Characters and Background in "To Kill a Mockingbird" Quiz

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#1

Who is the main protagonist in 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?

Atticus Finch
Scout Finch
Boo Radley
Tom Robinson
#2

What is the name of Scout's older brother in 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?

Jem Finch
Dill Harris
Boo Radley
Atticus Finch
#3

What is the significance of the title 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?

A call to action against injustice
A metaphor for destroying innocence
A symbol of racial tension
A reference to Atticus Finch's profession
#4

What is the name of the school that Scout and Jem attend in 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?

Maycomb Elementary School
Finch Academy
Radley School
Maycomb High School
#5

What is Atticus Finch's profession in 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?

Doctor
Farmer
Lawyer
Teacher
#6

What is the setting (time and place) of 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?

1930s in New York City
1960s in Los Angeles
1930s in Maycomb, Alabama
1960s in Chicago
#7

What symbolic item does Boo Radley leave for Scout and Jem in the knothole of the tree?

A mockingbird feather
A silver locket
A small tree carving
A note with a drawing
#8

Who is the mysterious neighbor that Scout, Jem, and Dill are curious about?

Tom Robinson
Atticus Finch
Calpurnia
Boo Radley
#9

What event is the focus of the trial in 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?

Robbery
Assault
Rape
Murder
#10

What does Boo Radley do for Jem and Scout towards the end of the novel?

Saves them from a fire
Teaches them valuable life lessons
Gives them money
Becomes their legal guardian
#11

What does the mockingbird symbolize in 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?

Innocence and goodness
Guilt and remorse
Violence and hatred
Deception and betrayal
#12

Which character is falsely accused of raping Mayella Ewell in the novel?

Atticus Finch
Tom Robinson
Bob Ewell
Boo Radley
#13

Who is the Finch family's housekeeper and caregiver to Scout and Jem?

Miss Maudie
Calpurnia
Miss Stephanie
Mrs. Dubose
#14

What lesson does Atticus teach Scout about understanding others?

To never judge a book by its cover
To always trust your instincts
To avoid conflicts at all costs
To prioritize personal interests over community
#15

What does the Finch family find in the knothole of the tree, left by Boo Radley?

A small box of treasures
A handwritten letter
A carved soap figure
A valuable necklace

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