Tkam Ch. 11-20 Practice Quiz

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1. Before taking Ms. Borland's class, I only read books that my teacher assigned, and I never wanted to read a book of my own _____________________.  Now, however, I love to read in my free time.

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volition is the act of willing, choosing, or resolving. To do something "by your own volition" means you do something "by your own choice"

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Tkam Ch. 11-20 Practice Quiz - Quiz

This practice quiz covers key themes and events from chapters 11-20 of Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. It assesses understanding of character motivations, literary elements, and social implications through vocabulary and context-based questions.

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2. Neyvi tripped over the carpet on her way to accept the award.  I tried to ___________________my laughter, but couldn't.

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stifle means to hold back; suppress

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3. My father likes to think that he is _____________________, but he makes mistakes just like every other human being.

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infallible means never wrong

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4. The shadowy figures in the mob seemed ___________________, as they traveled to the jail to kill Tom Robinson. 

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ominous means threatening or sinister.

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5. Mrs. Dubose hurled insults about Jem and Scout's mother, and said that their family's _________________________ was all Atticus' fault, since he was defending a black man.

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degradation means a state of low honor or moral character

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6. Atticus' skills as a lawyer seem _____________________, since he uses language to cleverly reveal the truth.

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formidable means impressive

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7. When I got my essay back, I didn't understand what Ms. Borland's comments meant, so I met with her after class and asked her to __________________.

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to elucidate means to explain

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8. When my neighbor saw that I had destroyed her beautiful flowers, she yelled at me _____________________ as I tried to explain that it was an accident. 

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indignantly means angirly

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9. When Mr. Gilmer questioned Tom about his "crime," his speech was very _________________ towards Tom;  however, Tom remained polite and respectful the entire time. 

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acrimonious means sarcastic, bitter, or nasty

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10. Since the Ewell children don't have enough money to see a doctor or for decent shoes, they all have ________________ colds throughout the winter time.

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perpetual means everlasting; continuous

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Before taking Ms. Borland's class, I only read books that my...
Neyvi tripped over the carpet on her way to accept the award.  I...
My father likes to think that he is _____________________, but he...
The shadowy figures in the mob seemed ___________________, as they...
Mrs. Dubose hurled insults about Jem and Scout's mother, and said...
Atticus' skills as a lawyer seem _____________________, since he...
When I got my essay back, I didn't understand what Ms....
When my neighbor saw that I had destroyed her beautiful flowers, she...
When Mr. Gilmer questioned Tom about his "crime," his speech...
Since the Ewell children don't have enough money to see a doctor...
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