WorksheetsTo Kill a Mockingbird Comprehension Check #3 Chapters 9-11
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
What was Scout's newest way of trying to get out of attending school?
Using profanity
Bullying kids
Wearing dresses
Fighting with Atticus until he gives in
Why was Jem disappointed with Atticus at the beginning of Chapter 10?
Atticus refused to go hunting with Jem.
Atticus wouldn't shoot with him and Scout.
Atticus was planning to represent a black man.
Atticus wasn't good at anything like all the other dad's in town.
Why is it a sin to kill a mockingbird?
They just sing and don't cause any harm.
They help keep the insect population down in Maycomb.
They are pleasant to look at.
They are a sacred bird to most of the churches in town.
Why does Calpurnia run outside to tell the neighbors to stay indoors?
There was a rabid dog on the loose.
Boo Radley was out terrorizing people.
There was an escaped convict on the loose.
There was a gas leak from the local factory.
Why does Scout believe that Atticus is the "bravest man who ever lived"?
He politely talks to Mrs. Dubose everyday on his way home from work.
He refuses to acknowledge her existence when she yells at him from her porch.
He chastises Mrs. Dubose for being disrespectful to his kids.
He sits with her every afternoon on the porch and discusses the events of town.
What does Jem finally do to Mrs. Dubose after he has had enough of her constant criticisms?
Destroys her camellia bushes
Destroys her rocking chair
Cusses her out in front of the whole town
Tells everyone about her morphine addiction
What is the consequence that Jem has to endure for his rash actions against Mrs. Dubose?
Read to her for an hour a day for a month
Replant her camelia bushes and tend to them
Build her a new rocking chair and sit with her on the porch
Run her errands around town for a year
Which of the following statements best encapsulates why Atticus believes Mrs. Dubose is the bravest person he ever knew?
Mrs. Dubose bravely fought against her addiction to morphine, enduring immense pain and suffering in her final days.
Mrs. Dubose stood up against the racial prejudices of Maycomb, facing ridicule and ostracism from her community.
Mrs. Dubose fearlessly confronted the injustices of the legal system, advocating for fairness and equality.
Mrs. Dubose demonstrated unparalleled courage in challenging societal norms, refusing to conform to expectations placed upon her gender.
After Uncle Jack punishes Scout for swearing, what does she accuse him of doing wrong in the whole situation?
He didn't ask for her side of the story.
Francis didn't get punished at all for swearing.
He assumed she was lying and didn't believe her side of the story.
He didn't stand up for Dill in learning what Francis said about her friend.
What is the gift that Mrs. Dubose leaves for Jem after her death (and ultimately sends him into a temper tantrum)?
A baton
A copy of the book he was reading her
A camellia flower
A note
Which of the following statements best captures the symbolism of the mockingbird within the novel?
The mockingbird symbolizes innocence and purity, as it is portrayed as a harmless creature that brings joy through its song.
The mockingbird represents the voiceless and marginalized members of society, who are treated unfairly despite not doing anything to warrant such treatment.
The mockingbird symbolizes the loss of childhood innocence, as Scout and Jem come to understand the complexities of prejudice and injustice in their community.
The mockingbird serves as a metaphor for Atticus Finch's moral integrity and compassion, as he defends the innocent and upholds justice despite societal pressures.
Scout becomes a target of bullying from her peers while at school. What is the source of this bullying?
People in Maycomb think she and Jem are trash like the Ewells.
Atticus is defending a black man accused of a heinous crime.
People know how Scout and Jem are bothering Boo Radley and they don't approve of it.
Atticus had a confrontation with Bob Ewell and people in Maycomb took Bob's side.
In a conversation between Uncle Jack and Atticus that Scout eavesdrops on, Scout is caught by Atticus. She writes that years later, he wanted her to hear the conversation. Which of the following statements best encapsulates why Atticus wanted her to hear that conversation?
Atticus wanted Scout to understand the importance of honesty and transparency in communication between family members.
Atticus aimed to teach Scout a valuable lesson about the complexities of adult relationships and the significance of empathy and understanding.
Atticus wanted Scout to learn about racial injustice and the challenges he faced as a lawyer defending Tom Robinson, hoping to instill in her a sense of social responsibility and moral integrity.
Atticus wished to impart his beliefs about courage and moral righteousness, using the conversation as a means to teach Scout about standing up for what is right, even when it's difficult.
