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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Scout point out as the person that saved her and Jem from their attacker in Chapter 29?
(a) Sam Levy.
(b) Boo Radley.
(c) Cecil Jacobs.
(d) John Taylor.

2. What are the first names of Misses Tutti and Frutti?
(a) Anne and Alva.
(b) June and Mary.
(c) Sarah and Frances.
(d) Wilma and Betty.

3. On what date was the Sheriff contacted to go to the Ewell residence, according to his testimony in Chapter 17?
(a) November 21.
(b) June 13.
(c) September 12.
(d) July 7.

4. How much money does Mayella say she offered to Tom Robinson to bust up a chiffarobe for her in Chapter 18?
(a) A nickel.
(b) A penny.
(c) A dime.
(d) A quarter.

5. What year does Atticus Finch say it is in his closing statements in Chapter 20?
(a) 1926.
(b) 1941.
(c) 1935.
(d) 1931.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Tom Robinson say he has in Chapter 19?

2. What does Sheriff Tate say he believes saved Scout's life in Chapter 29?

3. For whom does Tom Robinson say he worked at the time of the crime in Chapter 19?

4. How old does Mayella Ewell says she is when she takes the stand in Chapter 18?

5. What will happen to Tom Robinson if he loses his appeal, according to Atticus in Chapter 23?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Mr. Link Deas? Why is Mr. Deas's testimony disregarded in Chapter 19?

2. How would you describe the author's development of tension and suspense throughout the trial in Chapter 17?

3. How would you describe Atticus Finch's outlook following the trial of Tom Robinson in Chapter 23?

4. What does Atticus Finch attempt to convey to the jury during his closing statements in Chapter 20?

5. How would you describe Tom Robinson's guilt in the crime he is charged with in the trial? Do you think Tom is guilty?

6. What does Tom Robinson assert took place on the night in question when he takes the stand in Chapter 19?

7. Who is the first witness called to the stand by the prosecutor in Chapter 17? What statement does this character make?

8. What is symbolic about the conversation between Scout and Jem regarding the roly-poly bug in Chapter 25?

9. What do Jem, Scout, and Dill discover about Mr. Dolphus Raymond in Chapter 20?

10. What does Atticus tell Jem in order to help him understand the trial and the verdict in Chapter 23?

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