Final Test for To Kill A Mockingbird

1. CHARACTER IDENTIFICATION - CHOOSE THE CORRECT DESCRIPTION FOR EACH CHARACTER 1. Scout 2. Jem 3. Atticus 4. Dill 5. Aunt Alexandra 6. Tom Robinson 7. Mayella Ewell 8. Bob Ewell 9. Boo Radley 10. Calpurnia 11. Miss Maudie 12. Mrs. Dubose 13. Heck Tate 14. Mr. Cunningham 15. John Taylor a. An open-minded woman and friend of the children b. Jem and Scout's father c. Young girl who accuses Tom Robinson of attacking her d. Crotchety old woman who breaks a morphine habit e. 'Me Finches' housekeeper ab. narrator of the story ac. Scout's "finance" who visits during the summer ad. sheriff of Maycomb ae. the judge at the trial bc. mysterious neighbor the children try to see bd. poor white man who accepts no charity be. Scout's older brother cd. Poor white "trash" who tried to kill Jem and Scout ce. "Proper"relative who tries to make a lady of Scout de. Hard working black man charged with rape

II. TRUE-FALSE - MARK EACH STATEMENT EITHER (A) FOR TRUE OR (B) FOR FALSE 16. Aunt Alexandra heartily disapproved of the way Atticus was raising his children. 17. 'Me black community of Maycomb was bitter toward Atticus. 18. In Maycomb the word of an honest black man outweighed that of a dishonest white man. 19. Jem and Scout thought for a while that their father was feeble and untalented. 20. Atticus didn't think Bob Ewell would carry out his threats. 2 1. Miss Maudie felt Boo Radley was a Victim of his father's sternness and obsession. 22. To protect Jem frorn scandal, Heck Tate claimed Bob Ewell fell on his own knife. 23. Jem knew all through the trial that Tom Robinson would be found guilty.

True/False continued - To Kill A Mockingbird 24. Dill made up stories about his parents because he thought they didn't love him. 25. Aunt Alexandra showed under her sternness she possessed understanding and compassion. III. MULTIPLE CHOICE - CHOOSE THE WORD OR PHRASE WHICH BEST COMPLETES EACH STATEMENT 28. 35. 26. Aunt Alexandra believed people were a product of (A)their environment (B)the events of their lives, (C)their family background (D)fate (E) none of these. 27. The story took place during (A)the 1920's (B)the Depression (C)the 1940's (D)the civil war (E) none of these. The children's favorite neighbor was (A)Miss Maudie (B)Miss Rachel (C)Nathan Radley (D)Heck Tate 29. Atticus accepted Tom Robinson's case because (a)the citizens wanted him to (B)he needed the money (C)he knew he would win (D)he was morally committed to it (E) none of these 30. The people of Maycomb County knew the Ewells were (a)hard working (B)Northemers (C)lazy and disreputable (D)victims of fate (E)none of these 31. Scout felt her school activities were (A)necessary (B)boring (C)exciting (D) difficult (E)none of these 32. Scout learned to understand people by following Atticus' advice to (A) go to school (B)walk around in their "Skin" (C)learn family background (D)none of these. 33. Tom Robinson was a fine specimen of a man except for (A)a limp (B)a crippled right arm (C)a crippled left arm (D)a disfigured face (E)none of these. 34. As Jem matured Scout found him (A)more understanding (B)happier (C)alien and maddening, (D)easier to talk with (E)none of these. Tom Robinson ran when Bob Ewell saw him and Mayella because (A)he was mad (B)he was scared (C)he was guilty (D)Ewell said he'd kill him (E)none of these 36. Atticus said the bravest person he ever knew was (A)Miss Stephanie (B)Heck Tate (C)Mrs.Dubose (D)Calpumia (E)none of these. 37. After Jern and Scout went to church with Calpumia, they were greeted at home by (A)Uncle Jack (B)Uncle Jack's sister (C)Miss Maudie (D)Dill (E)none of these 38. Scout learned new respect for her father when she discovered he could (A)shoot his target with one shot (B)write an unbreakable will (C)play the Jew's harp (D)make a snowman (E)none of these. 39. When her house burned down, Miss Maudie was (A)panic stricken (B)glad (C)grieved (D)confused 40. Scout taught Uncle Jack to (A)never punish children (B)trust his own instinct (C)hear both sides of an issue (D)spank Francis (E)none of these.

