Be sure to choose each answer carefully. You get only one try to answer each question correctly!
For Questions 1-12, please mark the letter of the correct definition of the given vocabulary word.
annals
(adj.) colorful
(adv.) without emotion
(n.) chronicles
(adj.) hissing
impertinence
(v.) to restrain
(v.) to steal
(n.) insolence
(adj.) depraved
adamant
(adj.) distasteful
(adj.) inflexible
(adj.) unrestrained
(n.) agreement
florid
(adj.) colorful
(adv.) without emotion
(n.) chronicles
(adj.) hissing
acquiescence
(adj.) distasteful
(adj.) inflexible
(adj.) unrestrained
(n.) agreement
undelectable
(adj.) distasteful
(adj.) inflexible
(adj.) unrestrained
(n.) agreement
stolidly
(adj.) colorful
(adv.) without emotion
(n.) chronicles
(adj.) hissing
purloin
(v.) to restrain
(v.) to steal
(n.) insolence
(adj.) depraved
sibilant
(adj.) colorful
(adv.) without emotion
(n.) chronicles
(adj.) hissing
sordid
(v.) to restrain
(v.) to steal
(n.) insolence
(adj.) depraved
untrammeled
(adj.) distasteful
(adj.) inflexible
(adj.) unrestrained
(n.) agreement
pinion
(v.) to restrain
(v.) to steal
(n.) insolence
(adj.) depraved
Which of the following is a
fragment?
Government agencies made registration difficult.
His heroes never went to school.
Young Mathabane didn’t want to go to school.
The author, who grew up in South Africa under apartheid.
Which of the following is a
complete sentence?
The canes hung.
The canes which hung in the principal’s office.
Because it tells about a real person’s life.
Before the government in South Africa changed.
What must a
complete sentence have at a minimum?
a subject
a subject and verb
a subject, verb, and adjective
a subject, verb, and article
How does Tom reportedly die?
He’s hanged in the town square.
He’s shot while trying to escape.
Poison is slipped into his jailhouse food.
A live grenade is thrown into his cell.
Which of the following adjectives
best describe Aunt Alexandra?
kind & generous
mean & abusive
soft & gentle
cold & judgmental
How does Scout express her youthful and innocent opinion about the world?
“Walter—that boy’s not trash, Jem.”
Tom Robinson is given his day in court.
“…there’s just one kind of folks.”
“… nobody’s born knowin’.”
What’s Miss Maudie mean by saying, “We’re paying the highest tribute we can to a man”?
Atticus is allowed to keep fighting for his beliefs.
Tom Robinson is given his day in court.
Bob Ewell is allowed to spit on Atticus.
Dolphus Raymond is given alcohol.
How does most of the town of Maycomb feel about Tom’s death?
outraged (angry)
unmoved (unsurprised)
jubilant (happy)
mournful (sad)
Which sentence is written correctly?
Fresh strawberries once a seasonal treat today can be purchased year-round.
Fresh strawberries, once a seasonal treat, today can be purchased year-round.
Fresh strawberries, once a seasonal treat, today can be purchased yearround.
Fresh strawberries once a seasonal treat, today can be purchased year-round.
What does Bob Ewell say about Tom Robinson’s death, and what does reaction say about him as a member of a civilized society?
Bob Ewell says that Tom’s death means one down and two more to go. His reaction indicates that he is anything but civilized as he wants unjustified revenge upon people whom he believes have wronged him, namely Atticus and Judge Taylor. He doesn’t belong in the same class as civilized thinkers like Atticus.
Bob Ewell says that Tom’s death means that Bob was innocent. His reaction indicates his expectation that Atticus and Judge Taylor should apologize to him. Clearly, Bob Ewell deserves the respect of civilized thinkers like Atticus.
Bob Ewell says that Tom’s death means one down and two more to go. His reaction indicates that he is anything but civilized as he wants unjustified revenge upon people whom he believes have wronged him, namely Adolphus Raymond and Atticus. He doesn’t belong in the same class as civilized thinkers like Atticus.
Bob Ewell says that Tom’s death means that Blacks are uppity and deserve what they get. His reaction indicates that he is anything but civilized as he has no regard for people of other races, namely Tom Robinson and Mrs. Raymond. He doesn’t belong in the same class as civilized thinkers like Atticus.
