NOVEL

characterization

how an author develops his or her characters throughout a literary work

What does Scout mean when she suggests that telling the truth about Bob Ewell's death would be like "shooting a mockingbird"?

Boo harms no one, and would suffer in the attention.

Which Supreme Court case ended segregation in public schools?

Brown vs Board of Education

Can you elaborate on the reason Atticus stated this?

Tom might have won the case had race not been an issue.

characterization

how an author shows who characters are through their actions, words, and how they are described through the narration

Based on his characterization in Chapter 1, which best describes Dill?

imaginative

as a command or request

imperative

statement of fact

indicative

What does the mockingbird symbolize in this novel?

innocence

Using context clues, how would you define the meaning of the word probity in the passage?

integrity

Tom Robinson cannot accuse Mayella Ewell of lying because _____.

it would break an unspoken code

In the excerpt above, which word has a connotative rather than a denotative meaning?

killed

In his closing argument, Atticus says that Mayella Ewell feels guilty. What does she feel guilty for?

kissing a black man

What does Scout hear coming from the Radley house after she rolls into their yard in a tire?

laughter

The tone of the excerpt above can best be described as _____.

magical

Which of the following is something you should NOT do when annotating a passage?

mark large sections of text

inaugural

marking the beginning of a new venture

By defending Tom Robinson even though he knows he will lose, Atticus is showing what?

moral courage

The excerpt above, describing why Atticus is defending Tom Robinson, could be best described as an example of Atticus's _____.

morality

Mr. Raymond suggests that Atticus is _____.

more decent than the average person

What is the best definition you can infer for the word "spirit" from the excerpt above?

move rapidly and secretly

In the excerpt above, Scout is implying that she's _____.

moving slowly

Who speaks this excerpt?

mr. raymond

The Iliad and The Odyssey are extended _____ that led to the emergence of the novel.

narrative poems

What is the best definition you can infer for the word "arbitrary" from the excerpt above?

not absolute

Aunt Alexandra is concerned that Scout is _____.

not ladylike

Before he shoots the mad dog, Jem and Scout believed that Atticus was _____.

not manly

problem novels

novels that are focused around a dilemma

regional novels

novels that capture the character of a certain region

rebellion

opposition toward someone in authority

root

part of the word that contains the basic meaning or definition of the word

Novels expose the realities of the world from one person's _____.

perspective

A _____ is a group of letters having a special meaning that appears at the beginning of a word.

prefix

A _____ is a group of letters that have a particular meaning which appears at the beginning of a word.

prefix

In the excerpt above, the words "from his point of view" are a(n) _____.

prepositional phrase

In the sentence above, the words "from under them" are a(n) _____.

prepositional phrase

A _____ is a novel that focuses on a particular social issue.

problem novel

Which best describes Jem's reaction to Atticus when Jem is told to go home?

protective

In The United States Supreme Court rules in Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka that _____ in the public schools is unequal and, therefore, illegal (1954).

racial segregation

One of the characters in the novel mentions that he or she will have to "pay the bill" for a white man taking advantage of Tom's ignorance. What is meant by "pay the bill"?

racial upheaval and violence

What is the novel referring to when it mentions Maycomb's "usual disease"?

racism

One way that the novel differs from earlier literary works is that _____.

readers are often able to relate better to the characters in novels

In the excerpt above, what does the phrase "fresh mind" most suggest?

ready for original ideas

civil disobedience

refusal to obey governmental demands or commands, especially in a nonviolent manner and often working with a group

What is the best definition you can infer for the word "boycott" from the excerpt above?

refuse to have dealings with

Based on Mayella's characterization in these chapters, which best describes her?

regularly mistreated

When marking or annotating a book, you should _____.

remember that marking a book is a writing exercise

Using context clues, what is the meaning of reprisal in the passage?

retaliation

What is the meaning of the suffix -logy? Some examples include theology, astrology, and biology.

science of, study of

Which best characterizes Dill as we see him in this section of the novel?

sensitive

Aunt Alexandra shares a smile with Miss Maudie at the missionary circle because _____.

she appreciates Miss Maudie's defense of Atticus

In the excerpt above, the sentence is a _____.

simple sentence

The sentence above is a _____.

simple sentence

Scout's moment on the Radley porch is symbolically equivalent to _____.

standing in another man's shoes

as a wish, as a condition contrary to fact, or in that clauses expressing necessity, parliamentary motion, or mild command

subjunctive

A _____ is a group of letters having a special meaning that appears at the end of a word.

suffix

The author's comparison of Bob Ewell to a bantam rooster can best be described as _____.

symbolic

Using context clues, how would you define the meaning of the word loquacious in the passage?

talkative

Jem and Scout know that Atticus is serious about the above statement because _____.

that was the only time they heard Atticus say it was a sin to do something

In what time period is To Kill a Mockingbird set?

the 1930s

In the above excerpt from Only Yesterday, An Informal History of the 1920's, Chapter 3 "The Big Red Scare," which of the following does the phrase "a white-sheeted band" refer to?

the K.K.K.

