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TKAM Chapters 1-14 Reading Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is the narrator?

a)

"Scout" Finch

b)

"Jem" Finch

c)

Boo Radley

d)

Atticus Finch

2.

In Chapter 2, Scout starts school. Select ALL that happen on her first day:

a)

She gets hit with a ruler

b)

Miss Caroline tries to give Walter a quarter

c)

Jem breaks his elbow

d)

Scout is told not to read at home

3.

In Chapter 3, Scout doesn't want to go to school anymore. Atticus says she needs to:

a)

Consider things from others' point of view

b)

Go to sleep early

c)

Finish her homework

d)

Spend more time at the Ewells' helping out

4.

What prizes did Scout find in the old tree in Chapter 4? Select ALL that apply:

a)

2 pieces of Wrigley's gum

b)

2 old pennies in a shiny box

c)

2 books

d)

2 spinning tops with strings

5.

How did Scout end up in the Radleys' yard?

a)

She was rolling in a tire

b)

She fell out of the swing

c)

She was dared by Jem to touch the porch

d)

She was chasing a stray cat

6.

What does Jem believe has happened to Boo Radley?

a)

He thinks the whole story is made up and Boo isn't even real.

b)

He died and is stuck in the chimney.

c)

He ran away long ago and hasn't lived in Maycomb for years.

7.

What specific instruction does Miss Maudie give Scout?

a)

To obey Miss Caroline, regardless of her unfair treatment.

b)

To stay off her lawn.

c)

To call "Boo" by his real name, "Arthur".

8.

Which is the strongest piece of evidence that Jem is becoming more like an adult?

a)

"He was difficult to live with, inconsistent, moody" (Lee 153).

b)

"...several times he went so far as to tell me what to do" (Lee 153).

c)

"I must be patient with him and disturb him as little as possible" (Lee 153).

d)

"Don't you fret too much over Mister Jem - "

"Mister Jem?" [Scout asks].

"Yeah, he's just about Mister Jem now." (Lee 153).

9.

How does Calpurnia try to cheer up Scout when she doesn't understand these changing behaviors Jem shows?

a)

Calpurnia sets Scout up with a writing tablet for more practice.

b)

Calpurnia offers for Scout to come in the kitchen any time she's feeling lonely.

c)

Calpurnia gives Scout a puppy.

d)

Calpurnia reminds Scout that it is almost time for Dill to arrive.

10.

What has happened to have Calpurnia bring Jem and Scout to church with them on Sunday?

a)

State legislature was called into an emergency session and Atticus had to attend.

b)

There have been death threats against Atticus

c)

She lost a bet, so she had to bring Jem and Scout with her.

d)

She wanted to show them where Tom Robinson lived.

11.

Why does Aunt Alexandra stay with the children?

a)

Because She Loves Them.

b)

To influence jscout with "feminine Influence"

c)

To babysit Scout and Jem

12.

Why did DIll run away?

a)

His parents are mean to him

b)

His parents treat him like he is younger than he actually is

c)

He was dared to do it by the kids at his school

d)

His parents didn't pay enough attention to him

13.

With what you've read in the book so far, what is one theme (lesson) that has been explored? [You do not have to cite from the text, but please describe specific examples.]

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14.

Why is the town so upset that Atticus is defining Tob Robinson? What is the context of the time period that influences these behaviors and beliefs? Be specific with your response.

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15.

In what ways was Mrs. Dubose heroic?

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