The citizens of Maycomb voice some surprisingly varied opinions about Tom Robinson’s case and its eventual disposition. Contrast the voiced opinions of Mr. Underwood, editor of
The Maycomb Tribune, and Miss Gates, Scout’s teacher. What is Harper Lee trying to express about each of these characters?
Newspaper editor Braxton Underwood and teacher Miss Gates have very different opinions about Tom Robinson’s case and its eventual disposition. Mr. Underwood, one of the fairest men in Maycomb by Atticus’s estimation, writes an editorial in his paper about how the killing of Tom Robinson is a “blessing” (p. 323). He furthermore likens the gunning down of Tom to “the slaughter of wild boars by hunters” (p. 323). With his comparison, he shows the differences between a blessed dictum passed on by Atticus to Jem when the latter received his air rifle and the conventional wisdom of the townspeople. As Atticus told Jem--and as Miss Maudie later confirmed with Scout--it is a sin to kill a mockingbird because all they ever do is sing their hearts out for the enjoyment of others. By utilizing this simplistic warning, Mr. Underwood writes his bitter diatribe in a way that even a child could grasp the meaning—Tom Robinson was no mockingbird. Scout’s supposedly learned teacher, Miss Gates, is one member of the community who probably grasps the impact of Underwood’s message. As the town is leaving the courthouse after Tom is found guilty, Scout hears her mentor rail on about the fact that “it’s time somebody taught ‘em a lesson, they were getting way above themselves, an’ the next thing they think they can do is marry us” (p. 331). Miss Gates’s sentiments about the Black citizens of Maycomb is made all the more clear by Scout’s recollection of her teacher’s voiced denunciation of Hitler and his persecution of the Jews. Even a child like Scout can recognize the nature of Miss Gates’s arguments. The woman’s proclamation that “over here we don’t believe in persecuting anybody” (p. 329) demonstrates her belief in religious freedom. Harper Lee’s message underlying these two different characters’ viewpoints seems to be that prejudice occurs when people judge people because of their religion or their race. Underwood understands that Tom Robinson was a threat because he did not contribute to society and Miss Gates is a woman who can appreciate the suffering of the Jews in Eastern Europe and see that their battle was not equivalent to Tom’s. Surely, Lee is trying to express how justice is fair in the United States but not worldwide.
Newspaper editor Braxton Underwood and teacher Miss Gates have very different opinions about Tom Robinson’s case and its eventual disposition. Mr. Underwood, one of the most racist men in Maycomb by Atticus’s estimation, writes an editorial in his paper about how the killing of Tom Robinson is a “sin” (p. 323). He furthermore likens the gunning down of Tom to “the slaughter of songbirds by hunters and children” (p. 323). With his comparison, he echoes a blessed dictum passed on by Atticus to Jem when the latter received his air rifle. As he told Jem--and as Miss Maudie later confirmed with Scout--it is a sin to kill a mockingbird because all they ever do is sing their hearts out for the enjoyment of others. By utilizing this simplistic warning, Mr. Underwood writes his bitter diatribe in a way that even a child (or an extreme racist) could grasp the meaning. He means that since Tom Robinson was a good singer, he should not have been killed. Scout’s supposedly learned teacher, Miss Gates, is one member of the community who probably can’t grasp the impact of Underwood’s message. As the town is leaving the courthouse after Tom is found guilty, Scout hears her mentor rail on about the fact that “it’s time somebody taught ‘em a lesson, they were getting way above themselves, an’ the next thing they think they can do is marry us” (p. 331). Miss Gates’s sentiments about the Black citizens of Maycomb is made all the more vile by Scout’s recollection of her teacher’s voiced denunciation of Hitler and his persecution of the Jews. Even a child like Scout can recognize the hypocritical nature of Miss Gates’s arguments. The obviously racist woman’s proclamation that “over here we don’t believe in persecuting anybody” (p. 329) demonstrates her belief that Blacks are not people but Jews are. Harper Lee’s message underlying these two different characters’ viewpoints seems to be that prejudice can be reduced by avid reading, but not by formal education. As the most racist man in Maycomb, one would expect Underwood to be much less insightful about prejudice than a woman who can appreciate the suffering of the Jews in Eastern Europe. Surprisingly, it is this same woman who can’t see the similarities between the atrocities committed overseas and the persecution she helps to foment in her own backyard. Surely, Lee is trying to express how a simple message that a child can understand can become complex when a mature mind has to come to terms with it.