Multiple Choice continued - To Kill A Mockingbird 41. After Jem mined Mrs. Dubose's flowers he had to make up for it by (A)replanting them (B)painting her house (C)running errands for her (D)reading to her for a month (E)none of these. 42. What techniques are used to establish a feeling of mystery in the first chapter? (A)Dubose House and flowers (B)Radley Place and the phantom (C)Miss Rachel's collard patch (D)the school and the pecan trees (E) none of these 43. The night Jern left his pants tangled in the Radley fence, what is significant about the town's conclusion regarding the disturbance at the Radley Place? (A)it exemplifies the prejudice of the town " (B) foreshadows the outcome of the trial (C)town assumes only a negro could have been guilty (D)all of the above (E)none of these 44. What insights do Jem and Scout gain from attending church with Calpurnia? (A)they witness generous unity with the offering (B)learn Cal speaks two languages (C)discovers how she was taught to read and write (D)all of the above (E)none of the above. IV. MATCHING - CHOOSE WHICH MOTIVE, SENTIMENT OR CONDITION INFLUENCED EACH CHARACTER'S ACTIONS. 45. Bob Ewell 46. Mayella 47. Aunt Alexandra 48. Atticus 49. Miss Stephanie 50. Boo Radley 5 1. Mrs. Dubose 52. Jem b. Vengeance c. Shame d. Fear and shyness e. Curiosity ab. Adolescence ac. Family pride ad. Desire to "die free" V. VOCABULARY - MATCH EACH UNDERLINED WORD WITH ITS SYNONYM LISTED BELOW. 53. In Maycomb County, it was easy to tell when someone bathed regularly, as opposed to yearly lavations. 54. "When he's ripled, has he ever beaten you?" 55.... a respectable Negro would never go up into somebody's yard of his own volition, 56. Judge Taylor told the reporter to expunge anything he happened to have written down ... 57 Atticus was speaking easily, with the kind of detachment he used when he dictated a letter.

58. Jern made a feral noise in his throat. 59 ... a humble Negro who had the unmitigated temerity to 'feel sorry' for a white woman... a. savage ab. angry b. washings c. will d. foolish e. disinterested

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VI. MOST IMPORTANT STATEMENT - CHOOSE THE ONE ENDING FOR EACH NUMBERED WORD GROUP WHICH WILL FORM THE MOST VALID STATEMENT ABOUT THE NOVEL. 60. Harper Lee used Maycomb, Alabama, as the setting in this novel mainly because (a) she is from the south (B)she wanted to show the effects of Southern life upon its inhabitants (C) she loves the South (D) she wanted to display her ability to render Southern dialect. 61. Miss Maudie Atkinson's main purpose in the plot, or sequence of events, is (A) to be a prospective wife for Atticus and mother for Jem and Scout (B)to display bitterness about prejudice (C) to serve as friend and Advisor to Jem and Scout (D)to add to the superstitions about Boo Radley 62. Mrs. Dubose's main purpose in the plot, or sequence of events, is (A)to teach Jem a lesson about courage d human understanding (B)to illustrate Southern prejudice (C)to show a stereotype senile, old lady (D)to read Ivanhoe to Jem and Scout 63. Bob Ewell's main purpose in the plot, or sequence of events, is (A)to show the personality of a crazy recluse (B)to represent a stereotype of Southern "white trash." (Qto represent an understanding father (D)to be a member of the lynch mob 64. Boo Radley's main purpose in the plot, or sequence of events, is (A)to show the personality of a crazy recluse (B)to provide an outlet for Jem and Scout's curiosity (C)to help Jem and Scout learn a lesson about compassion (D)to provide mystery and suspense to the story. 65. Atticus considers it a sin to kill a mockingbird because (A)they are an almost extinct species (B)to it's a waste of time and ammunition (C)they prey on harmful insects and killing them upsets the balance of nature (D)they bring only beauty and harm to no one 66. Maycomb's "usual disease" is (A)boredom with life (B)prejudice (C)lack of money (D)crop failure 67. As a result of the fire at Miss Maudie's (A)the townspeople help build her a new house (B)Scout and Jem return a blanket to Boo (C)Jem realizes that Boo Radley is a gentle, good man. (D)the snowman that looks like Mr. Avery melts. 68. Jem cries when he discovers cement in the knot-hole because (A)he thinks the cement will kill the tree (B)the knot-hole was his favorite hiding spot (C)he cannot deposit his thank-you letter to the "mystery Man" (D)Scout cries and that makes him cry 69. Atticus defends Tom Robinson because (A)he is a good friend of Tom's (B)no one else will take the case (C)Jem and Scout expect him to (D)he has to in order to be true to his convictions 70. Jem breaks the final code of childhood by (A)telling Atticus all the secrets about Boo Radley (B)cutting down Mrs. Dubose's camellias (C)crying after the jury read the verdict of guilty (D)telling Atticus that Dill had run away and was in the bedroom 7 1. The group of men at the jail disperse because (A)Scout's words make them feel like individuals (B)Heck Tate was holding a gun on them (C)Tom Robinson was no longer in the jail (D)Atticus told them to go home. 72. Atticus's final plea to the jury is aimed at (A)a condenmation of Mayella Ewell (B)the jurors' individual consciences (C)the unfairness of the prosecution (D)Southern womanhood 73. The mockingbird is a symbol of (A)purposeless people (B)innocent, harmless people (C)people with Beautiful singing voices (D)people who are unknown and unremembered

