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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhere does Chapter 17 open?at schoolin the courtroomat the houseat Mr. Heck Tate's
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Mr. Heck Tate's profession?He is the sheriff.He is a lawyer.He is a reporter.He is a circuit solicitor.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWho did Mr. Heck Tate say was beaten and violated?Bob EwellScout FinchJem FinchMayella Ewell
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWho did the victim accuse of beating and violating him/her?Mr. Tom SawyerMr. Tom RobinsonMr. Rob TomisonMr. Bob Tomison
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWas the victim of this crime taken to a doctor for an examination?YesNo
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhy do you think that Atticus kept asking if the victim was taken to the doctor?Without a doctor's examination there is no proof of a rapeA doctor is the only one who can tell that there was a rapeWithout a doctors exam there is no evidenceAll of the above
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat side of the face was the victim sporting a black eye?the leftthe right
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhy is knowing what side of the face the victim had a black eye important?It proves who the attacker isIt proves that the attacker is left handedIt proves that the attacker is right handednone of the above
- 9. Multiple ChoiceHow did Scout feel about watching the trial?She was excited to see her father work.She was bored.She thought that Mr. Ewell was mean to her father.none of the above
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhere did the Ewell's live?In Macomb countyOut by the dumpIn what was once a Negro cabinAll of the above
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Reverend Sykes tell Jem to take Scout home?He did not think that a girl should hear such talk.There were too many people in the section.He was tired of watching her.All of the above
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of person was Mr. Ewell?He was a well educated and a respected member of the community.He was the type of person nobody cared for.He was uneducated and simple.None of the above
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhere did Mr. Ewell say he was on the night of November 21st?He was out drinkingHe was out collecting kindlingHe was asleep in his roomNone of the above
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Atticus have Mr. Ewell write his name?To show that he could write.To show that he was left handed.To show that he knew how to spell.None of the above
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the word "ambidextrous" mean?clumsyuse both hands equally wellineptall of the above
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of Maycomb citizen is Aunt Alexandra?She participates in spreading rumors and gossip.She is shy but well-liked.She is a party girl and has lots of boyfriends.She is someone people go to for advice.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceHow does Aunt Alexandra feel about the Finch family name?She is proud of it because they are an old Southern family.She is embarrassed by it and tries to act classy to make up for it.She knows that the name doesn't matter; what matters is how you behave.She is proud of how hard they have worked for what they have.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Aunt Alexandra send Atticus to discuss with Jem and Scout?She wants Atticus to tell Jem and Scout to behave like a little gentleman and a little lady to do the Finch name proud.She wants Atticus to tell Jem and Scout what
"rape" means.She wants Atticus to tell Jem and Scout about the "birds and the bees."She wants Atticus to tell them what really happened to their mother. - 19. Multiple ChoiceGiven the events of this chapter, how does the author (Harper Lee) seem to feel about the importance of social class?She views Aunt Alexandra's ideas about social class as another kind of prejudice.She knows that Aunt Alexandra's views about social class are logical and reasonable.She views upper class people as more important and worthy than lower class people.She doesn't view social class as being important. People can be whatever they want to be even if they are poor.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhy has Aunt Alexandra decided to live with the Finch family?To provide a "feminine influence" for Scout.She divorced her husband.She is looking for Dill.She wants to take the children from Atitucs.
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat disagreement to Aunt Alexandra and Atticus have about Calpurnia?That she can't cook very well.That she should live with them permanently.That they don't need her anymore.That they should pay her more for her services because she is very important.
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens when Scout discovers something under her bed.The snake is removed by Jem.The snake is actually Dill.The snake is poked with a broom and Jem runs to get Atticus.None of these.
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWho accused Tom Robinson of the crime?AtticusLink DeasBob EwellReverend Syjkes
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhy are there no hymn books in First Purchase?Most of the people cannot read.They are not allowed to sing in that church.Nobody knows.They are not allowed books because of Jim Crow laws.
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat do the children observe about Calpurnia's behavior in church?She is quiet and shy.She seems frightened of Reverend Sykes and of most of the people there.She speaks differently there than she does at home.She loud and laughs a lot.
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the name of the larger than life woman who confronts Calpurnia and the children as they enter the church?Eunice AnnZeeboMrs. SykesLula
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhat makes Mr. Cunningham change his mind.Mr. Underwood's Shot gunScout's words about Walter Cunningham, Jr.Atticus's ability to argue that Tom deserves a fair trial.All of these.
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhat do some of the Cunninghams plan to do the night Atticus stays out at the Jail.They want to find Heck Tate and have Tom Robinson released.They plan to beat up Atticus.They plan to protect Tom Robinson.They plan to kill Tom Robinson.
- 29. Multiple ChoiceScout goes to get Jem when she thinks there's a _________ under her bed.snakemonsterrobberdog
- 30. Multiple ChoiceReverend Sykes doesn't let anyone leave church until __________.they've collected $10someone is savedeveryone shakes hands with Scout and Jemthey've all had communion
- 31. Multiple ChoiceIn chapter 12, Dill sends Scout a letter telling her that he won't be in Maycomb that summer because ____________.he broke his leghe got a new dadhe married someone elsehis aunt died
- 32. Multiple ChoiceOn Sunday, Calpurnia takes the kids to __________.Dairy Queenthe mallher househer church
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Dolphus Raymond's reputation in town?He's a drunk.He killed his first wife with a shotgun.He is a mean and cruel father.He does not like African Americans.
