Ch. 15-25 Quiz

1.

1 point

Scout knew the verdict was guilty before it was read because:

The jury were sweating profusely

The jury did not look at Tom

The jury did not take long

The jury were smiling when they came in

2.

1 point

Which of the following is NOT an example of a person/group of people who helped Tom?

Stephanie Crawford

Judge Taylor

Tom's black friends

Link Deas

3.

1 point

Atticus says Tom Robinson might go "to the chair," but not until what is done?

The truth is told in court

Scout admits that Jem is right

Aunt Alexandra goes back to Finch's Landing

Blacks achieve equality

4.

1 point

Atticus says the state has not produced "one iota of medical evidence." Which persuasive technique is he using?

Ethos

Logos

Plain Folks

Pathos

5.

1 point

Why does Jem think Boo Radley stays shut up in his house?

Because he is racist

Because he wants to stay there

Because he has nowhere else to go

Because he is a prisoner

6.

1 point

What does Atticus mean when he asks Mayella, "What did your father see in the window? The crime of rape or the best defense to it?"

She blamed Tom to get out of trouble

She was raped by her father

She is afraid to go to the doctor

She was raped and is afraid of getting pregnant

7.

1 point

What does the author mean when she writes, "Tom was a dead man the minute Mayella Ewell opened her mouth and screamed?"

Bob Ewell would kill Tom

Scout thinks the courts failed

Mayella was raped by Tom

Tom never had a fair chance

8.

1 point

On what side of Mayella's face was she beaten?

Right

Back

Left

Front

9.

1 point

What physical deformity does Tom Robinson have?

His back is broken

His right arm is shriveled and useless

His left eye is fake

His left arm is shriveled and useless

10.

1 point

Mayella thinks Atticus is mocking her in court when he calls her Miss and M'am. What does this show?

She thinks he is calling her old

She is afraid he thinks she is guilty

She is never treated with respect

She thinks he is hitting on her

11.

1 point

During Atticus' closing argument, he begins to loosen his tie and remove some of his clothing. Which persuasive technique is this?

Ethos

Pathos

Plain Folks

Logos

12.

1 point

Why does Jem think "mixed children" are sad?

They have no souls

They don't belong anywhere

They are breaking the law

They are violent

13.

1 point

How is Scout helpful in breaking up the mob outside the jail?

She, Jem, and Dill go into the Radley's back yard and distract the neighbors

She helps Atticus fight off the drunk men from Old Sarum

She talks to Mr. Cunningham, reminding the men they are human

She and Jem sneak into the Maycomb Tribune and steal Mr. Underwood's gun

14.

1 point

Atticus says men are not really created equally, but they are supposed to all be equal in the eyes of the:

Parades

Jails

Schools

Courts

15.

1 point

What happens to Tom during his exercise period at the jail?

He is successful in his escape and gets away

He is successful in his escape and kills a guard

He is shot while trying to escape

He is shot while playing basketball

16.

1 point

Which character is a young girl who narrates the story?

Scout

Jem

Atticus

Dill

17.

1 point

Which of the following is NOT a recurring theme in the novel?

Maturity

Empathy

Innocence

Love

18.

1 point

What is ironic about the conversation the ladies' missionary circle is having?

They raise money for Tom's family but waste it on gambling

They help people in other countries but not in their own town

They are obsessed with religion but they don't go to church

They give food to the needy but throw out extra cakes

19.

1 point

Why did Tom get sick of taking "white people's" chances?

He had lost hope of gaining freedom

He was afraid to be in prison

He was sorry for the crime he committed

He hoped Atticus would be successful with his appeal

20.

1 point

According to Atticus, what did Mayella do that was unspeakable in their society?

Hit her father

Lied in court

Stole ice cream

Kissed a black man