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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. Atticus asks Jem and Scout as he leaves their room in Chapter 13, "Do you think I'll end up costing the family" how much money?

2. What word does Atticus define for Scout in Chapter 14 as "carnal knowledge of a female by force and without consent"?

3. What grade is Jem starting school in Chapter 2?

4. How far is Maycomb from Finch's Landing?

5. Who invites Walter Cunningham to come to the Finch home for dinner in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the discoveries in the knothole of the oak tree at the Radley Place change the reader's perceptions of Boo Radley in Chapter 4?

2. How has the dynamic of friendship changed between Scout, Dill, and Jem in Chapter 5?

3. What occurrence causes Miss Fisher to become hysterical in the classroom in Chapter 3? How do the children respond?

4. What is significant about the incident with Tim Johnson in Chapter 10? What does this occurrence indicate?

5. How does Scout describe the town of Maycomb in Chapter 1? What types of activities does Scout describe in the town?

6. What is one of the most important aspects of society that Aunt Alexandra wants to instill in Scout and Jem?

7. How does Scout introduce the main characters in her story in Chapter 1? Who comprises Scout's family?

8. What causes Scout to fight with Walter Cunningham in Chapter 3? How does Jem respond to the situation?

9. What item of clothing does Jem lose as he flees the Radley Place in Chapter 6? How does Dill explain this loss?

10. Where is To Kill a Mockingbird set? How does Scout describe her family's history in this setting in Chapter 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the character of Walter Cunningham in the novel. How does Walter’s home life differ from Scout’s? What are Scout’s impressions of Walter and his family? How does Scout's views of Walter change?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the novel’s narrative style. Is the narrative related from a first, second, or third point of view? Is the narrator’s perspective limited or omniscient? Why do you think the author chose to write the story from this narrative point of view?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the character of Aunt Alexandra in the novel. How old is Aunt Alexandra? How would you describe her relationship with her siblings? What does Scout think of Aunt Alexandra?

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