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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhy doesn't Atticus take Jem & Scout to church in Chapter 12?He thinks they are too old for it.He is away at a meeting with the State Legislature.He doesn't believe in God anymore.He never takes them to church. This is no different.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhere is Dill during the summer of Chapter 12?According to his letter, Dill is in Meridian with his new father.According to his letter, Dill is in Meridian because they are too poor for him to travel.He stays in Meridian because Aunt Rachel is sick.He is back in Maycomb and he kisses Scout.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Calpurnia decide to take the children to church with her?She doesn't trust them to behave on their own.She wants them to see what life is like for black people in Maycomb.She wants to show them off to the people in her church.All of the above.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhy is Calpurnia's church called First Purchas African M.E. Church?The church is named after its founder, M.E. Purchase, who was African.The name is to remind people that the first thing they should spend money on (or purchase) is the church.The church was the first purchase of freed African slaves.The church is in Purchase, Alabama in the Maycomb East county.
- 5. 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.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceZeebo reads the words of hymns and then the people sing those words. What is this called?HymningWordingCantingLining
- 7. 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.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Tom Robinson's wife's name?HarrietHelenLulaZeebo
- 9. Multiple ChoiceReverend Sykes locks the door of the church until...his sermon is over.people apologize to Scout and Jem.the hour is over.they collect ten dollars.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceFor what crime has Tom Robinson been accused?RapeAssaultRobberyIt never says.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceFor what purpose will Reverend Sykes use the money from the collection?to pay Atticus.to help Tom Robinson's family while he is in court.to pay for a roof.to pay Tom Robinson's bail money.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWho accused Tom Robinson of the crime?AtticusLink DeasBob EwellReverend Syjkes
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWho appears on the Finch porch at the end of chapter 12?Aunt AlexandraAunt RachelBoo RadleyDill
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat brings Aunt Alexandra to the Finch house in chapter 13?She always visits at Christmas.Atticus asked her to come because he'll be busy in court.Calpurnia asked her to come help her manage the children.She has come to bring the children back to Finch's Landing with her.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceAunty thinks Scout is "sluggish" and "dull" becauseScout does not like to talk to Aunt Alexandra and so seems kind of stupid.Scout does not do well in school.Scout isn't very smart and says stupid things.Scout pretends to be stupid around her aunt.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceHow does Aunt Alexandra fit into the social scene of Maycomb?She is instantly hated by everyone.She gets a boyfriend right away.She fits right in with the ladies of Maycomb.Her only friend is Maudie.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceIn the following quote, what does "shinny" most likely mean?
Miss Maudie Atkinson baked a Lane cake with so much shinny it made me tight.AlcoholCoconutLoveFood coloring - 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Aunt Alexandra believe about social class?Anybody can be a good person.People born into bad families can't help but be bad too.Nobody is truly good.Breeding and social class do not matter.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Aunt Alexandra believe about the Finch family line?They have a Morbid Streak.They are Flighty.They have a Drinking Streak.They are Fine Folks.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceAbout what does Atticus try to speak to the children at the end of Chapter 13?The fact that he is leaving them.The Tom Robinson case.What it means to die.The facts of life and growing up.
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhy do a group of men come to the Finch house in the evening?to arrest Atticusto tell Atticus that Tom has been killedto offer their help in preparing for Tom's caseTo warn Atticus that Tom is in danger
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Scout do when she sees the men surrounding her father outside the jail?She screams.She runs into the middle of the group.She runs home.She starts hitting the men.
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Mr. Cunningham tell the group to leave?because Scout has shamed him by talking about his sonbecause Jem won't stop kicking himbecause someone has a gun trained on them from a window abovebecause Atticus threatens to stop giving him legal advice
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWho was guarding Atticus with a gun in his window the whole time?Mr. Underwood, the newspaper ownerSheriff TateBoo RadleyReverend Sykes
- 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 ChoiceWho appears on the Finch porch at the end of chapter 12?Aunt AlexandraAunt RachelBoo RadleyDill
- 27. Multiple ChoiceHow does Aunt Alexandra fit into the social scene of Maycomb?She is instantly hated by everyone.She gets a boyfriend right away.She fits right in with the ladies of Maycomb.Her only friend is Maudie.
- 28. Multiple ChoiceIn the following quote, what does "shinny" most likely mean?
Miss Maudie Atkinson baked a Lane cake with so much shinny it made me tight.AlcoholCoconutLoveFood coloring - 29. 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.
- 30. 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.
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the actual reason does Dill give for running away?Dill says his parents just aren't interested in him.Dill was chained to a bed and starved.Dill missed his fiance and wanted to return to Maycomb to marry her.Jem sent him a letter about the Tom Robinson Case.
- 32. Multiple ChoiceHow does Atticus explain the "mob" outside their house when news gets out that they are moving Tom Robinson to the Courthouse Jail.He says that they were their friends and not to worry.He says they were probably KKK members.He says they were just bullying and not to worry.None of these
- 33. 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.
- 34. 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.
- 35. Multiple Choice
What does Scout realize after the Cunninghams get back in their ramshackle cars?
That Atticus was actually frightened.
That her persuasive speaking abilities were actually quite strong.
That the sun was coming up and she had been out all night.
That Mr. Underwood was both a friend and a foe.
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