Only Yesterday, An Informal History of the 1920's, Chapter 3 "The Big Red Scare" section 6 describes how _____ were mistreated during the 1910-1920's.

the Negro, the Jew, and the Roman Catholic

economics

the buying and selling of products and services

cultural context

the customs, beliefs, and social tendencies that influence a text

moral courage

the decision to do the right thing in the face of public disapproval, discouragement, shame, or opposition

character depth

the degree to which a character is complex and nuanced, as opposed to oversimplified

Great Depression

the economic crisis beginning with the stock market crash in 1929 and continuing through the 1930s

The segregation of Maycomb County in the novel is an example of what?

the first and third answers

social justice

the idea that natural law requires all people to be treated equally and fairly regardless of race, gender, or other distinctions; the concept that there are natural rules of fairness that may take precedence over what the actual law says

theme

the ideas or messages that an author is communicating through a story

Just before the jury declares their verdict, Scout realizes they've lost when _____.

the jury refuses to look at Tom

The failure of the narrator to consider the fact that racism may affect the outcome of the trial is an example of _____.

the limited perspective of the first-person point of view

protagonist

the main character of a story, usually considered the "hero"

theme

the main idea in a text

Which conflict best describes Scout's early interactions with the Ewells and the Cunninghams?

the polite members of the town vs. the rude people

Which conflict best describes the theme of Scout's first days at school?

the rules vs. the ways of Maycomb

segregation

the separation of a race, class, or ethnic group by enforced or voluntary means; separation by discriminatory means

plot

the significant events in a story; what the characters do

musicality

the sound and rhythm of words and phrases

social context

the specific aspects of culture associated with a time period

Which storyline or event is related to the theme that it's important to develop compassion and empathy? Select all that apply.

the story of Scout's first days of school the mystery of the gifts left in the tree

historical context

the time and place in which a text is written, and how the historical events, laws, politics, and realities of that time influence the text

What does Atticus see as a sign that perhaps things are beginning to change?

the time it took the jury to decide the case

In the passage above, the context clue used to find the definition of loquacious is an example of _____.

the tone of the whole phrase

symbolism

the use of a concrete object to represent a thought or idea

imagery

the words an author uses to create the illusion of sensation; a way of communicating exactly how something looks, sounds, tastes, smells, or feels

Aunt Alexandra's idea of what makes a good family is connected to _____.

their appearance and manner in all things

As Atticus leaves the courtroom, the black observers in the balcony stand because of _____.

their respect for Atticus's commitment to the case

How do the African American spectators show their respect to Atticus at the end of the trial?

they all stand as he passes by

Aunt Alexandra's concern with Scout's appearance suggests her motivation is _____.

to be sure Scout is raised correctly

What is the best definition you can infer for the word "devastated" from the excerpt above?

to bring to ruin

stereotype

to characterize a person based upon simplistic ideas about an entire group of people

infer

to conclude something based on information given

Why would the author show Scout behaving like a lady lady during Aunt Alexandra's circle, even though she hates doing so? Select all that apply.

to demonstrate empathy for Aunt Alexandra to show Scout's growth and maturity

boycott

to engage in a refusal to have dealings with someone or something; to express disapproval

clarifying

to make clear or easy to understand

In the sample sentences above, which word has a connotative rather than a denotative meaning?

transparent

What is the meaning of the root word bi? Examples include bicycle, biathlon, biweekly, and bilingual.

two

In the excerpt above, the words "You tell him I'll take over from here and try to undo the damage" suggests that Miss Caroline is _____.

unhappy that Atticus taught Scout to read

oppressed

unjust or cruel exercise of authority or power

cultural codes

unwritten laws of society that dictate how people behave and interact

Based on their description in these chapters, which best characterizes the people who live in the Negro village?

warm and happy

setting

where and when a story takes place

Which of the following best describes the idea in the novel of how to treat other people?

It is important to imagine yourself in another person's situation.

At first, who does Atticus think is responsible for Bob Ewell's death?

Jem

Which of the following characters could most be considered a major character in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Jem

The camellia blooms in Chapter 11 are symbolic of what?

Jem's growing understanding of others

Which of the following helps build dramatic tension and make the reader wonder what the outcome of the trial will be?

