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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Henry give to Jean Louise in Part 6, Chapter 15?

2. From where were pupils shipped in at Jean Louise's school when she was in sixth grade?

3. Who has been hit by a car and killed in Part 4, Chapter 12?

4. What book does Jean Louise find in her house that frightens her "to mute hysteria by pictures of medieval labor chairs" in Part 4, Chapter 11?

5. What color dress does Jean Louise wear to the junior-senior dance in Part 6, Chapter 15?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who convinces Jean Louise to attend the Commencement Dance in the flashback in Part 6, Chapter 15?

2. How does Jean Louise perceive the concept of “manners,” as seen in the novel?

3. What are the details of the car accident that is revealed in Part 4, Chapter 12?

4. What happens when Jean Louise arrives at Uncle Jack’s house in Part 5, Chapter 14?

5. What is the major conflict that arises during the Commencement Dance for Jean Louise in Part 6, Chapter 15?

6. How do you think Henry’s self perception influences his actions in Go Set a Watchman?

7. What is Atticus Finch’s motivation for representing Frank in court?

8. What are your thoughts on the legitimacy of Atticus’s actions and attitudes in Go Set a Watchman?

9. What does Jean Louise remark about New York during the Coffee in Part 5, Chapter 13?

10. What does Jean Louise ponder regarding her recent discoveries in Part 4, Chapter 12?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and analyze the character of Jean Louise Finch as the protagonist of Go Set a Watchman. How old is Jean Louise in the narrative? For how long has Jean Louise lived away from Maycomb? Where does she live? How does Jean Louise’s character evolve in the course of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the guests at Jean Louise’s “Welcome Home” Coffee hosted by Alexandra. What views are exposed regarding the guests? How does Jean Louise fit in with this crowd of women? What are her perceptions of herself amongst Maycomb society?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the character of Jem in Go Set a Watchman. How did Jem die? Why do you think the author chose to explore Jem’s character further in To Kill a Mockingbird? How has Jem influenced Jean Louise’s character?

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