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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. When Atticus interrupts the dinner at the manor house in Chapter 1, what does he inform the members of the Order?

2. What is Letitia pleased to discover in her room at the Braithwhite manor house?

3. How does Marvin describe the town of Bideford in Chapter 1?

4. What is the name of the house Letitia decides to purchase in Chapter 2?

5. How does Atticus describe his relationship with his father in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who is William and what information does he give to Atticus and the others upon their arrival at the manor house in Chapter 1?

4. Who contacts Letitia at the beginning of Chapter 2? What news does she receive?

5. What happens when Atticus, George, and Letitia encounter Sheriff Hunt in Chapter 1?

6. What does Marvin learn about Devon County, as explained in Chapter 1?

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

8. What is notable about the guest rooms assigned to Atticus, George, and Letitia at the manor house in Chapter 1?

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

10. Who built the Winthrop House? What is notable about it?

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

Does the end justify the means? How does the novel answer this question? How would Atticus answer this question? How would Caleb? What about other characters, such as Letitia and Ruby?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing how the author uses characters and behaviors to develop and strengthen the theme of racial oppression.

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