English 3B

As the narrator is walking, whom does he encounter? A.A family of a Mom, Dad, young man, and baby B.a family who is struggling to survive C.A group of homeless men D.A young man who is seeking work

A

Chopin's works became widely read in what time period? A. Women's Movement B. First World War C. Civil Rights Movement D. 1990s

A

Louise Mallard was afflicted with __________________ trouble. A. heart B. brain C. liver D. lung

A

From Nixon's opening statement, fill in the blank. "Record is never something to stand on, but something to _____________ on." A. Build B. Rain C. Dance D. Move

A. Build

Referring to relations with Russia, Obama said, "You cannot be a 21st-century superpower and act like a 20th-century ________________." A. dictatorship B. democracy C. tyranny D. autocracy

A. dictatorship

Hurston's book, Mules and Men, is recognized as the first history of A.African American folklore written by an African American. B.women's folklore written by a woman. C.women's folklore written by an African American. D.African American folklore written by a woman.

A. African American folklore written by an African American.

When playing by herself as a child, Hurston often rode with various white families she met on the local highway. What does this suggest about her character? A.She was likeable, brash, and unafraid. B.She was anxious to rise above her situation. C.She was gullible, trusting, and naive. D.She liked to study human behavior as an observer.

A. She was likeable, brash, and unafraid.

From what point of view is To Kill a Mockingbird told? A.1st person point-of-view. B.3rd person point-of-view. C.2nd person point-of-view.

A. 1st person point-of-view.

What character flaw do Scout and MIss Caroline share that gets them both into trouble? A. They both focus on the surface level of situations and as a result, problems arise because of miscommunication. B. Their compassion for others make them a doormat for trouble makers. C. Neither of them is "book smart," so they make unintelligent choices. D. A strong desire to be in charge causes them to overlook the best decisions.

A. They both focus on the surface level of situations and as a result, problems arise because of miscommunication.

When Hurston first sees the women, why is she fascinated by their hands? A.They look different from hers. B.They are wearing nail polish. C.They are so fat and squishy. D.They are holding presents.

A. They look different from hers.

Who actually does kill Bob Ewell? A.Boo B.Jem C.Scout D.Heck

A.Boo

When Hurston opens the wrapped gift from the two women, what moves her the most? A.The beauty of the thing B.The prospect of having something all to herself C.The amount of money there D.The generosity of the women

A.The beauty of the thing

What is hypocritical about Aunt Alexandra's missionary circle and Miss Gates? A.They are against racism and injustice in other places but support it in their own hometown. B.They are against gender roles but support racism. C.They think poorly of the uneducated but not people of different skin color. D.They are supportive of their hometown but look down on other countries.

A.They are against racism and injustice in other places but support it in their own hometown.

One of the most famous lines from the book is when Rev. Sykes says, "Miss Jean Louise, stand up. Your father's passin'." Since Atticus lost the case, why do all the blacks in the balcony stand up when he walks out of the courtroom? A.They know that Atticus did everything he could to represent Tom. B.They feel it is their religious duty as Christians to stand up. C.They have been taught to respect all officers of the court. D.Most of them have never been inside a courtroom.

A.They know that Atticus did everything he could to represent Tom.

Hurston enjoyed adventurous tales like Swiss Family Robinson, Gulliver's Travels, the biblical account of King David, and Greek and Roman Myths. From this, we can infer that sheHurston enjoyed adventurous tales like Swiss Family Robinson, Gulliver's Travels, the biblical account of King David, and Greek and Roman Myths. From this, we can infer that she A.had a strong desire for adventures of her own. B.would grow up to be a cruel-hearted woman. C.had a pent-up resentment towards other cultures. D.was a loner and disliked people.

A.had a strong desire for adventures of her own.

Zora Neale Hurston grew up in Eatonville, Florida, which was A.one of the first incorporated black towns in the U.S. B.an industrial town full of factories. C.a ghost town that was abandoned after the Civil War. D.an all-white town.

A.one of the first incorporated black towns in the U.S.

Because the young man said, "We've been eating good for twelve days," we can infer that the family A.enjoys bragging to others about their fortune. B.has had times when they had little food or few clothes. C.has led a relatively luxurious life for a long time. D.relies on food to make up for the sadness in their lives.

B

The family has come across a little luck due to their job of A.pooling their resources with others. B.picking cotton. C.selling food to those on the road. D.panning for gold.