Newspaper editor Braxton Underwood and teacher Miss Gates have very different opinions about Tom Robinson’s case and its eventual disposition. Mr. Underwood, one of the most educated men in Maycomb by Atticus’s estimation, writes an editorial in his paper about how the killing of Tom Robinson is a “sin” (p. 323). He furthermore likens the gunning down of Tom to “the slaughter of songbirds by hunters and children” (p. 323). With his comparison, he echoes a blessed dictum passed on by Atticus to Jem when the latter received his air rifle. As he told Jem--and as Miss Maudie later confirmed with Scout--it is a sin to kill a mockingbird because all they ever do is sing their hearts out for the enjoyment of others. By utilizing this simplistic warning, Mr. Underwood writes his bitter diatribe in a way that even a child (or an extreme racist) could grasp the meaning. Scout’s teacher, Miss Gates, is one member of the community who probably can’t grasp the impact of Underwood’s message because she is not well educated. Teachers at that time did not have to have any certification; they just needed to be Whites. As the town is leaving the courthouse after Tom is found guilty, Scout hears her mentor rail on about the fact that “it’s time somebody taught ‘em a lesson, they were getting way above themselves, an’ the next thing they think they can do is marry us” (p. 331). Miss Gates’s sentiments about the Black citizens of Maycomb is made all the more vile by Scout’s recollection of her teacher’s voiced denunciation of Hitler and his persecution of the Jews. Even a child like Scout can recognize the hypocritical nature of Miss Gates’s arguments. The obviously racist woman’s proclamation that “over here we don’t believe in persecuting anybody” (p. 329) demonstrates her respect for Atticus who is ensuring a fair trial. Harper Lee’s message underlying these two different characters’ viewpoints seems to be that prejudice is a complex, but understandable. As the most educated man in Maycomb, one would expect Underwood to be more insightful about prejudice than a woman who has minimal knowledge of the suffering of the Jews in Eastern Europe. Surprisingly, it is this same woman who can’t see the similarities between the atrocities committed overseas and the persecution she helps to foment in her own backyard. Surely, Lee is trying to express how a simple message that a child can understand can become complex when a mature mind has to come to terms with it.
Newspaper editor Braxton Underwood and teacher Miss Gates have very different opinions about Tom Robinson’s case and its eventual disposition. Mr. Underwood, one of the most racist men in Maycomb by Atticus’s estimation, writes an editorial in his paper about how the killing of Tom Robinson is a “sin” (p. 323). He furthermore likens the gunning down of Tom to “the slaughter of songbirds by hunters and children” (p. 323). With his comparison, he echoes a blessed dictum passed on by Atticus to Jem when the latter received his air rifle. As he told Jem--and as Miss Maudie later confirmed with Scout--it is a sin to kill a mockingbird because all they ever do is sing their hearts out for the enjoyment of others. By utilizing this simplistic warning, Mr. Underwood writes his bitter diatribe in a way that even a child (or an extreme racist) could grasp the meaning. Scout’s supposedly learned teacher, Miss Gates, is one member of the community who probably can’t grasp the impact of Underwood’s message. As the town is leaving the courthouse after Tom is found guilty, Scout hears her mentor rail on about the fact that “it’s time somebody taught ‘em a lesson, they were getting way above themselves, an’ the next thing they think they can do is marry us” (p. 331). Miss Gates’s sentiments about the Black citizens of Maycomb is made all the more vile by Scout’s recollection of her teacher’s voiced denunciation of Hitler and his persecution of the Jews. Even a child like Scout can recognize the hypocritical nature of Miss Gates’s arguments. The obviously racist woman’s proclamation that “over here we don’t believe in persecuting anybody” (p. 329) demonstrates a profound lack of self-awareness if nothing else. Harper Lee’s message underlying these two different characters’ viewpoints seems to be that prejudice is a complex and unpredictable entity. As the most racist man in Maycomb, one would expect Underwood to be much less insightful about prejudice than a woman who can appreciate the suffering of the Jews in Eastern Europe. Surprisingly, it is this same woman who can’t see the similarities between the atrocities committed overseas and the persecution she helps to foment in her own backyard. Surely, Lee is trying to express how a simple message that a child can understand can become complex when a mature mind has to come to terms with it.