Raymond's sin that the people of Maycomb could not forgive?

a)

He divorced his wife.

b)

He refused to take a wife.

c)

He had "mixed children."

d)

He married a black woman.

28.

With who and where do the children sit when they finally get into the courthouse?

a)

Calpurnia; at the back of the courtroom

b)

Aunt Alexandra; right behind Atticus

c)

Rev. Sykes; in the balcony

d)

Miss Stephanie Crawford; in the middle of the courtroom.

29.

Who was the first person to testify at Tom's trial?

a)

Mayella Ewell

b)

Bob Ewell

c)

Sheriff Tate

d)

Tom Robinson

30.

Sheriff Tate testified that Mayella Ewell was beat up on the (a)   side of her face.

31.

What word can best be used to describe Bob Ewell's attitude while on the stand?

a)

Passive

b)

Arrogant

c)

Timid

d)

Low key

32.

What major revelation about Mr. Ewell does Atticus show during his cross examination of Bob Ewell?

a)

He is uneducated.

b)

He is a lousy father.

c)

He doesn't like Atticus.

d)

He is left handed.

33.

What does Jem say once this revelation comes out?

a)

"It was him!"

b)

"We've got him."

c)

"What does that mean, reverend?"

d)

"Scout, hush! I am trying to listen."

34.

What two words would you use to describe Mayella as she is on the stand and being cross examined by Atticus?

a)

Timid

b)

Aggressive

c)

Self confident

d)

Scared

e)

Unmoved

35.

What major revelation about Tom Robinson does Atticus show during Mayella's testimony?

a)

Tom had never been on her property.

b)

Tom and Mayella were engaged in a consensual relationship.

c)

Tom was a drinker and a brawler.

d)

Tom's left arm was completely useless.

36.

Based on the three facts that Atticus has shown the jury (Mayella being beat about the right side of her face, Bob Ewell being left handed, and Tom Robinson not having the use of his left hand), what can you infer about Mayella's injuries?

a)

Tom beat her with his right hand.

b)

Tom kicked her in the face.

c)

Bob Ewell beat her up.

d)

Bob Ewell beat up Tom and Mayella got in the way.

37.

Who is Mr. Underwood

a)

The real culprit in the crime against Mayella Ewell

b)

The writer/editor for the Maycomb Tribune (the newspaper)

c)

The Judge

d)

The prosecutor

38.

Who is Mr. Gilmer?

a)

The real culprit in the crime against Mayella Ewell

b)

The writer/editor of the Maycomb Tribune (the newspaper)

c)

The judge

d)

The prosecutor

39.

Tom Robinson is set to take the stand as Atticus' lone witness (as chapter 18 closes). Based on what you have read from Mayella Ewell in chapter 18, what do you think Tom's version of the events will look like? Be sure to answer using complete sentences.

4 lines
40.

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.

41.
Who was Ms. Dubose?
a)
Grumpy old woman who lived two doors down
b)
The old woman who owned Granny's Bakery
c)
The principal of Scout's school
d)
The woman who told Scout to always hold her head high
42.
What did Jem buy Scout with his birthday money?
a)
A comic book
b)
A pack of Wrigley's gum
c)
A baton
d)
A target for shooting practice
43.
What did Jem do to Ms. Dubose's yard?
a)
Peed on her Rose bush
b)
Destroyed her Camilla plant
c)
Plucked up her Azaleas
d)
Planted a weed
44.
What was his punishment?
a)
He had to go to her house and  apologize to her
b)
He had to write her an apology note
c)
He had to go in front of his church and say he was sorry
d)
He had to mow his own lawn for a month
45.
At the end of the chapter, Ms. Dubose dies.  What does she leave Jem?
a)
The book he read to her
b)
A box of candy
c)
A thank you note
d)
A Camilla
46.
Atticus said that Ms. Dubose was...
a)
most courageous person he knew
b)
the meanest old lady to ever live
c)
once a beautiful woman who let racism destroy her
d)
always feared by children since he moved to Maycomb
47.
What is the name of the Black man Atticus is defending?
a)
Tom Robinson
b)
Walter Cunningham
c)
Judge Taylor
d)
Bob Ewell
48.

Where is Dill during the summer of Chapter 12?

a)

According to his letter, Dill is in Meridian with his new father.

b)

According to his letter, Dill is in Meridian because they are too poor for him to travel.

c)

He stays in Meridian because Aunt Rachel is sick.

d)

He is back in Maycomb and he kisses Scout.

