To Kill a Mockingbird

Part I Test: Section 1 (scantron)

I. Character Matching. Match the character on the left with his/her description
on the right. [1 pt. Each]

1. Mr. Radley a. Sherrif of Maycomb county

2. Boo Radley b. black man on trial for raping a white woman
3. Nathan Radley c. took over as head of household when father died
4. Tom Robinson d. mysterious man who children believe eats live animals
5. Heck Tate e. Died in chapter one

6. Scout a. Lost his pants on the Radley’s fence

7. Atticus b. won’t take anything he can’t pay back
8. Jem c. real name= Jean Louise
9. Walter Cunningham d. real name= Charles Baker Harris
10. Dill e. Father to Jem and Scout

11. Miss Maudie Atkinson a. House catches fire

12. Calpurnia b. author of To Kill a Mockingbird
13. Miss Caroline c. doesn’t want Scout’s father to teach her to read
14. Harper Lee d. Finch’s cook; taught Scout how to write

II. Multiple Choice. Select the letter of the best answer. [1 pt. Each]

15. The physical setting of the novel is:

a. Montgomery, Alabama
b. Meridian, Mississippi
c. Mobile, Alabama
d. Maycomb, Alabama

16. The time period the novel is set in is:

a. the 1910s/1920s
b. the 1930s/1940s
c. the 1950s/1960s
d. the 1970s/1980s

17. The point-of-view of the novel is:

a. first-person
b. second-person
c. third-person
d. third-person omniscient
18. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Jem’s pants?
a. they were folded and patched
b. someone stole them and did not return them
c. it was obvious someone was aware of the kids’ activities
d. all of the above are true

19. Of the following items, which WAS NOT found by the kids in the tree hole:
a. chewing gum and 2 soap carvings
b. Indian head pennies
c. twine/string, spelling-bee medal, and pocket watch
d. all of the above of the above were found in the tree

20. Scout uses racial slurs because:

a. she believes that her race is the best
b. she learned them from Atticus
c. Calpurnia said they didn’t hurt anyone
d. She is imitating language used by others

21. Atticus is teaching his children to:

a. have integrity (have good morals and principles)
b. not allow themselves to be corrupted by others
c. try even if they know they will fail
d. all of the above

22. According to Atticus, Maycomb’s usual disease is:

a. drug addiction
b. prejudice towards others
c. cooties/lice
d. ringworm

23. “it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird” because:

a. for religious people, it is a crime against God
b. for nonreligious people, it is a crime against nature
c. it is senseless to destroy anything that is not a threat
d. none of the above

24. Jem and Scout were ashamed of their father because:

a. they weren’t ashamed of him at all
b. they were disappointed that he was a lawyer
c. they were disappointed he did not participate in certain activities due to his age
d. all of the above
25. When asked by Scout if he is an African American lover, Atticus replies:
a. I certainly am
b. I do my best to love everybody
c. It’s never an insult to be called what somebody thinks is a bad name
d. All of the above

26. Jem vandalized Mrs. Dubose’s property because:

a. she is the first adult who spoke meanly to/about Scout
b. she is the first adult who spoke meanly to/about Jem
c. she is the first adult who used racist comments about Atticus
d. she is the first adult who used racist comments about Jack

27. Atticus forces Jem to spend time with Mrs. Dubose because:
a. Atticus thinks Jem may be able to change her racist mind
b. Atticus wants Jem to learn to control his behavior and not allow insults to
provoke him
c. Atticus knows Mrs. Dubose needs help dealing with her illness
d. Both B and C

III. True/False: Answer “T” for true and “F” for false. [1 pt. Each]

28. Dill accepts Jem’s challenge to run up to the Radley’s front door and touch it.

29. Scout is upset after her first day of school and tells Atticus she is not going back.

30. Against Scout’s protests, Jem returns to the Radley place to retrieve his pants.

31. Boo Radley placed a blanket around Scout’s shoulders during the fire at Miss Maudie’s.

32. The children are surprised that Atticus was once known as the best shooter in town.

33. Atticus tells the children Mrs. Dubose is an example of real courage.

34. Mr. Nathan Radley fills the knothole with cement.

35. Jem thought the world was coming to an end because he never saw snow before.

36. The children’s snowman was made to look like Boo Radley.

37. Miss Maudie doesn’t want anyone to feel sorry for her.

38. Atticus spanks Scout after her argument/fight with Francis.

39. Heck Tate wanted to brag about Atticus’ marksmanship, but Atticus stops him.

40. Jem apologized to Mrs. Dubose because he was truly sorry.

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To Kill a Mockingbird
Part I Test: Section 2 (short answer)
NOTE: If you do not capitalize characters’ names, you will lose 1 point each time!

IV. Identifying quotations. Select 2 of the 4 quotes. Cross out the quote you ARE NOT
choosing to answer. Then, for the other 2 quotes, answer the questions that follow.

41. “Hush your mouth! Don’t matter who they are, any body sets foot in this house’s yo’
company…”

a. Who said this? [1 pt.]

b. To whom was this said? [1 pt.]

c. Why was this said? [3 pts.]

42. “You never really understand a person … until you climb into his skin and walk
around in it.”

a. Who said this? [1 pt.]

b. To whom was this said? [1 pt.]

c. Why was this said? [3 pts.]

43. “I wanted you to see what real courage is... it’s when you know you’re licked before
you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what.”

a. Who said this? [1 pt.]

b. To whom was this said? [1 pt.]

c. Why was this said? [3 pts.]

44. “Shoot all the bluejays you want… but remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.”

a. Who said this? [1 pt.]

b. To whom was this said? [1 pt.]

c. Why was this said? [3 pts.]

V. Short answer. Answer each question thoroughly, using as much
detail as possible from the novel. Use complete sentences.

45. At this point in the story, which character can you relate to the most? Explain with
details from the novel to secure full points. [5 pts.]

46. At this point in the story, which character do you relate to the least? Explain using
details from the novel to secure full points. [5 pts.]