Most Important Statement, continued To Kill A Mockingbird 74. What characteristics of children in general are revealed through the Boo Radley game? (A)children are imaginative (B)children are often cruel (C)children are often insensitive to others (D)all of these (E)none 75. Scout acquires an important realization during Tom's testimony. What is it? (A)She realizes Mayella must be a very contented person (B)Mayella doesn't "fit" in anywhere (C)Torn was motivated by greed to help Mayella (D) all of these (E)none of these 76. After Scout takes Boo Radley home, she (A)stands on his porch, afraid to move (B)runs home (C)stands on the porch and talks with him (D)stands on the porch, looking at the street as Boo has seen it for years. VIII. TRUE - FALSE 77. Scout realizes that her father is the loneliest person in the world. 78. Mr. Underwood compares Tom Robinson's death to the senseless slaughter of mockingbirds. 79. Scout never fully understands the meaning of "walking around in another person's skin." 80. Dolphus Raymond implies that Dill will become insensitive toward prejudice and human degradation when he grows up. 81. Justice was defeated by ignorance in this novel. COLLEGE PREP ENGLISH SUPPLEMENT - TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD VII. ONE FALSE ANSWER - CHOOSE THE ONE FALSE ANSWER FOR EACH STATEMENT 82. All of the following hut one can be considered complex or round characters. (A)Atticus Finch (B)Jeremy Finch (C)Bob Ewell (D)Scout Finch (E)all of these 83. All of the following hut one could be considered major themes of the novel. (A)human compassion (B)the American South (C)conscience and personal integrity (D)prejudice 84. All of the people except one have an effective influence upon Scout's character. (A)Atticus (B)Dill (C)Boo Radley (D)Ca1purnia (E)Miss Maudie Atkinson 85. All of the following people except one have an effective influence upon Jem's character. (A)Mrs. Dubose (B)Atticus (C)Scout (D)Boo Radley (E)Ca1purnia 86. Early in the story, Scout exhibits all of the following characteristics except one. (A)impulsive, hot-headed (B)deep concern for others (C)respect for father (D)superficial understandings of life 87. At the end of the story, Scout exhibits all of the following characteristics except one. (A)self-control (B)insight into people's motivations (C)excessive pride (D)compassion and sensitivity 88. All of the following hut one could be considered symbols in the novel. (A)the book entitled The Gray Ghost (B)the Mockingbird (C)the chiffarobe (D)the mad dog 89. This novel of the mid-30's reflects all of the attitudes of the time but one. (A)economic (B)social (C)moral (D)political 90. The author uses all of the following devices hut one to illustrate her theme. (A)irony (B)humor (C)sarcasm. (D)exaggeration

