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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 kind of cola does Scout describe the black attendees of the trial drinking in Chapter 16?
3. What dessert does Miss Maudie offer to Jem and the other children in Chapter 22?
4. Who does the Sheriff say called him to the Ewell residence on the night of the alleged crime in Chapter 17?
5. Who is the judge that oversees the trial of Tom Robinson?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. What is ironic about Bob Ewell's testimony in Tom Robinson's trial in Chapter 16?
3. What leads to the discovery of Atticus that Scout, Jem, and Dill have been attending the trial in Chapter 21?
4. When the sheriff arrives in Chapter 29, he tells Scout that he believes she was saved by what?
5. What occurs as Scout and Jem are returning home in Chapter 28? How do the children react?
6. What does Atticus Finch attempt to convey to the jury during his closing statements in Chapter 20?
7. What incidents in town have occurred involving Bob Ewell in Chapter 27. What do these events signify?
8. Who is Mr. Link Deas? Why is Mr. Deas's testimony disregarded in Chapter 19?
9. How would you describe the author's development of tension and suspense throughout the trial in Chapter 17?
10. Who is the first witness called to the stand by the prosecutor in Chapter 17? What statement does this character make?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Describe the courtroom and the attendees for the trial in Chapter 16. Where do Scout, Jem, and Dill find a place to observe the proceedings? How and why is the courtroom segregated as it is?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the actions, objectives, and obstacles of Miss Maudie in Chapter 5. Why does Miss Maudie spend time with the Finch children? How does Miss Maudie’s attitude about the children differ from the other older characters in Maycomb?
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