Jem's repeated statements that he is sure they will win

When Jem realizes that Judge Taylor purposefully picked Atticus to defend Tom, he comes to understand that _____.

Judge Taylor hoped Atticus would defend Tom well

_____ is an example of an early form of the novel called a pastoral.

Lycidus

What does Miss Maudie mean when she says to Mrs. Merriweather "His food doesn't stick going down, does it?"

Mrs. Merriweather is being a hypocrite.

What can be most inferred from Scout's description of the difference between her memories of her mother and Jem's?

Scout was very young when her mother died.

Which of the following is a way in which the author implies Scout has grown?

She helps Atticus understand.

Which is the most accurate characterization of Mayella Ewell during her cross-examination?

She misinterprets courtesy as mockery.

Which answer choice does NOT explain the Dust Bowl?

The Dust Bowl was located mostly in the desert part of the United States.

Which of the following refers to a group of nine African-American men put on trial for raping a white woman in the 1930s?

The Scottsboro Boys

What answer choice does NOT provide a fact about the mockingbird?

The mockingbird does harm to those around it.

Which of the following describes a possible theme?

There are different kinds of bravery.

What is most significant about the carved miniatures the children find?

They appear to be modeled after Jem and Scout.

What can be most inferred about bluejays from this excerpt?

They are pests.

How were biographies in the sixteenth century different from earlier biographies? Select all that apply.

They exposed both the strengths and weaknesses of the figure. They weren't written with as much bias as earlier biographies.

How do the black residents of Maycomb show their appreciation for Atticus's defense of Tom Robinson?

They leave food at his house.

summary

a brief statement of the main points

The Canterbury Tales, a precursor to the novel, is _____.

a collection of stories

narrative

a fictional or nonfictional account of events

"Allusion" can be best defined as _____.

a figure of speech that references a place, person, or event

pastoral

a genre of literature that portrays and idealizes country life

Before the emergence of novels, the central character that you would find in a literary work would most likely be _____. Select all that apply.

a great historical figure a hero

prefix

a group of letters having a special meaning appearing at the beginning of a word

clause

a group of related words containing both a subject and a verb

novel

a narrative of considerable length that focuses on the realistic actions and complexity of its characters

annotation

a note that is made while reading

catalyst

a person or thing that sets events in motion

According to Atticus, which of these should be immune to what other people think?

a person's conscience

phrase

a small group of related words that function together within a sentence

first-person point of view

a story told through the eyes of a main character, using words like "I" and "we"

through line

a story, character, or theme that is constantly present throughout a plot

Which of the following is NOT a gift left in the hollow of the tree?

a wrapped piece of chocolate

In the excerpt above, the sentence is a _____.

complex

The sentence above is a _____.

complex sentence

Jem's initial reaction to the gifts in the tree is _____.

confusion

In the excerpt above, the word summer has what kind of definition? Select all that apply.

connotative figurative

In the sentence "Ryan's face was an open book," book has a _____.

connotative meaning

Most novels include important information about the social or historical ________ of the setting.

context

The setting in a novel often includes the social _____ of the plot and characters.

context

What word might best describe the construction of the sentences above?

conversational

The tone of the excerpt above can best be described as _____.

cynical and gloomy

In the excerpt above, the words "When he was like that" are a(n) _____.

dependent clause

In the excerpt above, the phrase "stiff collars wilted by nine in the morning" suggests that _____.

despite the heat, men still dressed up

Walter's answer in the excerpt above is an example of _____.

dialect

What a character says is an example of what kind of characterization?

dialogue

Using context clues, what is the meaning of dilapidated in the passage?

disordered

Jem's decision to go back for his pants is evidence that he ______.

does not want to disappoint Atticus

Which of the following are forms that were popular before the invention of the novel? Select all that apply.

drama epic poetry

Scout's view from the Radley porch helps her understand _____.

empathy

The excerpt above gives an example of Scout learning about _____.

empathy and compassion

What is the best definition you can infer for the word "defaulted" from the excerpt above?

failed to pay financial debts

social justice

fair and equal treatment of people regardless of their race, economic status, gender, possessions, or religion

To Kill a Mockingbird is a _____ that portrays many realities of racism in Southern life in the 1930s.

fiction story

The excerpt above is an example of _____. Select all that apply.

fig. language hyperbole

The excerpt above is an example of _____. Select all that apply.

figurative language verbal irony hyperbole

To Kill a Mockingbird is told using what kind of narration?

first person

The point of view in the novel can best be described as _____.

first-person

A narrator who is a character in the story and who uses the word "I" would be an example of _____.

first-person narration

Which of the following is NOT a threatening action taken by Bob Ewell?

