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WorksheetsTKAM Part 1 Test Review
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 52mins
Who is Maycomb's gossip?
Miss Maudie
Mrs. Dubose
Aunt Alexandra
Miss Stephanie Crawford
Who is the family that is the disgrace of Maycomb county for three generations?
The Finches
The Cunninghams
The Ewells
The Radleys
What are Scout and Jem's feelings about Boo Radley at the beginning of the novel?
They admire him.
They wish to befriend him.
They are indifferent to him.
They are fearful and curious.
Who is the character that dies a hero after her addiction to Morphine?
Aunt Alexandra
Mrs. Dubose
Simone Finch
Miss Stephanie Crawford
What is Boos' overall purpose for leaving gifts in the knothole of the tree for the children?
He is trying to establish a line of communication with the children so that they can develop a trusting friendship with one another.
The children are poor, and he wants them to have nice things.
Boo isn't leaving the children gifts; his brother Mr. Nathan Radley is leaving them gifts.
He hopes that the gifts will distract the children and make them leave him alone.
The two Indian-head pennies that the kids found in the knothole of the tree represent good luck. This is an example of what literary term?
idiom
personification
metaphor
symbolism
How do Jem ad Scout's perception of Mrs. Dubose change after her death?
They continue to dislike her.
They forget about her quickly.
They see her as a hero.
They think she was a misunderstood person.
Who is Atticus's client who he will represent in court?
Tim Johnson
Tom Robinson
Jem Finch
Jack Hale
Why does Mr. Nathan Radley say he filled the knothole with cement?
To stop the children from climbing the tree
To prevent Boo from communicating with the children
To store food for the winter
To prevent the tree from dying
Which family is an honest, poor farming family?
The Ewells
The Callaways
The Cunninghams
The Finches
The following quote is an example of what literary term?
"Smoke was rolling off our house and Miss Rachel's house like fog off a riverbank."
simile
metaphor
personification
foreshadowing
Who is the protagonist of the story?
Jem
Scout
Atticus
Boo Radley
Who is the narrator of our story?
Scout's mother
Harper Lee
Scout
Atticus
Why did Atticus want Scout to hear what he was saying to Uncle Jack?
He knew how hard things were going to be, and he wanted her to know that she should fight anyone who insulted her or the family.
He didn't want her to hear, and he didn't know she was there.
Atticus wanted her to tell Jem.
Atticus knew that telling her directly wouldn't work' he knew she'd listen better and remember if she was spying on him.
Who is the character described as the ghost of a man who hasn't been seen by Maycomb in more than 30 years?
Boo Radley
Atticus Finch
Nathan Radley
Zeebo
Based on the following quote, what can the reader infer about Miss Maudie?
"[Miss Maudie's] speech was crisp for a Maycomb County inhabitant. She called us by all our names, and when she grinned she reveleaed two minute gold prongs clipped to her eye-teeth... with a click of her tongue she thrust out her bridgework, a gesture of cordiality that cemented our friendship."
She does not take care of herself very well based on her appearance.
She has problems speaking because of her fake teeth.
She is well educated and proper. She is friendly and kind, especially to Scout.
She is only kind to a few people she encounters, and she tries to avoid men at all costs.
What does Atticus mean when he says, "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view"?
You should trust everyone you meet.
People are all the same.
Empathy and understanding are important.
Everyone has secrets they hide.
When Scout rolls into the Radley front yard, what does she hear inside of the house?
A dog barking
Boo Radley laughing
A loud bang that sounds like a gunshot
Two people arguing
What do Jem, Dill, and Scout do on Dill's last night of summer in Maycomb?
They sneak into the schoolyard through the Radley backyard.
They sneak into the Radley backyard to try to see Boo Radely through the window.
They play hide and go seek in the Radley backyard.
They play strip poker, where Jem loses his pants to Dill.
What time period is the novel set in?
1960s
1950s
1940s
1930s
What does Scout begin to understnad about her father after their conversation about the Cunninghams?
He is indifferent to others.
He is very wealthy.
He cares about everyone in Maycomb, regardless of their social status.
He is strict and unforgiving.
How do the children feel when Nathan Radley fills the knothole with cement?
