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ELA 8 Chapter 3 Review

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Walter claims he almost died his first year of school because:

a)

he ate one of the poisoned pecans from the Radley trees

b)

he almost drown in a fish pond.

c)

he fell from a tree.

d)

he was attacked by a dog.

2.

Walter has been unable to pass the first grade because:

a)

he struggles with reading skills.

b)

he is frequently absent from school.

c)

he excels in all subjects.

d)

he has to stay home to help with the farming.

3.

At dinner, what does Walter do that surprises Scout?

a)

He eats with his hands

b)

He pours syrup all over his food.

c)

He refuses to eat anything.

d)

He leaves the table early.

4.

Calpurnia tells Scout as a result of her outburst:

a)

She must learn to respect her guests and not judge others..

b)

She should never speak at the dinner table.

c)

She is not allowed to eat dessert.

d)

She will be punished by Atticus.

5.

What do the kids first think causes Miss Caroline to scream, and what is the real reason she screams?

a)

The kids think Miss Caroline screams because of a mouse, but she actually screams because of a cootie in Burris Ewell's hair.

b)

The kids think Miss Caroline screams because of a spider, but she actually screams because of a loud noise.

c)

The kids think Miss Caroline screams because of a bad smell, but she actually screams because of a broken window.

d)

The kids think Miss Caroline screams because of a prank, but she actually screams because of a spilled drink.

6.

Why do the Ewell children only come to school on the first day?

a)
They only come to school for special events and holidays.
b)
The Ewell children only come to school on the first day because their father does not prioritize education.
c)
Their father encourages them to pursue education regularly.
d)
The Ewell children attend school every day to learn.
7.

What do you think is the most likely reason many Maycomb children need to stay at home for the rest of the year?

a)

The economic hardships increase their family responsibilities.

b)

Their lack of interest in education keeps them understanding why they should attend school.

c)

Literacy rates decreased in this time period, so no one could read anyway.

d)

Their crippling fear of social interactions forced many students to stay home.

8.

What logical inference can be made based on the way Burris treats Miss Caroline?

a)

Burris admires Miss Caroline and is persuaded to come to school daily so he must have a supportive home environment.

b)

Burris is overly polite to Miss Caroline so he must have a crush on her.

c)

Burris seeks to help Miss Caroline so he must come from a good family.

d)

Burris exhibits a lack of respect for authority, especially women so he must see this demonstrated at home.

9.

What is Atticus’s solution when Scout tells him that she doesn’t want to go back to school?

a)

Atticus encourages Scout to try to understand her teacher and that they can keep their reading a secret.

b)
Atticus advises Scout to confront her teacher directly.
c)
Atticus tells Scout to ignore her teacher's instructions.
d)
Atticus suggests that Scout should skip school altogether.
10.

What do we learn about the Ewell family from Scout and Atticus’s conversation?

a)
The Ewell family follows all societal rules and customs.
b)
The Ewell family is poor, uneducated, and does not follow societal norms.
c)
The Ewell family is known for their strong community ties.
d)
The Ewell family is wealthy and well-educated.
11.

Which is a logical inference that can be made from the way Walter eats his lunch?

a)

Walter doesn't like Cal's cooking so he has to cover up the taste.

b)

He's bored talking about farming so he wants to see what reaction he'll get by dumping the syrup.

c)

He's not sure when he'll get that many calories/energy again, so he better make the best of it.

d)

Everyone in Walter's family must dump syrup on every meal.

12.

What is a logical inference that can be made based on the following quote: "'I missed you today, she said. 'The house got so lonesome 'long about two o' clock I had to turn on the radio.'"

a)

Cal regularly listens to the radio to drown out the kids' constant racket.

b)

Cal should really only work at the Finch's half time now.

c)

Cal is adjusting well to both kids being at school now and is thankful for the peace and quiet.

d)

Cal can tell that Scout has had a tough day and is trying to comfort her.

13.

Which of the following is a logical inference that can be made about Mr. Ewell's hunting habits?

a)

People turn him in because he's a known criminal.

b)

Everyone turns a blind eye with the hopes that he's at least feeding his kids with what he kills.

c)

The community brings the Ewell family game that they hunt as well.

d)

Mr. Ewell toes the line in all other aspects of life, so they let him hunt whenever he wants.

14.

Read the following quote from chapter 3: "First of all...if you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you'll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view...until you climb into his skin and walk around in it." Which theme (lesson) is Atticus conveying to his daughter?

a)

Growing up is a part of life.

b)

It takes courage to stand up for what you believe in.

c)

Appearances can be deceiving.

d)

Truly trying to relate to others is an essential life skill.