To Kill a Mockingbird
Final Test
1. The novel both starts and ends with the incident in which – A. Scout is frightened by Boo Radley C. Jem breaks his arm
B. Atticus displays his heroic qualities D. Scout referring to the Civil War
2. Scout and Jem are how old when the novel begins? (respectively)
A.5 and 8 B. 6 and 10 C. 8 and 12 D. 9 and 13
3. Scout can be described as a
A. whining little girl C. a polite little lady
B. a tomboy D. a mean little girl
4. Which item is not found by Scout and Jem in the knot-hole in one of the oak trees in the Radley's front yard?
A. pennies B. gum C. a baton D. a watch
5. What activity do Dill, Scout and Jem frequently like to play with respect to the Radley family?
A.They all run into the Radley yard and touch the house before fleeing
B.They all role tires into the yard
C. They all pretend to be various members of the Radley family and act out the stabbing scene
D. They like to go up and ring the door bell then run away
6. What do Jem, Dill and Scout do that causes Mr. Radley to shoot at them?
A.They sneak into the Radley yard and try to peak into a window
B.He catches them once again play-acting Boo Radley stabbing his father
C.Jem accidentally hits the Radley house while practicing with his new gun
D.He catches them stealing money that has been hidden in a tree in his yard
7. What’s odd about the way Jem’s pants are mended?
A. it’s neat B. it’s crooked C. it’s the wrong color D. nothing
8. What does Scout think when she sees it snowing outside?
A. “Yeah…no school!” B. It's snowing
C. Santa Claus is here. D. The world is coming to an end.
9. Whose house caught on fire?
A. Mrs., Dubose's B. Mrs. Maudie's C. Calpurnia's D. The Finches
10. After Atticus Finch agrees to defend Tom Robinson, what does Scout hear at school: Atticus is:
A. "an immigrant"B. "a nigger lover"C. "a coward"D. "a racist"
11. For Christmas, Jem and Scout receive what presents while staying with their Uncle Jack?
A. PenniesB. PuppiesC. Air riflesD. Gum
12. Aunt Alexandra's grandson Francis calls Atticus a "nigger-lover"; how does Scout react?
A.She punches him in the mouth
B.She screams at him and waits until the adults arrive
C.She runs away
D.She stays silent, exactly as Atticus had ordered her to
13. Why does Atticus know that he will lose his case with Tom Robinson?
A.Because the Ewells are well respected in the town
B.Because Tom actually committed the rape, and everyone in the town knows it
C.Because the judge is biased
D. Because it is the word of a black man against a white man and the jury will listen to the white man
14. What is the best reason for why Atticus accepts a case that he knows he will lose?
A.he needs the money C. to maintain his conscience and his integrity
B. he is friends with Tom D. to raise a furor within the town of Maycomb
15. When Jem and Scout get their air guns, what does Atticus tell them it is a sin to shoot?
A. Tin cans B. Dogs C. A mockingbird D. Bluebirds
16. Which character is most like a mockingbird in the metaphorical sense?
A. Tom RobinsonB. Atticus FinchC. Maudie AtkinsonD. Scout Finch
17. What is the main thing that Aunt Alexandra wants Atticus to do with Scout?
A. discipline her C. change her language
B. make her a lady D. teach her to cook
18. Who did Scout find under her bed?
A. Boo Radley B. Bob Ewell C. Dill D. a cat
19. How does Scout get Mr. Cunningham and his crowd to leave the jail without harming anyone?
A. by crying B. by calling heck Tate C. by talking politely D. by being rude
20. Who was the man that sat with Jem and Scout in the court room?
A. Reverend Sykes B. Mr. Ewell C. Atticus D. Mr. Tate
21. Who was not a witness during the trial?
A. Heck Tate B. Bob Ewell C. Link Deas D. Tom Robinson
22. Mayella Ewell said that Tom Robinson
A. raped her B. strangled her C. beat her D. all of the above
23. What about Tom made it hard to believe her accusations?
A. he was only 12 C. he was blind
C. he didn’t like white people D. he had no use of his left arm
24. Why does Mayella say Tom attacked her?
A. to hurt him B. to get justice C. she fears her father D. to get revenge
25. Mr. Dolphus Raymond gave Dill a drink of what to settle his stomach?
A. whiskey B. Coca-Cola C. root beer D. water
26. Why did Dill cry during the trial of Tom Robinson?
A. someone was punching him C. had something in his eye