following Tom's children to church

The tone of a friendly letter should be:

friendly and respectful

In the excerpt above, what is the best definition for the word reward? Select all that apply.

frighten punish

suffix

group of letters with a special meaning appearing at the end of a word is called a suffix

Scout's reference to the mockingbird suggests she _____. Select all that apply.

has developed deeper empathy has come to understand that what is legal isn't necessarily what is right

It's suggested that Judge Taylor was interested in helping Tom Robinson because _____.

he could very well have appointed someone else to be Tom's lawyer

When Mr. Tate criticizes Atticus's shot at the mad dog as being "a little to the right," he is actually suggesting _____.

he's a good shote

Mr. Underwood's editorial defending Tom Robinson is surprising because _____.

he's described as not wanting to be near Negroes

At the tea, after Tom has been killed, Scout's choice to "act like a lady" demonstrates _____.

her growing empathy for Aunt Alexandra

What does Scout recognize about Miss Gates after overhearing her conversation with Miss Stephanie Crawford coming out of the courthouse?

her hypocrisy

What physical description gives the first hint that the man who saved the children is Boo Radley?

his paleness

Using context clues, what is the meaning of reverence in the passage?

honor

character development

how a character grows, learns, and changes over the course of a story

Harper Lee wrote To Kill a Mockingbird in 1960, but the setting of the book is in _____ during the 1930's.

Alabama

The character responsible for most of the moral instruction in To Kill a Mockingbird is _____.

Atticus

In this section of reading, Jem is proud of Atticus because ____.

Atticus is decent and humble

There's a hint that the jury may convict Tom Robinson when _____.

Atticus seems surprised when Jem assumes Tom will win

Which best describes Atticus's opinion about the upcoming trial?

Atticus thinks he will lose the trial.

What evidence does Atticus discover that suggests that Bob Ewell was killed by Boo Radley?

Bob Ewell wasn't killed with his own knife.

thematic development

how a theme is shown, explained, and explored over the course of a novel

Which type of chracterization best fits this excerpt?

Description

In the excerpt above, the word "curiosity" suggests that _____.

Dill is odd

What is Jem's reaction when Nathan Radley cements over the knot hole?

He cries.

Which is the best way to describe Dill's feelings about his family life?

He feels lonely and distanced.

Which of the following are ways in which Atticus is mistaken at the end of the novel? Select all that apply.

He ignores warnings about Bob Ewell. He wants to tell the town that Ewell's death wasn't an accident.

Which best describes how Bob Ewell is characterized during the trial?

He is arrogant and aggressive.

Which statement best explains how Miss Caroline's characterization helps to develop a theme of the novel?

Her strict application of the rules helps develop the theme of the need for compromise.

Which best explains the children's fascination with Boo Radley?

His mystery feeds their imagination.

Learning how to annotate will help you _____.

all of the above

What is the best definition you can infer for the word "segregation" from the excerpt above?

all of the above

What is the best definition you can infer for the word "vigilante" from the excerpt above?

all of the above

When marking or annotating a book, you should _____.

all of the above

context

all of the external information that must be considered when judging a person, place, or idea; the social or historical forces that shape a person, place, or idea

When Tom Robinson admits that he felt pity for Mayella Ewell, the reaction of the observers in the courtroom is _____.

angry

The conversation between Jem and Scout about the night Jem tore his pants suggests that Jem is feeling _____ about Boo Radley.

anxious

Which of the following would a novel include in order to give depth to a character? Select all that apply.

background information on the region in which the character lives dialogue between that character and another the conflicts that the character faces the relationship of the character with other characters

equality

being equal in status, rights, and opportunity

Tom Robinson cannot accuse the Ewells of lying, because _____.

blacks can't accuse whites of lying

What is the best definition you can infer for the word "restoration" from the excerpt above?

bringing back to former position or condition

When Atticus first returns home from the trial, Aunt Alexandra shows empathy for him when she calls him _____.

brother

Jem's confidence about the outcome of the trial helps _____.

build dramatic tension

Which best describes Atticus's actions towards the men who come to the jail looking for Tom Robinson?

calm and deliberate

Which elements became increasingly important with the rise of the novel in the late eighteenth century? Select all that apply.

characterization social contexts

The recap of the events from Boo's porch helps _____.

complete Scout's character arc.

He said it began the summer Dill came to us, when Dill first gave us the idea of making Boo Radley come out. In the excerpt above, the sentence is a _____.

complex

motivation

why a character does what he or she does in a novel

The excerpt above reflects Atticus's _____.

wisdom

Which pair of words most accurately describes how Atticus is characterized in To Kill a Mockingbird?

wise and guiding

context

words immediately before or after a word that explain its meaning