B

The plot twist is an example of what literary element? A. dramatic irony B. situational irony C. paradox D. verbal irony

B

What is the element of great beauty that the narrator refers to at the end of the work? A.The serene setting of the mountains B.The kindness of people living in a community C.The cycle of living and dying D.The fullness of a big meal

B

What is the implied theme of this story? A.You never know about people until you live with them. B.People can be warm and giving despite their plight. C.Travel can be risky but full of rewards. D.Homelessness is one of the worst human conditions.

B

What is the main theme of this story? A. the belief that love survives even death B. the longing for freedom C. the sorrow of unrequited love D. the enduring love between spouses

B

Who is the narrator of this story? A.A young woman who has a family of her own B.A man who is migrating from place to place C.John Steinbeck D.A young family who is struggling to survive

B.

From Kennedy's opening statement, fill in the blank. "If the U.S. fails, ________________ fails." A. Courage B. Freedom C. Love D. God

B. Freedom

Why were the surprises that Jem and Scout found in the tree significant? A. They held no significance since Boo was just having fun. B. They show that Boo wasn't a monster after all. C. They show that Boo was psychotic and delusional. D.

B. They show that Boo wasn't a monster after all.

Why does Lee provide background information on Burris Ewell's family? A. To show that Burris has a tremendous potential future in law B. To show that the Ewell family does not generally respect anyone C. To show that Burris shouldn't be held responsible for his actions D. To show that the Ewell family has been unjustly ostracized by Maycomb

B. To show that the Ewell family does not generally respect anyone

McCain said he would veto every bill with ____________. A. new taxes B. earmarks C. Obama's sponsorship D. addendums

B. earmarks

McCain called for a new "_________________" to stand firm against Iran. A. League of Nations B. league of democracies C. World Order D. United Nations

B. league of democracies

During the first 30 minutes of the McCain-Obama debate, the debate was supposed to be centered on foreign policy, but the candidates focused on __________ instead. A. gender equality B. the economy C. health care policy D. Medicare and Social Securit

B. the economy

Where do Jem, Scout and Dill sit to watch the court case? A.At the defendant's table with Atticus B.In the balcony reserved for black people C.Hidden in the lobby D.In the judge's chambers

B. In the balcony reserved for black people

In the first paragraph, we learn that A.life is cyclical, and everything repeats itself. B.this is the story of a small memory. C.breakfast is the most important meal of the day. D.this is a factual account of Steinbeck's life.

B. this is the story of a small memory.

What is Maycomb's "usual disease"? A. Domestic violence B. Racism C. Illiteracy D. Smallpox

B. Racism

In Mr. Underwood's editorial, he "likened Tom's death to the senseless slaughter of songbirds by hunters and children." How are the two comparable? A.Both acts leave behind devastation and destruction for years to come. B.Both mockingbirds and Tom are harmless and innocent. C.Both mockingbirds and Tom are nuisances who cause small problems. D.Both acts cause massive debt for the taxpayers.

B.Both mockingbirds and Tom are harmless and innocent.

Why did Dill run away from home? A.Dill's affection for Scout was overpowering and he wanted to be near her. B.He felt unwanted and ignored by his family. C.His parents were physically abusive towards him. D.Dill breaks the rules in order to deflect from his ignorance.

B.He felt unwanted and ignored by his family.

Who does Atticus originally believe has killed Bob Ewell? A.Scout B.Jem C.Heck D.Boo

B.Jem

At the beginning of Chapter 12, why does Calpurnia begin referring to Jem as Mr. Jem? A.Scout is playing an imaginative game. B.Jem is maturing and is no longer a boy. C.Calpurnia is no longer an employee at the Finch household. D.Jem has married his childhood sweetheart

B.Jem is maturing and is no longer a boy.

How does the setting of the story contribute to the theme? A.Even though the campsite is warm and inviting, its comfort is temporary. B.The setting of the family's tent dwelling emphasizes our society's failures. C.The family's living circumstances prove that "things" do not bring happiness. D.The family's living situation of poverty and want is depressing.

C

How does the story end? A. Louise Mallard dies instantly upon seeing her husband's dead body. B. Josephine Mallard dies instantly upon seeing Brently Mallard. C. Louise Mallard dies instantly upon seeing that her husband is, in fact, alive. D. Josephine Mallard dies instantly upon seeing her sister's joy.

