WorksheetsTKaM - Chp 24-31 - Assessment
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 37mins
Atticus shares an interesting detail with David, Olivia, and Hannah: during the trial, one of the jurymen is actually related to a family they all know! This juror starts off strongly believing Tom is innocent, but after some heated discussions, the other jurymen convince him to change his mind. Can you guess which family this juror is connected to?
a. Dill's family in Meridian
b. Dolphus Raymond
c. Miss Stephanie Crawford
d. Miss Maudie Atkinson
e. Walter Cunningham
After the trial, Jem shares a thoughtful moment with Nora, Maya, and Aria. He says, "If there’s just one kind of folks, why can’t they get along with each other? If they’re all alike, why do they go out of their way to despise each other? Scout, I think I’m beginning to understand something. I think I’m beginning to understand why Boo Radley’s stayed shut up in the house all this time… it’s because __________________________.” How does Jem finish this sentence?
a. ...he's lost his way.
b. ...he wants to stay inside.
c. ...he is truly crazy.
d. ...he needs to stay inside.
e. ...he can't stand the people on the outside.
During a lively classroom discussion, Mason, Zoe, and Kai are talking about Mrs. Merriweather's description of her black housekeeper. How does Mrs. Merriweather describe her?
a. proud
b. ungrateful
c. scary
d. happy
e. hateful
During Aunt Alexandra's Missionary Circle, Michael and Evelyn are discussing Mrs. Merriweather's behavior. Which word do they think best describes her?
a. poor
b. jealous
c. hypocritical
d. saintly
e. brave
Sophia and Grace are discussing the events in 'To Kill a Mockingbird' when Atticus comes home unexpectedly early. What shocking news does Scout learn about Tom Robinson?
a. Other prisoners in the jail were racist and killed him.
b. Tom was shot while trying to escape from prison.
c. A mob broke into the jail and killed him.
d. Tom got very ill and died in prison because he was not allowed to see a doctor
e. Tom was freed after the retrial.
Imagine Maya is on trial for a crime she didn't commit. What word means to free Maya from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty?
acquit
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afflict
indict
interdict
Jackson, Kai, and Arjun are having a debate about their favorite ice cream flavors. One of them is refusing to be persuaded or to change his mind, no matter what the others say. What word best describes this stubborn attitude?
adamant
accepting
afflicting
afficionado
arcane
Harper and Nora are reading Ch. 25 together when Jem stops Scout from squashing a roly-poly. What reason does Jem give for not letting Scout kill it?
c. "They don't bother you."
a. "That's just mean."
b. "You'll get bug guts everywhere."
d. "Let me do it. I'll be faster."
e. "A life saved is a life saved."
Evelyn, Avery, and Hannah are discussing Mr. Underwood's editorial about Tom's death. What vivid comparison does Mr. Underwood use to describe Tom's tragic end?
a. He didn't write about Tom's death
b. The ultimate retribution for the sins of the community
c. The final death rattle of the justice system
d. The crucifixion of Jesus
e. The senseless slaughter of songbirds
During a lively debate in class, Isla suggests they should break off (a meeting, legal case, or game) with the intention of resuming it later. What word best describes Isla's suggestion?
adjourn
alienate
infiltrate
alleviate
adjudicate
Priya just read a story where the hero felt an emotion that was very great or intense. Which word best describes this state, quality, or emotion?
profound
probate
parole
parochial
pareidolia
James and Ava sat in class, remembering how “the events of the summer hung over us like smoke in a closed room.” What literary device is used in this sentence?
a. simile
b. metaphor
c. personification
d. hyperbole
During a lively classroom discussion about the rise of Hitler in Germany, Scout’s teacher, Miss Gates, declares, “Over here we don’t believe in persecuting anybody. Persecution comes from people who are prejudiced. Prejudice,” she enunciated carefully. “There are no better people in the world than the Jews, and why Hitler doesn’t think so is a mystery to me.” Later, Scout shares some eye-opening details about Miss Gates with her friends Michael, Emma, and Arjun. Based on what Scout reveals, what can we as readers conclude about Miss Gates?
a. She secretly dislikes Jews.
b. She doesn't really understand who Hitler is.
c. She is a neophyte (someone who is newly converted to a belief or a position).
d. She only said this to convince Scout to help her with a project.
e. She is a hypocrite (someone who says one thing but acts another way).
