Tkam Ch. 11-20 Practice Quiz
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The shadowy figures in the mob seemed ___________________, as they traveled to the jail to kill Tom Robinson.
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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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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; suppressRate this question:
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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 wrongRate this question:
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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 characterRate this question:
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Atticus' skills as a lawyer seem _____________________, since he uses language to cleverly reveal the truth.
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formidable means impressiveRate this question:
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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 explainRate this question:
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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 angirlyRate this question:
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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; continuousRate this question:
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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 nastyRate this question:
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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"Rate this question:
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