One False Answer Continued, To Kill A Mockingbird 9 1. Through various testimony, Atticus shows all of the following except one. (A)Tom Robinson has a crippled arm (B)Bob Ewell probably beat up his daughter (C)No doctor ever examined Mayella Ewell (D)Mayella Ewell lied about the assault and rape 92. When Tom Robinson is convicted, Jem is upset for all of the following reasons except one. (A)He expected Atticus to win the case (B)He believed in justice and personal integrity (C)Torn Robinson has become a friend during the trial (D)He realized that life is often harsh and unfair 93. During the course of the novel, all of the following excep one have a chance to "walk around in another person's skin." (A)Walter Cunningham, Sr. (B)Scout (C)Jem (D)Bob Ewell
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94. Scout is disgusted and upset after her first day of school for all of the following reasons hut one. (A)the teacher was annoyed that Scout could read and write (B)Scout had a fight with Walter Cunningham (C)Her explanation of the Cunninghams was mistaken for disrespectfulness (D)She felt that Miss Caroline was unfair and ignorant of Maycomb traditions. 95. Restricting the point of view to a child has all of the following advantages excep one. (A)Her vision of the adult world is uncluttered (B)Her comments and judgments are given matter-of-factly and without ill will (C)Her appeal to the reader is much stronger because she is a child (D)Her observations are innocent and dramatically illustrate the tragedy of the story. VIII PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE - FOR EACH CHARACTER INDICATE TWO QUOTATIONS WHICH SHOW THE CHARACTER'S PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE. 96. Atticus Finch a. "The law is good, if man uses it lawfully." - Bible b. "Men are very generous with that which cost them nothing." - Pierre Corneille c. "Imagination is more important than knowledge." - Albert Einstein d. "Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth." - Thoreau 97. Maudie Atkinson a. "Prejudice is a vagrant (wandering) opinion without visible means of support." - Ambrose Bierce b. "Hating anything in the way of ill-natured gossip ourselves, we are always grateftil to those who do it for us." -Saki c. "Alas for the rarity of Christian charity under the sun." - Thomas Hood d. "Never say more than is necessary." - R. B. Sheridan 98. Tom Robinson 99. Bob Ewell 100 . Boo Radley a. "The savage in man is never quite eradicated (wiped out)." - Thoreau b. "I believe that in the end truth will conquer." Wycliffe c. "All men are created equal, except Negroes." - Lincoln d. "There's not the least thing can be said or done, but people will talk and find fault." - Cervantes a. "Whatever makes men good Christians, makes them good citizens." - Daniel Webster b. "Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength." - Eric Hoffer c. "It is a wise father that knows his own child." -Shakespeare d. "Hatred is something peculiar. You will always find it strongest and most violent where there is the lowest degree of culture." - Goethe a. "A gift, no matter how small, is great when given with affection." - Pindar b. "Silence give consent." - Goldsmith c. "The gentle mind by gentle deeds is known." Edmund Spenser d. "No human thing is of serious importance." Plato
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To Kill A Mockingbird - Final Essay Question Writing Situations One of the themes in To Kill A Mockingbird is the need for human compassion. Atticus wants his children to grow up to be caring, loving adults who can put themselves in the place of others before judging them, and who can recognize the human qualities in all people. in a town such as Maycomb, as well as in our own society, having a compassionate, accepting attitude toward those who are different from us is not easy. Harper Lee uses the symbol of the mockingbird to develop her theme of the need for human compassion. Directions For Writing; Write a well-developed paragraph in which you discuss how Harper Lee uses the mockingbird as a symbol for her theme of compassion in the novel. Use the following steps to guide your writing: *Begin with a topic sentence. *How is the phrase "to kill a mockingbird" (which is also the title) first introduced in the book? Explain the situation and meaning. *What people in the book are shown to be "mockingbirds?" What do they do that is like a mockingbird? How does the reader know that they are being symbolized by the mockingbird? *What do the children learn about the need for compassion from the way these people are treated? How do we know they have learned to be more compassionate? *Conclude your paragraph with an appropriate closing sentence that gives your paragraph a sense of finality. Writing Hints, *Use complete sentences; avoid comma splices, fragments, and run-ons. *Underline the novel title in your writing. *Use specific examples and incidents to prove your points. *Include at lease one direct quotation of support in your paragraph.