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WorksheetsTKAM Chapters 1-15 Extra Credit Review
Total questions: 84
Worksheet time: 3hrs 48mins
Which term describes walking at a slow, relaxed pace down the street?
wallowing
amble
vexation
flinty
Which adjective describes someone who wishes to do harm to others?
taciturn
placidly
cordially
malevolent
Which noun means a preference or special liking for something?
vexation
predilection
entailment
tranquility
Which term describes something that looks hazy, like a cloud?
melancholy
auspicious
flinty
nebulous
Which verb means indulging in an unrestrained way, such as in self-pity?
placidly
ambling
wallowing
judiciously
Which noun refers to a legal situation regarding the use of inherited property?
predilection
entailment
vexation
tranquility
Which noun names the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried?
vexation
auspicious
melancholy
tranquility
Which adverb describes speaking in a warm and friendly way?
cordially
placidly
judiciously
taciturn
Which noun means peacefulness or serenity?
predilection
entailment
melancholy
tranquility
Which adverb means acting with good judgment or sense?
placidly
nebulous
cordially
judiciously
Which noun names a feeling of pensive sadness with no obvious cause?
melancholy
vexation
entailment
tranquility
Which adjective describes doing something calmly and quietly?
cordially
placidly
malevolent
taciturn
Which sentence uses wallowing correctly in context?
The pig was wallowing lazily in the cool mud
The teacher wallowing questions at the noisy class
The chef was wallowing spices into the hot soup
The runner wallowing past the finish line in haste
Which sentence demonstrates vexation accurately?
The sunset vexation softly over the calm lake
His repeated humming caused her great vexation
The bakery sold vexation as a sweet new pastry
The coach shouted vexation to start the game
Which sentence best illustrates tranquility?
The lake at dawn was full of deep tranquility
The band’s drummer shouted tranquility at fans
The referee signaled tranquility to stop the match
The engine roared tranquility into the busy street
Choose the sentence that shows someone acting judiciously.
They judiciously ignored every safety guideline
He judiciously screamed without thinking at all
She judiciously compared offers before deciding
We judiciously forgot the rules during the test
Select the sentence that uses placidly to show calm action.
The horse stood placidly by the shaded fence
The crowd cheered placidly at the wild game
The thunder cracked placidly across the sky
She argued placidly with angry shouting
Which term best fits: lift or haul a heavy thing with great effort?
quelled
omit
heaved
hearten
A feeling of being perplexed and confused is called what?
coward
ripple
peculiar
bewilderment
Which adjective describes a place deserted of people and in bleak, dismal emptiness?
desolate
peculiar
burdensome
feeble
Which adjective means difficult to carry out or fulfill; taxing?
desolate
feeble
peculiar
burdensome
A small wave or series of waves on a surface, often from a slight breeze, is a what?
prowess
legislature
ripple
diversion
Approaching and addressing someone boldly or aggressively is to do what?
quelled
accosted
omitted
hearten
To leave out or exclude someone or something, intentionally or forgetfully, is to do what?
accost
omit
hearten
quell
Giving up something of value for the sake of something else is called what?
prowess
diversion
sacrifice
compensation
Which adjective means different from the usual or normal?
peculiar
burdensome
feeble
desolate
An instance of turning something aside from its course is a what?
quell
diversion
omit
ripple
Which sentence uses accost correctly?
The reporter accosted the sadness with chocolate
The reporter accosted a ripple through the lake
The reporter accosted by winning a gold medal
The reporter accosted the mayor with rapid questions
Which sentence best uses quell correctly?
The teacher quelled the argument before it escalated
The teacher quelled by lifting heavy boxes alone
The teacher quelled a peculiar cat with six toes
The teacher quelled the dessert as a sacrifice
Which sentence uses the word feeble correctly in context?
Her feeble excuse barely convinced anyone
The feeble storm shattered every window downtown
They built a feeble bridge to carry heavy trucks
A feeble runner won the marathon easily
Choose the sentence that correctly uses quelled.
The coach quelled the trophy after the game
The teacher quelled the rumors with clear facts
The chef quelled the recipe by adding salt
The artist quelled a painting in one day
Which sentence shows the meaning of omit?
She decided to omit the last paragraph
He omitted to add more details everywhere
We omit when we include all possible points
They omit by expanding the report drastically
Select the sentence that uses sacrifice appropriately.
He made a sacrifice by waking up late
She sacrificed her free time to help a friend
They sacrificed by buying extra snacks
We sacrifice when we avoid studying entirely
Which sentence correctly uses peculiar?
Their peculiar routine matched everyone else
His peculiar voice sounded completely average
The peculiar law was the same as usual
The peculiar smell made everyone curious
Which sentence best conveys coward?
Coward means a brave hero in every crisis
The coward protested injustices publicly
A coward refused to defend a helpless classmate
The coward volunteered to lead the rescue
Choose the sentence that uses compensation correctly.
They compensated the cake with more frosting
Compensation means doing extra homework today
The company offered compensation for lost wages
He asked for compensation to avoid working
Which sentence shows diversion appropriately?