C

What are the first words Louise Mallard speaks after hearing the news? A. "Why? Why? Why?" B. "I'm not making myself ill" C. "Free, free, free!" D. "No, no, no!"

C

What details are included to contribute to the positive theme of the work? A.The children playing around the tent and nearby school yard B.The temperature as described in the second paragraph C.The smell of breakfast, the description of sunlight, the nursing baby D.The mountains, the smoke coming out of the stove pipe

C

When Louise Mallard first heard the news of her husband's death, she A. ran to comfort her children. B. cursed God. C. wept wildly. D. was paralyzed in disbelief.

C

Who is Kennedy talking about in his opening statement when he says, "...the question is whether or not the world will be free"? A. Libertarians B. Democrats C. Communists D. Republicans

C. Communists

Cecil Jacobs and Scout's cousin Francis make disparaging comments about Atticus. What do their comments suggest about Maycomb as a community? A. The community was behind the times regarding social issues. B. The community thrived on hatred and was full of mean people. C. Their community was typical of racial attitudes of the deep South. D. Maycomb was an oddity in that area because people didn't gossip.

C. Their community was typical of racial attitudes of the deep South.

What does the cartoon that appeared in the Montgomery Advertiser suggest about how Atticus is viewed by his coworkers at the state legislature? A.He is a hard-working, intelligent, wealthy legislator. B.He is an intelligent, anti-social, poor country legislator. C.He is a hard-working, anti-social, poor country legislator. D.He is an anti-social, lazy, poor country legislator.

C. He is a hard-working, anti-social, poor country legislator.

Things get very intense between Atticus and the other men at the jail. There is a tone shift however when A.Mr. Cunningham says, "I'll tell him you say hey, little lady." B.Atticus says, "Go home, Jem." "Take Scout and Dill home." C.Scout says, "Don't you remember me, Mr. Cunningham?" D.Dill says, "Can I carry it for you, Mr. Finch?"

C. Scout says, "Don't you remember me, Mr. Cunningham?"

How does Hurston impress the two women who stopped by her school? A.She has a mature reverence for religious norms. B.She has a precocious understanding of cultural roles. C.She has advanced reading skills. D.She appears neat and clean.

C. She has advanced reading skills.

Why did Hurston think the Yankees came to visit her school? A.They felt sympathy for the plight of the children. B.They felt kindness toward the disadvantaged children. C.They came mainly because of a sense of curiosity. D.They still were angry over Civil War atrocities.

C. They came mainly because of a sense of curiosity.

How do Hurston's peers react to her continually receiving gifts of clothes and books? A.Someone ruins them with chewing gum and syrup. B.The presents start disappearing. C.They try to pretend they don't care. D.They buddy up to Hurston.

C. They try to pretend they don't care.

Lula does not believe in A.gender roles. B.separate but equal. C.integration of different races. D.literacy.

C. integration of different races.

The Radley house is described in Chapter 1 as being "inhabited by an unknown entity" and as housing a "malevolent phantom." Lee uses this language to establish A. an angry tone. B. the need for flashback. C. a suspenseful tone. D. verbal irony.

C. a suspenseful tone.

From the way the narrator describes her time at school, the reader can infer that Scout A. does not enjoy learning, but she enjoys school. B. is so smart that she will not need to attend school. C. does not enjoy school, but she enjoys learning. D. is incapable of understanding and learning.

C. does not enjoy school, but she enjoys learning.

What happens to Tom Robinson? A.He is acquitted and shot by a neighbor in his own home. B.He is convicted and then later released by the Supreme Court. C.He is convicted and shot trying to escape from jail. D.He is acquitted and poisoned by Bob Ewell.

C.He is convicted and shot trying to escape from jail.

Why does Atticus agree to lie about how Bob Ewell dies? A.He believes there is no justice left in Maycomb. B.He is afraid a jury won't believe it was done in self-defense. C.He knows the killer wants to live a private life. D.He knows his children will eventually go to jail if he doesn't.

C.He knows the killer wants to live a private life.

What is ironic about one of the Cunninghams who is ready to attack at the jail? A.He wants to kill Tom Robinson at the jail. B.He also had a crippled left hand. C.Once on the jury, he wants to acquit Tom. D.Like the Finches, his family is very poor.