49.

Why is Calpurnia's church called First Purchase African M.E. Church?

a)

The church was the first purchase of freed African slaves

b)

The church is named after its founder, M.E. Purchase, who was African.

c)

The name is to remind people that the first thing they should spend money on (or purchase) is the church.

d)

The church is in Purchase, Alabama in the Maycomb East county.

50.

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

51.

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.

52.

What is Tom Robinson's wife's name?

a)

Helen

b)

Lulu

c)

Mary

d)

Anne Lynn

53.

Reverend Sykes locks the door of the church until...

a)

his sermon is over.

b)

people apologize to Scout and Jem.

c)

the hour is over.

d)

they collect ten dollars.

54.

For what purpose will Reverend Sykes use the money from the collection?

a)

to pay Atticus.

b)

to pay for a roof.

c)

to help Tom Robinson's family while he is in court.

d)

to pay Tom Robinson's bail money.

55.

Who appears on the Finch porch at the end of chapter 12?

a)

Aunt Alexandra

b)

Boo Radley

c)

Aunt Karen

d)

Dill

56.

What is the name of Calpurnia's son?

a)

Zack

b)

Zeebo

c)

Jamal

d)

James

57.

What is one interesting fact the children learn about Calpurnia?

a)

She leads the choir in singing and has a great voice.

b)

She talks differently around black folks.

c)

She preaches to the congregation.

d)

She can play the piano

58.

What is Tom Robinson accused of?

a)

stealing from the Ewell's.

b)

raping Mayella Ewell.

c)

Not maying Ms. Maudie on time.

d)

Giving dirty looks to white folks.

59.
Atticus is willing to let Calpurnia go because he feels they don't need her anymore.
a)
True
b)
False
60.
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.
61.
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.
62.
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.
63.
What does Aunt Alexandra believe about social class?
a)
Anybody can be a good person.
b)
People born into bad families can't help but be bad too.
c)
Nobody is truly good.
d)
Breeding and social class do not matter.
64.

The beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something

a)

Reputation

b)

sneer

c)

strenuous

d)

recollect

65.

a contemptuous or mocking smile, remark or tone

a)

tedious

b)

concede

c)

sneer

d)

chifferobe

66.

not showing due respect for another person

a)

courteous

b)

acquainted

c)

misdemeanor

d)

impudent

67.

a minor wrong doing

a)

misdemeanor

b)

sneer

c)

mocking

d)

concede

68.

unruly behavior

a)

recollect

b)

disorderly conduct

c)

acquainted

d)

courteous

69.

a solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding one's future actions or behaviors

a)

oath

b)

articulate

c)

mocking

d)

strenuous

70.

having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently

a)

sneer

b)

articulate

c)

impudent

d)

reputation

71.

consider something again, especially for a possible change of dicision

a)

proceedings

b)

courteous

c)

strenuous

d)

reconsider

72.

too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous

a)

tedious

b)

misdemeanor

c)

concede

d)

chifferobe

73.

remember something; call to mind

a)

recollect

b)

proceedings

c)

reputation

d)

sneer

74.

admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it

a)

tedious

b)

concede

c)

oath

d)

disorderly conduct

75.

an event or series of activities involving a formal or set proceedure

a)

reputation

b)

sneer

c)

proceedings

d)

strenuous

76.

polite, respectful or considerate manner

a)

courteous

b)

misdemeanor

c)

reconsider

d)

oath

77.

making fun of someone or something in a cruel way

a)

concede

b)

articulate

c)

tedious

d)

mocking

78.

mae someone aware of familiar with

a)

oath

b)

mocking

c)

acquaint

d)

strenuous

79.

a dresser with drawers on one side

a)

chifferobe

b)

sneer

c)

disorderly conduct

d)

proceedings

80.

requiring or using great exertion

a)

mocking

b)

acquaint

c)

articulate

d)

strenuous

81.

When taking the Science MCAS test in June students should

a)

try their best on each question

b)

skip school and go to the beach

c)

have someone who looks like them take their place

d)

close their eyes and hit any key on their chromebook

82.

The last day of school is

a)

July 4th every year

b)

June 18, 2022

c)

August 1st

d)

April 9, 2022

83.

SUMMER vacation is the best time to

a)

rest, relax and recharge

b)

wear heavy winter clothes so you don't freeze

c)

build a snowman in your backyard

d)

earn volunteer hours by shoveling snow and clearing off cars