Diversion means finishing an assignment early
The teacher used diversion to summarize formulas
A diversion completed the contract quickly
The roadwork created a diversion around the bridge
Which word best fits: causing shock or dismay; horrific?
venerable
appalling
prominent
formidable
Select the word that means forming a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.
infallible
deliberate
speculative
encumbered
Which adjective describes something difficult to find, catch, or achieve?
formidable
venerable
prominent
elusive
Choose the verb that means to cause someone to become hostile or angry.
antagonize
dispell
gnaw
spectate
Which noun names the state of being superior?
superiority
defiance
futility
evaluation
Select the adjective meaning incapable of making mistakes or being wrong.
infallible
formidable
speculative
deliberate
Which word means the making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something?
futility
defiance
preoccupation
evaluation
Pick the adjective that means getting a great deal of respect because of age, wisdom, or character.
appalling
elusive
prominent
venerable
Which adverb means done consciously and intentionally?
deliberately
boldly
persistently
impressively
Choose the noun meaning open resistance; bold disobedience.
spectator
superiority
futility
defiance
Select the noun that means pointlessness or uselessness.
futility
defiance
evaluation
preoccupation
Pick the adjective that means important; famous.
prominent
elusive
venerable
speculative
Which adjective describes inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, or capable?
formidable
infallible
deliberate
appalling
Choose the verb meaning to bite at or nibble something persistently.
gnaw
dispel
encumber
antagonize
Which noun names a person who watches at a show, game, or other event?
superiority
evaluation
defiance
spectator
Select the verb that means to make a doubt, feeling, or belief disappear.
dispel
speculate
encumber
gnaw
Which sentence uses appalling correctly?
The appalling smell from the dumpster made us gag.
The appalling whisper calmed the crowd softly.
The appalling map helped us find the route.
The appalling runner finished first without effort.
Which sentence shows correct use of speculation?
Speculation tasted sour like lemons today.
Speculation walked the dog around the block.
Speculation painted the fence bright blue yesterday.
There was speculation about the coach’s sudden resignation.
What is Atticus Finch’s profession?
Doctor
Lawyer
Teacher
Sheriff
Who is Calpurnia?
The Finch's cook
The Finch's neighbor
The Finch's enemy
The narrator's teacher
What is a "mockingbird" in the book?
A medium-sized songbird, a bit more slender than a thrush and with a longer tail.
A symbol of resistance and revolution
A tool used to foreshadow when something bad or evil is going to happen in the book
A symbol of someone who doesn't do anything to harm others and brings joy to the world.
Who fixed Jem's pants?
Nathan Radley
Miss Maudie
Boo Radley
Calpurnia
Who is Jem?
Atticus' nephew
Scout's Brother
Miss Rachael's nephew who visits in the summer
The town paperboy
Atticus says that, even though it will be difficult, he must take on the Tom Robinson case because ________
He wouldn't be able to hold his head up in town
He knows it's the right and just thing to do
He wouldn't be able to ask Jem and Scout to do anything again
All of these options are true
Scout and Jem are surprised to learn in Chapter 10 that Atticus (a)
In Chapter 12, Calpurnia takes Jem and Scout to
(a)
With the exception of Lula, how do most of the congregation at Calpurnia's church treat Jem and Scout?
They are hostile and mean.
They call them names.
They are welcoming and friendly.
They don't care at all that they are there and ignore them.
Why is it a sin to kill a mockingbird?
They don't cause any harm.
They are innocent.
They only make music for people to enjoy.
All of these answers are true.
Atticus goes to the (a) in the middle of the night to protect Tom Robinson.
What does Atticus say "real courage" is?
A man with a gun
A lynch mob
When you know you can't win, but you try anyway
Using your fists to fight
Discuss the impact of social class on the characters' lives in Maycomb.
It leads to equal treatment for all characters
It only affects their fashion choices
It determines their status, opportunities, and treatment within the community.
It has no impact on their lives
How does Atticus Finch demonstrate his role as a father to Scout and Jem?
By ignoring their needs and desires
By teaching important life lessons, leading by example, and showing unconditional love and support.
By being absent and uninvolved in their lives
By being overly strict and controlling
Describe the character of Scout and how she evolves throughout the first 15 chapters.
Scout evolves from a curious and innocent young girl to someone who understands the complexities of society and learns important lessons about empathy and understanding.
Scout becomes a skilled hunter and tracker
Scout becomes a selfish and uncaring individual
Scout remains the same throughout the first 15 chapters
What is the name of the Maycomb trash collector that Jem and Scout see at church in Chapter 12?
Jeb.
James.
Zeebo.
Dill.
What does Scout observe for the first time that makes her scream for Atticus saying that the world is ending in Chapter 8?
Snow.
Rain.
Hail.
A tornado.
Who or what does Aunt Alexandra suggest Atticus should get rid of?
Calpurnia
Scout
Dill
his secretary
Where does Scout find Dill in Chapter 14?
hiding in the closet
on the back porch
under her bed
in Jem's room
