To kill a Mokingbird
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This set of American Literature Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on To kill a Mokingbird
Q1 | At the end of the book, Scout says that she has learned practically everything except
- Maths
- Physics
- Algebra
- Science
Q2 | The death of Tom Robinson is compared to “the senseless slaughter of songbirds,” by
- Atticus Finch
- Helen Robinson
- Mr. Underwood
- Raymond
Q3 | Atticus says, “Mockingbirds don’t do one thing but
- Eats crumbs from the road
- Sing their hearts out for us.
- Build nests in the willow trees
- Eats pies from the windows
Q4 | Boo proves the ultimate symbol ofgood by saving Jem and Scout from
- Bob Ewell
- Tom Robinson
- Mr Walter Cunningham
- Miss Maudie
Q5 | The first chapter of To kill a Mockingbird focuses on telling stories. This primarily serves to:
- Lengthen the Novel
- Make the story appealing to a younger audience
- Mimic the random thoughts in Scout’s mind
- Tie each of the individual characters to their family and history
Q6 | How old were Scout and Jem when To Kill a Mockingbird begins?
- 5 and 8
- 9 and 13
- 6 and 10
- 8 and 3
Q7 | In To kill a Mockingbird Superstition causes the children to be afraid of whichfamily house?
- Harris
- Radley’s
- Finch
- Robinson
Q8 | Scout is unusual for a first grader because:
- She can read and write
- She speaks a foreign language
- She is taller than everyone
- All of the above
Q9 | What activity do Dill, Scout and Jem frequently like to play with respect to the Radley family?
- They all run into the Radley’s Yard and touch the House before fleeing
- They play hide and seek in the yard
- They all pretend to be various members of the Radley family and act out the stabbing scene
- None of the above
Q10 | What secret does Jem reveal to Scout?
- When he went back for his pants, they were folded and sewn across the fence like as if theywere expecting him.
- When he went back for his pants, Boo Radley showed him his face.
- Aunt Alexandra was not their real aunt.
- Boo Radley was waiting for him when he returned for his pants.
Q11 | The narrator of the novel, To Kill a Mocking bird is
- Jem Finch
- Scout (Jean Louise) Finch
- Atticus Finch
- Aunt Alexandra
Q12 | Why does Atticus know that he will lose his case with Tom Robinson?
- Because Tom actually did Rape MayellaEwell
- Because the Ewells are well respected in the Town
- Because it is the word of a black man against a white man
- Because the Judge is biased
Q13 | Dill start crying in the courtroom in To Kill a Mockingbird because
- He is disgusted and upset with the way Mr. Gilmer blatantly disrespects Tom Robinson during hiscross-examination.
- He is afraid Atticus would be mad at them for entering the Court House.
- He hated Tom Robinson
- He is disgusted with so many black people at the court House.
Q14 | According to Atticus in chapter 20, what is the thing that Mayella has done wrong?
- Mayella broke a "rigid and time-honored code" of Maycomb's racist society by tempting a blackman.
- Mayella broke a “rigid code” of marrying a black man.
- Mayella broke a “rigid code” of entering the Court house by herself.
- Mayella broke a “rigid code” of openly dating a man before marriage.
Q15 | Scout and Jem are surprised to find out that Atticus is good at
- Shooting
- Basketball
- Cooking
- All of the above
Q16 | One fact that Atticus establishes about the case is...
- Bob Ewell is right handed
- Tom has one good hand
- The left side of Mayella's face is bruised
- Tom is physically handicapped
Q17 | What does Scout first find in the knot-hole?
- chewing gum
- some pecan nuts
- coins
- bird’s nest
Q18 | Who walks Boo Radley home at the end of To Kill A Mockingbird?
- Aunt Alexandra
- Scout
- Heck Tate
- Jem
Q19 | The only character convinced Tom Robinson would receive justice is:
- Miss Mauddie
- Calpurnia
- Jem
- Scout
Q20 | What does Boo Radley do during the night of the fire?
- he drapes a blanket over Scout’s shoulders
- he helps put out the fire
- he steals Jem’s pants
- he leaves town
Q21 | What happens when Jem, Scout and Dill sneak into the Radley’s backyard?
- a dog chases them off the property
- Boo Radley comes out to talk to them
- Nathan Radley invites them in
- Someone shoots at them
Q22 | Boo Radley proves to be the ultimate symbol of:
- evil
- violence
- good
- naivety
Q23 | Who gives Willy money to pay his bills?
- Charley
- Biff
- Frank
- Walter
Q24 | For Linda Loman,“freedom” means:
- buying clothes and shoes
- a trip to Hollywood
- to be free from debt
- to bear lots of children
Q25 | The elder son of Willy Loman is:
- Biff Loman
- HappyLoman
- Walter Loman
- Sean Loman