B. felt it wasn't fair. D. got a sliver in his toe.
27. What was Scout dressed up as to go to the pageant?
A. turkey B. an apple C. a ham D. piece of bacon
28. Jem was how old when his arm was broken? a. 15 b. 12 c. 13 d. 14
29. Who got stabbed with a kitchen knife?
A. Bob Ewell B. Jem C. Atticus D. Heck Tate
30. Who saved Scout and Jem?
A. Bob Ewell B. Boo C. Atticus D. Heck Tate
31. Atticus always said, "To understand someone, you had to ____."
A. live with them C. know their mother
B. walk in their shoes for awhile D. talk to them
32. Which other character could be represented by the mockingbird?
A. Bob Ewell B. Boo C. Atticus D. Heck Tate
33. Another meaningful title for this novel could be -
A. Scout Grows Up
B. The South Shall Rise Again
C. The Story of a Small Town
D. The Courage of Atticus Finch
34. Which of the following characters is not an antagonist in the story?
A. Francis B. Lula C. Reverend Sykes D. Bob Ewell
Matching: Each answer will only be used once.
_____35. Scout’s first grade teacher A. Jack
_____36. Scout and Jem’s uncle that gives them air rifles B. Mr.Gilmer
_____37. mad dog that Atticus has to shoot C. Miss Rachel
_____38. Dill’s aunt D. Miss Caroline
_____39. this character’s house burns down E. Calpurnia
_____40. Boo Radley’s real name AB. Arthur
_____41. sheriff of Maycomb AC. Tim Johnson
_____42. prosecutor (lawyer) AD. Miss Maudie
_____43. cook at the Finch residence AE. Heck Tate
_____44. judge at the trial BC. Mr. Taylor
45. What decade was this story published in?
A. 1930s B. 1940s C. 1950s D.1960s
46.What major issue was affecting the entire nation during the 1930s?
a.Slavery b.World War I c.The Great Depression d.World War II
47. This story takes place in Maycomb, Alabama in the 1930s. This is the story’s _____.
a. plot b. setting c. foreshadowing d. climax
48. What is the reason for the author's choice of a young narrator?
a. To allow the story to be presented by someone who cannot take an active role
b. To remove moral bias from the story
c. To allow the narrator to mature as the story progresses
d. All of the above
49. Burris Ewell’s appearance in school gives hints about what to expect from his father Bob Ewell. This is referred to as:
A. antagonizing B. rising action C. foreshadowing D. leading
50. What best describes Atticus’s parenting style?
A. bossy B. easygoing C. strict D. impatient
51. Scout was as mad as a hornet when Jem tried to act like he was in charge. This is an example of a:
A. metaphor B. simile C. alliteration D. onomatopoeia
52. Who is the author of To Kill a Mockingbird?
A. Laurie Halse Anderson B. Shakespeare C. Harper Lee D. Truman Capote
53. Whose point of view is the story told from?
A. Scout B. Jem C. Atticus D. Calpurnia
54. The use of this narrator gives the book a childlike ______.
A. setting B. tone C. theme D. message
55. “Jem jumped for joy” is an example of:
A. metaphor B. simile C. alliteration D. onomatopoeia
56. Why is it such a bad thing for Tom Robinson to say he felt sorry for Mayella?
A. because she is poor C. because she is white
B. because she lives by a dump D. because he raped her
57. Why did the jail say they shot Tom Robinson?
A. because he was black C. because he was violent
B. because he was guilty D. because he tried to escape
58. Why did Atticus think it was a good idea for the children to witness the trial?
A. so they could see the evil in the world around them
B. so they would want to be lawyers one day
C. it didn’t matter because they wouldn’t understand it
D. he wanted them to hate the Ewells
59. Who is your current English teacher?
A. Mrs. Skinner B. Mrs. Knox C. Mrs. Spanos D. Mr. Hamnett
60. What is the right answer? (Choose A)
A. RIGHT B. wrong C. wrong D.wrong
Essay:
Atticus might not be a superhero but he is a hero none the less. Describe three qualities Atticus possesses that make him a hero and be sure to use evidence from the text to support your answers. Your essay should be structured as follows:
- 1st paragraph introductory thoughts
- 2nd paragraph one quality & evidence
- 3rd paragraph another quality and evidence
- 4th paragraph last quality and evidence
- 5th paragraph concluding thoughts
Grammar and spelling will be taken into account so be sure to reread your essay carefully prior to turning it in.