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhy doesn't Miss Maudie go to the trial?She can't stand being inside for that long.She has too much work to do.Ladies are not allowed in the courtroom.She doesn't want to see Tom Robinson fight for life.
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhere do the children sit during the trial?Just outside the door. They are not allowed in, but they can hear.They sit with Atticus.They sit with Reverend Sykes.They sit with Calpurnia.
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Judge Taylor's strange habit in court?He chews his cigars and spits them out.He chews bubble gum and blows bubbles.He does a crossword puzzle while he listens to the trial.He carves wooden animals while he listens.
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Who says that the trial will be like a Roman Carnival and refuses to go?Miss MaudieAunt AlexandraHelen RobinsonNathan Radley - 38. Multiple ChoiceWhy do Scout and Jem attend Calpurnia's church?Atticus leaves for the trial.Atticus has to go to Aunt Alexandra's house.Atticus is called to a special legislative sessionAtticus lets them go to be nice.
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWho is Zeebo?The milk manAtticus' catCalpurnia's catCalpurnia's son
- 40. Multiple ChoiceWho runs away and ends up at the Finch home?Aunt AlexandraBooDillJem
- 41. Multiple ChoiceIn Maycomb, men stood in the yard for 2 reasons, death and politics. This emphasizes that...Something important is happening.They are voting on Sheriff.Someone dies.They are wanting Atticus to run for governor.
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhat/Who changes the men's minds at the jail?AtticusScoutCalpurniaSheriff Tate
- 43. Multiple ChoiceAunt Alexandra moved in with Atticus, Jem, and Scout because her house burned down.TrueFalse
- 44. Multiple ChoiceWhy is Atticus sitting at the jailhouse?To keep Tom safe from the men.The lock on the jailhouse door was broken.He sits there every night.
- 45. Multiple ChoiceMr. Tate won't be able to help Atticus because he was sent on a ____________.A fake hunt.Field trip.Vacation.
- 46. Multiple ChoiceBob Elwell...is the father of the rape victimis a good friend to the kidslives next doortestifies on behalf of Tom
- 47. Multiple ChoiceMaudie is...the neighbor whose house burneda talented gardenerkind to the kidsall are true
- 48. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Scout think Jem is a traitor?He tells Atticus about DillHe gives back all the loot from Boo.He won't let Boo in the yardHe beats Scout with her baton.
- 49. Multiple ChoiceHeck Tate isthe judgethe father of the victimthe sheriffthe town drunk
- 50. Multiple ChoiceUncle Jack isa doctorthe cool uncleunmarriedall are true
- 51. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Aunt Alexandria encourage Atticus to do because of the children's behavior?home school Scoutspank themget remarriedfire Calpurnia
- 52. Multiple ChoiceTrue or false: Dolphus Raymond has an African American mistress and children of mixed race.TrueFalse
- 53. Multiple ChoiceTrue or false: Upon finding Mayella, Bob Elwell immediately fetches the doctor.TrueFalse
- 54. Multiple ChoiceTrue or false: Bob Elwell is disrespectful to Atticus during the cross examination.TrueFalse
- 55. Multiple ChoiceWhat role does Calpurnia have in the community?She is the friend of everyoneShe is one of the most important people in maycombShe is a mother figure for Jem and ScoutShe is the wife of the Judge
- 56. Multiple ChoiceWhat evidence of jem's increasing maturity does Lee include in this chapter?He is starting to understand racist issuesHe just want to have fun and is a trouble makerHe is bored and never listens to AtticusHe hates Aunt Alexandra and burns all her clothes in a barrel.
- 57. Multiple ChoiceAtticus accepted Tom Robinson's case becauseHe believed it was the right thing to doHe knew he would winThe people of Maycomb wanted him to
- 58. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Atticus think he can't win Tom Robinson's case?Tom is guiltyNo white jury had ever found a black male innocentTom already posted on facebook that he committed the crimeThere is video surveillance of Tom committing the crime
- 59. Multiple ChoiceWhy is Calpurnia's church called First Purchase African M.E. Church?The church is named after its founder, M.E. Purchase, who was a good white man.The name is to remind people that the first thing they should spend money on is the church.The church was the first purchase of freed African slaves.The church is in Purchase, Alabama.
- 60. Multiple ChoiceFor what purpose will Reverend Sykes use the money from the collection?to pay for his new iphone.to give to Tom's wife to help Tom Robinson's family while he is in court.to pay for a new church building and playground.to pay for Bob Ewell's funeral.
- 61. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Atticus go down to the jail?To prep Tom Robinson for the trial and rehearse some questions he will ask him.To protect Tom Robinson from angry townspeople.To go get paperwork for the trial and register himself as Tom's lawyer.To meet with Judge Taylor about evidence he has to legally submit for the trial.
- 62. Multiple ChoiceAccording to Atticus, what bird is it acceptable to shoot?MockingbirdYellow FinchBlue JayCardinal
- 63. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the real reason Aunt Alexandra comes to care for the children?Atticus will be gone more due to the trial.Calpurnia needs help.She needs a vacation.She is helping influence Scout to become more of a lady.
- 64. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Dill not want to stay with his mother and new step-father?They are mean to him.They are not interested in spending time with him.They work all the time.They are never home.
- 65. Multiple ChoiceThe end of Jem's childhood is symbolized by...turning in Dill for running away.turning 12.being old enough to shoot a gun.Bossing Scout around.
- 66. Multiple ChoiceWhat was Jem's punishment for destroying Mrs. Dubose's flowers?Do her yard work every week.Replace the flowers by planting new ones.Read to Mrs. Dubose every day.Write her an apology letter.
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