To Kill a Mockingbird

Chapter 29-31 Quiz

1. Why didn’t Atticus hear Scout when she yelled?

a. He had the radio on.

b. He was sleeping.

c. He wasn’t home.

d. He was talking to Aunt Alexandra.

2. According to Mr. Heck Tate, why did Bob Ewell try to kill Jem and Scout?

a. “He was out of his mind.” c. “He wasn’t crazy—He was mean as hell.”

b. “He was drunk.” d. “He was crazy.”

3. According to her, how did Scout know the incident/attack happened under a tree?

a. She could hear the leaves rustling.

b. She ran into one of the tree’s branches.

c. She could look up and see the branches.

d. Jem said the ground’s always cooler under a tree.

4. Scout knows Boo Radley is the man standing in the corner without even asking him/being introduced to him. How does she know it is Boo? Think about his description and give at least 2 specific details from the book.

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5. What is the town doctor’s name?

a. Dr. Reynolds c. Dr. Underwood

b. Dr. McDonald d. Dr. Miller

6. Why does Atticus invite everyone to sit on the front porch instead of in the living room?

a. The living room is too messy for Aunt Alexandra. c. It is too hot in the living room for Atticus.

b. There are not enough chairs in the living room. d. The lights are too bright in the living room for Boo Radley.

7. Answer in 1 sentence: How does Scout treat Mr. Arthur “Boo” Radley/how does she act around him?

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8. What is the ONLY thing Boo Radley says to Scout? (It is, in fact, the only thing he says during the entire novel.)

a. “Is Jem alive?” c. “Are you okay?”

b. “Will you take me home?” d. “What is your name?”

9. On page 374, Scout describes each of the seasons in Maycomb. She then refers to Boo’s “children”: “his children fought on the sidewalk,” “his children trotted to and fro around the corner,” “he watched his children’s heart break”—who are Boo Radley’s children?

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8. What is Atticus reading toward the end of the novel? (**This is very symbolic!!!!!)

a. The Bible c. The Great Gatsby

b. To Kill a Mockingbird d. The Gray Ghost

12. With what does Atticus reply when Scout says, “’Atticus, he was real nice…’”? (Complete the quote)

“’Most people are, Scout, ______’” (376).

a. “’when you ignore all the silly ones.’”

b. “’when you give them a chance.’”

c.“’when you finally see them.’”

d. ‘”when you finally get to know them.’”