Angry and sad
Relieved
Indifferent
Amused
What does Jem suspect about the reason Nathan Radley filled the knothole?
It was to protect the tree.
It was because he hates children.
It was to protect the tree.
It was to keep Boo from giving them more gifts.
Who is an honest man?
Jem Finch
Boo Radley
Bob Ewell
Atticus Finch
What does Calpurnia do when Scout criticizes Walter Cunningham's eating habits?
Scolds her and teaches her a lesson.
Ignores her
Laughs it off
Sends her to her room
What does Atticus emphasize about the legal system and justice in his defense of Tom Robinson?
The need for personal advancement.
The value of public opinion
The necessity of fairness and integrity.
The importance of winning at all costs.
What is the significance of having a new teacher who is not from Maycomb on her first day of school?
Miss Caroline is proof that only southern states suffered from the Great Depression
Miss Caroline shows us why the state of Alabama is racist and backwards in all parts but Winston county.
Miss Caroline shows us the importance of community and reaching out to others in times of need.
Through Miss Caroline's learning about Maycomb, we learn information about Maycomb and its residents.
The following quote is an example of which literary term?
"Jem and I were trotting in our orbit one mild October afternoon..."
personification
metaphor
simile
idiom
Who is the mother-figure to the Finch children?
Aunt Alexandra
Miss Maudie
Calpurnia
Miss Stephanie Crawford
What lesson does Atticus hope to teach Jem and scout through their interactions with Mrs. Dubose?
The importance of being polite to others.
The value of time.
The importance of revenge.
The true meaning of courage.
Who is the level-headed, mild-tempered Finch child?
Scout
Jem
Alexandra
Jack
What economic crisis happened during the same time period as the book is set in?
The Wall Street Crash
The Foreclosure Crisis
The Banking Crash of 1929
The Great Depression
Jem loses his pants while escaping from the Radley yard. He returns later to find them. What is unusual about Jem's pants when he retrieves them from the Radley fence?
There was anote from Boo in the pocket of the pants.
They are missing entirely.
They are neatly folded and sewn up where he ripped them.
They were still stuck in the fence, but the pants were in a different location on the fence than he remembered.
Why does Atticus admire Mrs. Dubose?
For her kindness to his children
For her bravery in overcoming her addiction
For her wealth and social status
For her gardening skills
Who is Scout's teacher that tries to implement a new learning strategy?
Ms. Maudie
Ms. Claudia
Ms. Stephanie
Ms. Caroline
Who is described as a drunk that doesn't take care of his kids?
Bob Ewell
Jimmy Cunningham
Mr. Avery
Heck Tate
Who is the optimistic character who loves her flowers?
Miss Maudie Atkinson
Mrs. Dubose
Miss Stephanie Crawford
Miss Caroline
What is an object, a person, a situation, or an action that has a literal meaning in a story but suggests or represents other meanings?
metaphor
symbol
personification
attribute
When Jem tells Atticus about all the Boo Radley has done for the kids, Atticus says he won't tell anyone, but he does tell Miss Maudie. Why does he tell Miss Maudie?
He often lies to his children' this is just another example of that.
The pair is secretly dating, so he tells her everything.
He knows he can trust her to keep a secret.
He is trying to ear Miss Maudie's trust because she does not trust him.
What is the name of the set of laws that legalize segregation and racism of African Americas?
Jim Crow Laws
The 15th Amendment
Slavery
The Civil Rights Movement
What is the attitude of the author or character towards a subject?
mood
inference
metaphor
tone
What is the setting of the novel?
Monroeville
Mooreville
Mobile
Maycomb
Who is Maycomb's sheriff?
Mr. Raymond
Zeebo
Mr. Avery
Heck Tate
What is Atticus referring to when he says he hopes Jem and Scout can make it through the trial "without catching Maycomb's usual disease"?
Racism
Sexism
Rabies
Cooties
How does Jem's behavior towards Scout change after he begins to mature?
He becomes more lenient.
He becomes more protective.
He becomes more distant.
He becomes more aggressive.
What character(s) might the mockingbird represent?
Scout
Boo Radley
Tom Robinson
Mrs. Dubose
How does Jem show emotional growth after the knothole is filled?