C.Once on the jury, he wants to acquit Tom.

Scout says, "I wondered how long he [Jem] would try to keep the Cecil myth going." From this, the reader can infer that A.Scout is annoyed that Jem has bribed Cecil Jacobs to follow them. B.No one is actually following Scout and Jem. C.Scout is aware it is not actually Cecil Jacobs following them. D.Cecil Jacobs is hiding and trying to scare Scout.

C.Scout is aware it is not actually Cecil Jacobs following them.

Why does Atticus want the jury to watch Mr. Ewell write his name? A.To see that he is literate B.To see that he is a rule breaker C.To see that he is left-handed D.To see that he is mentally sane

C.To see that he is left-handed

"Breakfast" is a symbolic story. Which of the following is NOT a quality that is represented by the characters? A.They are a symbol of contentment. B.They are a symbol of gratitude for what they have. C.They are a symbol of kindness and good-heartedness. D.They are a symbol of the effects of deprivation.

D

Kate Chopin was the first female author in the United States to A. own her own publishing company. B. graduate from college. C. get a divorce. D. portray the unhappiness of women.

D

Why does Nixon say he voted against federal aid for teachers? A. The federal government needs to focus on balancing the budget. B. Teachers already get paid enough. C. Teachers need an objective evaluation system. D. Education should be free of government influence.

D. Education should be free of government influence.

In his opening statement, what does Nixon say he and Kennedy disagree on? A. Rights available to each race and gender B. Everything C. The goals for the country as a whole D. The means to reach the goals

D. The means to reach the goals

Obama said the country was facing its worst financial crisis since ____________. A. the 20s B. the 70s C. World War II D. the Great Depression

D. the Great Depression

From the sentence, "Aunt Alexandra fitted into the world of Maycomb like a hand into a glove," the reader can infer that A. Maycomb is suffocating Aunt Alexandra because of their differing beliefs. B.Aunt Alexandra has put on weight as a result of her traveling. C. Maycomb is ready to run Aunt Alexandra out of town. D.Aunt Alexandra and the people of Maycomb share traditional beliefs

D. Aunt Alexandra and the people of Maycomb share traditional beliefs

At the end of Chapter 22, Bob Ewell tells Atticus that, "he'd get him if it took the rest of his life." This _________________ future events to come. A.flashbacks B.compares C.places doubt on D.foreshadows

D. foreshadows

Why does Mrs. Dubose give Jem a white camellia? A. To display her anger B. To emphasize her spirituality C. To symbolize her unconditional love D. To show her forgiveness

D. To show her forgiveness

From the first three paragraphs, the reader can infer that To Kill a Mockingbird is the story of A. blaming family problems on one's ancestors. B. the importance of football in a young man's life. C. how to settle disputes by fist fights. D. how Jem broke his arm.

D. how Jem broke his arm.

The paragraph that begins "Maycomb was an old town" is mainly about A. the standards of society for citizens of different races. B. global warming's effect on the South. C. how the town was originally established in the 1920s.. D. how Maycomb has not kept up with modern times and is old fashioned.

D. how Maycomb has not kept up with modern times and is old fashioned.

When was To Kill a Mockingbird published? A.1940 B.1930 C.1950 D.1960

D.1960

Atticus says there is one institution that makes all men equal. What is that institution? A.Prison (jail) B.Churches C.Schools D.Courts

D.Courts

Atticus is incapable of and uninterested in trying to understand Bob Ewell's anger. True False

False

Hurston attended a racially diverse school. True False

False

In a typical small southern town like Maycomb, there were not strong class distinctions within black society. True False

False

In the South of the 1930s, it was common for people of all races to serve on a jury. True False

False

Only white culture was divided by class during the 1930s. True False

False

The reader should be able to infer that Louise Mallard was deeply in love with her husband. True False

False

The story's point of view is first person. True False

False

There were very few conflicts during the 1930s that were race related. True False

False

During the Scottsboro trials, eight innocent black men were found guilty and sentenced to death, despite the evidence proving their innocence. True False

True

Many of the events that Harper Lee experienced as a child were incorporated into the story. True False

True

The Scottsboro Trials share several similarities with the fictional trial of Tom Robinson in To Kill a Mockingbird. True False

True

To Kill a Mockingbird is the story of human strengths and weaknesses in an imperfect society. True False

True