Unit Six Quiz for Readers of To Kill a Mockingbird 1 Prior to the climax of the story, what is the closest Scout comes to Boo Radley? At the knot-hole in the tree At the parade When the tire hits the porch Walking to school When she peeked in his window During the trial During the fire 2 In Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, which two events best show Scout is not afraid of the townspeople? (Mark two answers.) When the rabid dog is coming up the street When she goes to church By attending the trial Scout dressing as a ham for Halloween On the first day of school When she talks with Dolphus Raymond 3 Jem explains to Scout how many different kinds of people there are. How many does Scout count? Four One Twelve Two Too many to count 4 While Atticus Finch talks to Mrs. Dubose, Scout thinks he must be “the bravest man who ever lived.” Who does Atticus say he thinks is “the bravest person I ever knew?” His deceased wife Tom Robinson The Sheriff Calpurnia Boo Radley Uncle Jack Mrs. Dubose The Judge 5 What is the most likely reason that Mrs. Dubose is so difficult to deal with? She disapproves of Atticus defending Tom Robinson She disapproves of children who aren’t polite to her She is a drug addict She is worried about Boo Radley She kept a concealed pistol and was ready to use it at any time She is senile She disapproves of how Atticus is raising his children 6 “To Kill a Mockingbird” is loosely based on Harper Lee’s actual childhood experiences growing up in Monroeville, Alabama. One of the characters has foreshadowing of eventually becoming an author, like her, in real life. Who is it? Caroline Fisher Jem Finch Francis Hancock Cecil Jacobs Jack Finch Maudie Atkinson Dill Harris Walter Cunningham 7 “First of all,” he said, “if you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you’ll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view-” “Sir?” “-until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” Who does Scout learn to “climb into their skin,” and gain more empathy for, following Atticus’ advice? Boo Radley Tom Robinson Dolphus Raymond All of these Aunt Alexandra Miss Maudie The members of First Purchase Church Atticus Finch Jem Finch 8 Which character best exemplifies this excerpt from “To Kill a Mockingbird?” “I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do.” Dolphus Raymond Boo Radley Tom Robinson Atticus Finch Heck Tate 9 What aspect of a novel refers to the use of chapters, perspectives, or non-linear storytelling? Narrative Structure Outline of Key Events Style and Language Symbolism and Imagery 10 Which element of interpreting novels involves examining the time period, geographical location, and social or cultural context of the story? Symbolism and Imagery Style and Language Setting and Milieu Thematic Interpretation Back to