He emotionally shuts down.
He begins to understand complex adult decisions.
He becomes more rebellious.
He stops crying over small things.
What is a comparison that does not use like or as?
simile
metaphor
personification
allusion
Which of the following quotes is an example of direct characterization?
"We were at all times free to interrupt Atticus for a translation when it was beyond our understanding."
"The girl-doll wore bands. So did I."
"Dill blushed and Jem told me to hush."
"Atticus ain't ever whipped me since I can remember. I wanta keep it that way."
What literary term means reading between the lines?
infer
assume
imply
allusion
What is Atticus's profession?
Lawyer
Doctor
Banker
Professor
How does Scout initially react to starting scool?
She is fearful.
She is indifferent.
She is excited.
She is disappointed.
What is giving human qualities to a non-human thing?
symbolism
idiom
personification
characterization
Who unexpectedly gives Scout a blanket during the fire at Miss Maudie's house?
Boo Radley
Mr. Avery
Jem
Miss Maudie
What literary term means how the reader feels or the emotion evoked by the work?
characterization
tone
hyperbole
mood
How does Atticus feel about using his shooting skills?
He sees it as an unfair advantage and a last resort.
He believes it is a gift from God.
He thinks it is a dangerous talent.
He is proud and shows it off.
What is to communicate an idea or feeling without saying it directly?
imply
infer
word choice
atmosphere
Which of the following statements is true pertaining to Jem and Scout's understanding of Boo Radley at the end of Chapter 6?
Jem is beginning to realie that Boo is the one leaving the gifts in the knothole and the one who sewed his pants up. He now realizes Boo is kind. Scout is still scared of the Radley place and Boo.
Scout and Jem both realize that Boo is the one leaving the gifts in the knothole of the tree, and they understand that Boo wants a relationship with them.
Scout and Jem are both so scared after almost being shot in the backyard of the Radley house that they resolve to never return or attempt to leave Boo a note again.
Jem and Scout were caught by Atticus the night that they snuck into the Radley backyard, and they have been forbidden from ever going back. Atticus says that if they mess with Boo again, they will be sent to boarding school.
How does Atticus killing the dog change Scout's view of her father?
She loses respect for him.
She feels ashamed of him.
She becomes fearful of him.
She gains a new admiration for him.
What literary term is defined as how an author gives us information about a character?
author's voice
characterization
word choice
imply
What does Miss Maudie's reaction about her house burning down show us about her?
She is a pessimist because she cries all day and refuses to work in her garden any more.
She is a liar because she tells the children she isn't upset, but she tells Atticus she is upset.
She is an optimistic person because she will not let this get her down.
She reacts like people typically would whenever their house burns down.
What is a comparison using like or as?
simile
metaphor
comparison
alliteration
Atticus knows that he is not going to win the Tom Robinson case. Why is he taking the case anyways?
The man is a good friend of the family's.
He needs the money.
It is the right thing to do.
He is forced to or he'll lose his job.
What is the main point of Part 1 of the novel?
To make the reader partial to the Finch family
To introduce and establish setting, characters, and central conflict of the story
To give the reader a proper understanding of Jim Crow laws
To make the reader partial to the Finch family
How does Miss Maudie describe Boo Radley when talking to Scout?
As a friendly person who keeps to himself
As a dangerous criminal
As a traveler who comes and goes
As a ghost haunting the neighborhood
What literary term is defined as the time and place of a story?
foreshadowing
characterization
setting
location
What lesson does Atticus teach Jem and Scout after shooting the rabid dog?
It's important to always be prepared.
Being skilled makes you superior to others.
Never trust a mad dog.
Courage is not a man with a gun in his hand.
What does Scout learn about the Cunningham family from Atticus?
They pay back their debts with food and service.
They are wealthy.
They own a large plantation.
They are new to town.
What is the environmental crisis America faces during the time period the novel is set in?
The Dust Bowl
The Drought of 1930
The California Gold Rush
The Snow Storm of 1932
Which character does not think Atticus is doing a good job raising his children?
Miss Caroline
Miss Maudie Atkinson
Aunt Alexandra
Miss Stephanie Crawford
