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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is Jem's reaction to the verdict in Chapter 22?
He's extremely happy Tom is found innocent.
He's incredibly upset Tom is found guilty.
He doesn't understand the verdict; he's confused.
He's angry and yells at the jury.
- 2. Multiple Choice
What does the African American community bring to the Finch's house?
Food
Flowers
Money
Gift Cards
- 3. Multiple ChoiceHow does Atticus respond to the African Americans' thank you?He says not to do it again because times are hard enoughHe starts crying.He does not accept it.He spits on it because it is all gross food.
- 4. Multiple Choice
What did Bob Ewell do to Atticus not long after the trial?
Punched Atticus in the face.
Slashed Atticus' tires and sent a threatening letter.
Spat in Atticus' face and threatened to kill him.
Set fire to Atticus' house.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What made Atticus optimistic about Tom's trial?
The jury was out for hours to decide the verdict, not minutes.
Judge Taylor thought Tom was innocent.
Bob Ewell made himself look like a fool.
Mayella confessed she had lied.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Miss Maudie says that Maycomb people are the _______ in the world.
dumbest
most racist
safest
most misunderstood
- 7. Multiple Choice
What was a step in the right direction according to Miss Maudie?
The jury staying out so long during the case.
Tom being found guilty.
Black people being grateful to Atticus.
Getting the case over with.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Who out of Tom's jury wanted to acquit (find innocent) Tom?
A Ewell
A Cunningham
A Finch
A Rosenbaum
- 9. Multiple Choice
What does Jem want to do away with?
Juries
Judges
Sheriffs
Schools
- 10. Multiple Choice
Who could not serve on a jury in the 1930's?
Women
Men
Townspeople
Farmers
- 11. Multiple ChoiceBob Ewell wanted revenge on Atticus becauseAtticus made Bob look smartAtticus made fun of MayellaAtticus embrassed him in courtAtticus made Bob write his name
- 12. Multiple Choice
What does Aunt Alexandra say about Walter Cunningham that infuriates Scout?
He's smarter than Scout
He's trash
He's Scout's boyfriend
He beat Scout up once
- 13. Multiple Choice
According to Jem how many types of folks are there? In Maycomb county at least.
2
4
6
1
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Atticus interrupt Aunt Alexandra's tea party?He promised to have dinner with Helen Robinson and Calpurnia.He is tired and wants to sit down and read the newspaper.Tom was shot dead trying to escape from prison.Helen Robinson has suddenly died.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceHow did they say Tom Robinson was killed?Climbing a fence to try to escape jail.Fighting with someone.Spit in an officer's face.Ran out the front door.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Where does Atticus ask Calpurnia to go with him?
Church
Tom's family's house
Court
Scout's play at school
- 17. Multiple Choice
In Mr. Underwood's editorial, he compares Tom's death to...
the senseless slaughter of songbirds.
the slow, painful effect of disease.
the clear ring of the bells of justice.
the killing of an endangered species.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceHow does Bob Ewell react to Tom's death?He writes an editorial in the town paper that says, "this proves I was right."He leaves town because he feels nervous that "people might retaliate. "He goes to Helen and apologizes because he feels responsible.He says, "One down and about two more to go."8
- 19. Multiple Choice
What has the town decided to do for Halloween at the end of Chapter 27?
trunk-or-treat (wagons in the square)
pageant (party and a play)
nothing
make it illegal
- 20. Multiple Choice
What is Scout dressed up as for the Halloween pageant?
a carrot
a cow
a ham
a potato
- 21. Multiple Choice
Who jumps out and scares Jem and Scout on the walk to the pageant?
Tom Robinson
Cecil Jacobs
Boo Radley
Calpurnia
- 22. Multiple Choice
What happens when Scout is supposed to come on stage during the pageant?
She fell asleep backstage and then wakes up and runs on stage at the wrong time
She trips on her costume and falls on stage
She forgets to come on stage
She enters perfectly as planned
- 23. Multiple Choice
What is the sound Jem and Scout hear when walking home in the dark from the pageant?
Dogs barking
Someone breathing
A cellphone ring
A "swishing" sound
- 24. Multiple Choice
What is most accurate about the kids walk home?
They are scared about nothing - just night sounds
Cecil jumps out and scares them again
They are attacked
Atticus meets them and walks them home
- 25. Multiple Choice
During the attack, what happens?
Scout runs away and makes it home
Scout is grabbed, Jem runs away
Scout is grabbed, someone frees her, Jem is hurt
None of the above
- 26. Multiple Choice
According to Scout, how many people are under the tree, (including her)?
2
3
4
5
- 27. Multiple Choice
After the attack, what does Scout feel on the ground?
Her crushed costume
A man with prickly stubble on face, smelling of whiskey
Her missing shoes
Nothing
- 28. Multiple Choice
After Scout finds her way and heads home, what does she see under the street light?
A man carrying Jem
Atticus running towards her
The Sheriff arriving
The neighbors all at her house
- 29. Multiple Choice
Who gets called to the Finch house once the kids are home?
Calpurnia
Heck Tate
Dr. Reynolds
Both Heck Tate and Dr. Reynolds
- 30. Multiple Choice
What are Jem's injuries?
A broken leg
Concussion and broken arm
He is dead
No injuries
- 31. Multiple Choice
What does Heck Tate tell Atticus about what he found?
He found no evidence
He found Bob Ewell's dead body
He found some kids hiding
He only found Scout's costume
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWho walks Boo Radley home?ScoutMiss. MaudieAtticusJem
- 33. Multiple Choice
Who does Atticus at first think killed Bob Ewell?
Jem
Scout
Boo Radley
Heck Tate
- 34. Multiple Choice
Who does Heck Tate 'claim' killed Bob Ewell?
Mayella
Jem
Boo Radley
Bob accidentally killed himself
- 35. Multiple Choice
Why does Atticus not want to cover up what he thinks happened to Bob Ewell?
He doesn't want Boo Radley to take the blame
He doesn't want people to think Jem is getting off easy because Atticus is his dad.
He doesn't want people to think Boo Radley is innocent
He doesn't want people to think bad about Bob
- 36. Multiple Choice
Who is the person lurking in the corner of the room during the first part of this reading?
Dill
Boo
Mayella
Atticus
- 37. Multiple Choice
Why does Scout figure that Atticus wants to move their conversation to the front porch rather than the living room?
Boo would feel more comfortable in the dark of the porch
It's too hot inside the house
They could all use some fresh air
They don't want Jem to overhear their conversation
- 38. Multiple Choice
Who does Scout take to see Jem one last time before he goes to sleep?
Heck Tate
Calpurnia
Aunt Alexandra
Boo Radley
- 39. Multiple Choice
What does Scout tell the person it's okay to do when they go back to find him asleep in the final chapter?
Read him a bedtime story
Pet his head
Give Jem more pain medicine
Give Jem an extra blanket to keep him warm
- 40. Multiple Choice
Where does Scout find herself standing in one of the last scenes of the book?
In the jailhouse
at the witness stand in the courtroom
on Boo Radley's front porch
at Bob Ewell's house
- 41. Multiple Choice
What do Boo Radley and "The Gray Ghost" have in common?
People were scared of them, but they both turned out to be really nice.
They were both killers.
They both committed horrible crimes as children.
They both lived in Maycomb.
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