Tkam Ch 7-10 Quiz
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Why would there be no more surprises in the tree?
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Boo dies
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Atticus told them not to go there anymore
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Birds were nesting there
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Mr. Nathan Radley cemented the hole closed
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This quiz assesses comprehension of key events and characters in chapters 7-10 of 'To Kill A Mockingbird'. It covers discoveries made by Jem and Scout, changes in the Radley property, and insights into secondary characters, enhancing understanding of the novel's themes and developments.
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Atticus shoots a mad dog, and the children are very surprised to find out about “One-Shot Finch.”
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
In the given statement, it is mentioned that Atticus shoots a mad dog, which surprises the children. This implies that the children were not aware of Atticus's shooting skills or his ability to accurately hit a target with just one shot. Therefore, the statement "One-Shot Finch" is used to describe Atticus's exceptional marksmanship. Hence, the correct answer is true.Rate this question:
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What else did Jem and Scout find in the Radleys’ tree?
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Apples
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Jem's pants
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Twine, two figures, and a watch
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Nothing
Correct Answer
A. Twine, two figures, and a watchExplanation
Jem and Scout found twine, two figures, and a watch in the Radleys' tree. This suggests that someone had intentionally left these items there, possibly as a hidden message or a secret treasure. The presence of twine and figures could imply some sort of playful or mysterious activity, while the watch indicates a valuable item that someone may have wanted to hide or protect. This discovery adds to the intrigue and curiosity surrounding the Radley family and their secretive nature.Rate this question:
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Who is Tom Robinson?
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Calpurnia's husband
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A student in Scout's class
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The sheriff of Maycomb
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A person Atticus is defending in court
Correct Answer
A. A person Atticus is defending in courtExplanation
Tom Robinson is a person Atticus is defending in court. This is evident from the context of the question, where the options are related to different characters from the story. The fact that Tom Robinson is being defended by Atticus suggests that he is involved in a legal case, highlighting his significance in the plot.Rate this question:
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Miss Maudie left fires going and her house burned down. As always, she put her most optimistic foot forward and didn’t seem to mind much.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement suggests that Miss Maudie left fires burning in her house, which eventually led to her house burning down. However, despite this unfortunate event, Miss Maudie remained optimistic and did not seem to be bothered by it. Therefore, the correct answer is true, indicating that the statement is accurate.Rate this question:
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Scout agreed with Francis’ attitude about Atticus’ case.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
Scout did not agree with Francis' attitude about Atticus' case. This can be inferred from the context of the question, which implies that Scout's opinion differed from Francis'.Rate this question:
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What new habit has Scout picked up?
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Reading
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Biting her fingernails
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Fighting
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Swearing
Correct Answer
A. SwearingExplanation
Scout has picked up the new habit of swearing.Rate this question:
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Uncle Jack treats the children just like Atticus does.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
The statement suggests that Uncle Jack treats the children in the same way as Atticus does. However, the correct answer is False because there is no evidence provided to support this claim. The statement does not provide any information about how Uncle Jack treats the children, so it cannot be concluded that he treats them the same way as Atticus does.Rate this question:
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What does Francis tell Scout about Dill's home life?
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Dill's father has a black beard and is the president of the L&N Railroad
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Dill doesn't have a permanent home
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Dill's mother is in jail
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Dill comes from a rich family
Correct Answer
A. Dill doesn't have a permanent homeExplanation
Francis tells Scout that Dill doesn't have a permanent home.Rate this question:
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Cecil Jacobs was a boy at Scout’s school who made fun of Cal.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
Cecil Jacobs was not a boy at Scout's school who made fun of Cal. The statement is false because there is no mention of Cecil Jacobs making fun of Cal in the given information.Rate this question:
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