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- 1. Multiple Choice
Part A: Read the following sentences from paragraphs 14, and 15.
“Ain’t it a long time?” I asked him.
“Sure is, Scout,” Jem said happily.
“Well, from the way you put it, it’d just take five minutes.”
What does the dialogue between Jem and Scout reveal about Jem’s character?
Jem was happy he could stay up late.
Jem was hopeful they had won the case.
Jem was excited there was strong evidence presented.
Jem thought the jury was taking too long to decide.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Part B: Which detail from the passage supports the analysis of Jem’s character from Part A?
“He’s not supposed to lean, Reverend, but don’t fret, we’ve won it,” he said wisely.” (paragraph 2)
“What time is it, Reverend?” he asked. “Gettin’ on toward eight.” (paragraph 7)
"Don’t see how any jury could convict on what we heard--” (paragraph 2)
“When it had bonged eleven times I was past feeling: tired from fighting sleep…” (paragraph 12)
- 3. Multiple Choice
Read the following sentence from paragraph 21.
“A jury never looks at a defendant it has convicted, and when his jury came in, not one of them looked at Tom Robinson.”
What is revealed about the jury through this quote?
The jury didn’t want to look at Tom because they were racist.
The jury didn’t want to give the verdict away before it was read.
They feel bad that they found Tom guilty.
They do not want to make eye contact with someone they have found guilty.
- 4. Multiple Choice
What did Scout learn about the jury system from being Atticus’ daughter in paragraphs 20 and 21?
That it didn’t matter if the evidence pointed to a defendant being innocent.
That Atticus was a good lawyer, and did everything he could.
That the jury members give clues as they return with the verdict.
That the court of law is fair no matter the color of your skin.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Why does Reverend Sykes ask Scout to stand up as Atticus is passing?
To obey his rules.
To show respect to her father.
To show that she can be ladylike.
To show that Atticus demands a lot from his kids.
- 6. Multiple Choice
What does this gesture suggest about the feelings of the African-American community towards Atticus Finch?
That they are disappointed that Atticus has just lost the case.
That they are scared of Atticus and his power.
That they respect and appreciate what Atticus has done for Tom.
That they feel inferior to Atticus and must stand.
- 7. Multiple Choice
What piece of dialogue reveals that Scout understands and sees the theme of injustice and killing a mockingbird come up?
“It most certainly is not, I know every word you’re saying.”
“Guilty...guilty...guilty...guilty...guilty…”
“A jury never looks at a defendant it has convicted, and when his jury came in, not one of them looked at Tom Robinson.”
“Mr. Jem, I ain’t ever seen any jury decide in favor of a colored man over a white man…”
- 8. Multiple Choice
What does the word “tacit” mean in the sentence in paragraph two on page 237?
Jem went in grinning, and Calpurnia nodded tacit consent to having Dill in to supper.
Stated
Understood
Agreed
Direct
- 9. Multiple Choice
PART A: What is the meaning of the word “inflammatory” used in paragraph 4?
inspiring disbelief
causing anger
spreading quickly
encouraging reckless behavior
- 10. Multiple Choice
PART B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?
“They falsely claimed the nine black teenagers had raped them.” (Paragraph 3)
“News of the alleged crime spread rapidly across the county...” (Paragraph 4)
“...a mob gathered outside the jail where the boys were held...” (Paragraph 4)
“The judge scheduled the executions for mid-July, the earliest the law would allow.” (Paragraph 5)
- 11. Multiple Choice
“The trial was held in Scottsboro just two weeks after the arrests, and an all-white jury quickly recommended the death penalty for eight of the nine boys, all except 13-year-old Leroy Wright” (Paragraph 5).
How does the quoted sentence contribute to the development of ideas in the text? Select two answers.
That there was clear racial bias from the all-white jury members.
That there was a fair and just trial for the time period.
That the most severe form of punishment was determined in a very short amount of time.
That the testimony of the boys was taken seriously by the court.
That the jury gave special treatment to the 13-year old Leroy Wright.
- 12. Multiple Choice
PART A: Which statement best identifies the central idea of the text?
The Scottsboro Boys’ trials showed the enormous degree of racial inequality that existed in the United States' criminal justice system.
The Scottsboro Boys’ trials were an unfortunate mistake made in U.S. history that have since been apologized for.
The Scottsboro Boys’ trials proved that a new system of screening witnesses was necessary.
The Scottsboro Boys’ trials showed how disorganized the criminal justice system was at the time and how far it has come since then.
- 13. Multiple Choice
PART B: Which quote from the text best supports the answer to Part A?
“In early 1932, a letter surfaced from one of the accusers, Ruby Bates. In it, she admitted that her rape claim was a sham...” (Paragraph 9)
“Alabama’s jury selection process was inherently racially skewed and violated Norris’ fourteenth amendment right.” (Paragraph 12)
“The legal proceedings continued for several years. A few of the young men managed to get acquitted.” (Paragraph 13)
“...in 2013, the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles granted posthumous pardons to three of the Scottsboro Boys who never had their convictions overturned...” (Paragraph 14)
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