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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. The children discover that Mr. Dolphus Raymond is actually drinking what from his brown paper bag in Chapter 20?

2. What is the verdict in the Tom Robinson trial in Chapter 21?

3. Who does Scout refer to as the "Welfare lady" in Chapter 27?

4. How many siblings does Mayella Ewell have?

5. How does the Sheriff contend that Mr. Ewell died in Chapter 30?

Short Essay Questions

1. What leads to the discovery of Atticus that Scout, Jem, and Dill have been attending the trial in Chapter 21?

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

3. Who relates the news of Tom Robinson's death in Chapter 24? How was Tom Robinson killed?

4. What event do Scout and Jem attend on Halloween in Chapter 27? Where does the event take place?

5. How does Scout describe the jury when they return with their verdict in Chapter 21? What is the verdict?

6. How does Jem respond to the verdict in the Robinson trial in Chapter 22? How have his perceptions changed of the people of Maycomb as a result of the trial?

7. When the sheriff arrives in Chapter 29, he tells Scout that he believes she was saved by what?

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

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

10. What social activity does Aunt Alexandra arrange in Chapter 24? What are Scout's perceptions of this event?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of classism in To Kill a Mockingbird. How much do the citizens of Maycomb County differ in terms of their personal finances? How much is wealth considered to be important within this community?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of racial prejudice in To Kill a Mockingbird. What has Tom Robinson been charged with? How would you describe the perceptions of the townspeople of Tom Robinson’s guilt?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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