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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 type of business do Atticus’s father and uncle run?

2. According to Samuel on page 100, what is the ritual intended to release?

3. What is the name of the childhood friend who plans to accompany Atticus and his uncle on their road trip?

4. Who owes a debt to Adah, as revealed in Chapter 3?

5. What statue is in the foyer of the house Letitia purchases in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens at the Simmonsville Dinette in Chapter 1?

2. Who is Dell and what role does she play at the manor, as explained in Chapter 1?

3. According to George on page 110, what will Letitia be unable to get? Why?

4. Who are Titus and Samuel Braithwhite, as revealed in Chapter 1?

5. Who is Earl Maybree, and how does he help Atticus in Chapter 1?

6. What special book does Atticus discover on page 65? Where does he find it?

7. What does Caleb give to George and Montrose at the end of Chapter 3?

8. Who are Atticus’s father and uncle? What business do they run, as explained in Chapter 1?

9. What gifts does William give to Atticus and the others before they depart the manor house at the end of Chapter 1?

10. What happens to Atticus when he gets a flat tire in Chapter 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do you think the future has in store for Atticus and the others after the close of the novel? In addition to Atticus, select two other characters and predict their futures based on their thoughts and actions over the course of the novel.

Essay Topic 2

In what ways is the novel a celebration of the science fiction genre? Evaluate the role of science fiction in the novel, using textual evidence for support.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Atticus and Caleb. How are they similar, and how are they different? Support your answers with examples from the text.

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