After Snuffles the Cat shredded Priya's brand new jacket, even though it was an accident, Priya went after Snuffles with a _______________________!
impassive
raconteur
vengeance
stolidly
During a family trip to the grocery store, 5-year-old Noah threw himself on the floor and started wailing because he couldn't get his favorite cereal. He was acting very _________________!
infantile
impassive
insecure
infertile
During the lively Halloween pageant, Anika and Samuel are excited to see what costume Scout will wear. Can you guess Scout's unique role in the show?
a. a cow
b. an angel
c. a rabbit
d. a ham
e. a tomato
Imagine Maya, Anika, and Isla are discussing the troubles faced by Tom Robinson's wife, Helen. What unsettling thing did Bob Ewell do to her?
a. He steals her purse.
b. He spreads vicious rumors about her around town.
c. He asks her out on a date.
d. He followed her to work and made her feel afraid.
James and Benjamin are discussing a strange event in town. What unusual thing happens to Judge Taylor?
a. He mysteriously disappears.
b. He notices that someone has been following him.
c. He wakes up to see Boo Radley staring in his window.
d. Someone tries to break into his house.
e. He becomes very ill and the doctor thinks he has been poisoned.
As Scout, Jem, and their friends Oliver and Evelyn walk towards school for the pageant, what unexpected event happens to them along the way?
a. Cecil Jacobs jumps out and scares them
b. Bob Ewell follows them
c. Boo Radley scares them
d. They argue with Francis
e. They get lost
At the school pageant, something unexpected happens! What goes wrong during the performance featuring Kai, Arjun, and Sophia?
a. Scout forgets her costume.
b. Scout trips as she walks across the stage.
c. Scout runs into Mrs. Merriweather onstage and knocks her over.
d. Most of the children forget their lines.
e. Scout misses her cue and comes out late.
Imagine David, Aria, and Liam are walking home from the pageant with Jem and Scout. What unexpected event happens to Jem and Scout on their way home?
a. Bob Ewell attacks them
b. Scout is hit by a car
c. They get in a fight with Cecil Jacobs
d. They are kidnapped
e. They get lost
During a lively classroom discussion, Aria, Anika, and Avery are debating Sheriff Tate's thoughts on Scout's Halloween costume. What surprising conclusion does Sheriff Tate come to about Scout's costume?
a. Her costume was so heavy it probably pushed Bob Ewell's knife into his own chest
b. The wire in her costume probably saved her life
c. It was the stupidest costume he had ever seen
d. The costume is probably what attracted Boo Radley
e. The costume slowed her down and made it easier for Bob Ewell to attack her
During a mysterious moment in 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' Scout, along with her friends Arjun and Scarlett, encounters a 'countryman' she can't quite recognize at first. Who is this mysterious figure?
a. Simon Taylor
b. Bob Ewell
c. Dolphus Raymond
d. Boo Radley
e. Walter Cunningham, Sr.
Elijah, Emma, and Priya are discussing the dramatic events in 'To Kill a Mockingbird.' Can you help them settle the debate: Who is the mysterious hero that kills Bob Ewell?
a. Heck Tate
b. Boo Radley
c. Tom Robinson
d. Jem
e. Atticus
Ava and Daniel are debating a mystery from 'To Kill a Mockingbird.' Why does Heck Tate insist that Bob Ewell fell on his own knife, even though Abigail thinks there might be more to the story?
a. He is a compulsive liar.
b. He wants to protect Boo Radley.
c. He is confused in his mind.
d. He doesn't want Atticus to know who really did it.
e. He believes that is what really happened.
In the last chapter, Charlotte and Arjun are discussing what makes Scout feel sad. What is it that truly touches Scout's heart?
a. Bob Ewell is dead, and she will never get to see him again.
b. No one understands how she feels.
c. Boo gave them so much, and they had never given anything to him.
d. She is getting older and will never get to be a little girl again.
e. Atticus will never get to prove Tom Robinson's innocence.
Olivia, Mason, and Maya just finished both reading the book and watching the movie adaptation. Which did you enjoy more—the book or the movie? Share your thoughts and tell us why! Please write at least five GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT complete sentences about your experience. Remember, one sentence responses, flippant answers, or responses with major grammar, punctuation, and spelling mistakes will be graded accordingly. Make your answer interesting and let us know which version captured your imagination more!
What is Jem's reaction to the verdict in Chapter 22?
He's extremely happy Tom is found innocent.
He's incredibly upset Tom is found guilty.
He doesn't understand the verdict; he's confused.
He's angry and yells at the jury.
What other Maycomb citizen openly says Tom's death was wrong?
Miss Crawford
Mr. Radley
Mr. Underwood
Mrs. Dubose's ghost
By Chapter 27, it is made obvious that _______________ has a grudge on people involved in the court case.
Helen Robinson (Tom's wife)
Heck Tate (the sheriff)
Bob Ewell (Mayella's father)
Judge Taylor
