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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Tom Robinson injure his left arm, according to Reverend Sykes in Chapter 18?
(a) It was injured during a shooting.
(b) It was caught in a well.
(c) It was caught in a cotton gin.
(d) It was amputated in a car accident.

2. Jem and Scout learn in Chapter 23 that the one juror that wanted to find Tom Robinson innocent was a relative of what family?
(a) The Ewells.
(b) The Cunninghams.
(c) The Finches.
(d) The Stewarts.

3. Who "told Aunt Alexandra in Jem’s presence (“Oh foot, he’s old enough to listen.”) that Mr. Ewell said it made one down and about two more to go" in Chapter 25?
(a) Miss Stephanie Crawford.
(b) Mayella Ewell.
(c) Ruth Jones.
(d) Emily Davis.

4. Of whom does Jem say in Chapter 16, "Lives by himself way down near the county line. He’s got a colored woman and all sorts of mixed chillun"?
(a) Mr. Tensaw Jones.
(b) Cecil Jacobs.
(c) Bob Ewell.
(d) Mr. Dolphus Raymond.

5. What does Atticus Finch claim are the "great levelers" and the place in this country where "all men are created equal" in Chapter 20?
(a) The jails.
(b) The courts.
(c) The factory floors.
(d) The senate rooms.

6. What grade in school has Scout begun in the beginning of Chapter 26?
(a) Sixth grade.
(b) Fourth grade.
(c) Third grade.
(d) Fifth grade.

7. Who does Jem leave Scout to hang out with at the Halloween pageant in Chapter 28?
(a) John Taylor.
(b) Stephanie Crawford.
(c) Cecil Jacobs.
(d) Link Deas.

8. What does Dill say the children were playing in front of Tom Robinson's residence when Atticus arrived in Chapter 25?
(a) Poker.
(b) Marbles.
(c) Football.
(d) Basketball.

9. For whom does Tom Robinson say he worked at the time of the crime in Chapter 19?
(a) Mr. Link Deas.
(b) Mr. Tensaw Jones.
(c) Miss Stephanie Crawford.
(d) Mr. Dolphus Raymond.

10. What does "NRA" refer to in the novel?
(a) National Retaliatory Act.
(b) National Recovery Act.
(c) National Rifle Association.
(d) National Refurbishment Act.

11. Who does Scout refer to as the "Welfare lady" in Chapter 27?
(a) Emily Davis.
(b) Miss Maudie.
(c) Mayella Ewell.
(d) Ruth Jones.

12. How old is Tom Robinson when he takes the stand in Chapter 19?
(a) 22.
(b) 25.
(c) 29.
(d) 32.

13. What is the name of Tom Robinson's wife?
(a) Carol.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Anne.
(d) Helen.

14. Who is the doctor that has been called to see to Jem in Chapter 30?
(a) Dr. Reynolds.
(b) Dr. Caffrey.
(c) Dr. Smith.
(d) Dr. Anderson.

15. How many witnesses does Atticus say he has for the court in the end of Chapter 18?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Atticus opens the envelope that Calpurnia brings him at the courtroom in Chapter 21, he tells the judge that the letter is from whom?

2. How many bullet holes does Atticus say they found on Tom Robinson in Chapter 24?

3. Who does Cecil Jacobs describe in Chapter 26 as having "been after the Jews and he’s puttin‘ ’em in prisons and he’s taking away all their property and he won’t let any of ‘em out of the country"?

4. How much money does Mayella say she offered to Tom Robinson to bust up a chiffarobe for her in Chapter 18?

5. What "offense" does Atticus say Mayella Ewell committed and then attempted to cover her guilt for in his final statement to the jury?

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