To Kill a Mockingbird Quiz

“To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee

1.       Who is the narrator of To Kill a Mockingbird? How would you describe this character? What point of view is the story told from? How do you know? Explain.

2.       One of the major themes of To Kill a Mockingbird is the coexistence of good and evil. Which character(s) represent “good” within the story? Why? Which character(s) represent “evil” within the story? Why? Explain.

3.       To Kill a Mockingbird takes place in a fictional town within what state? What time period does To Kill a Mockingbird take place in? How does the setting influence the trial and subsequent verdict of Tom Robinson?

4.       When describing the house fire, Scout says that it “looks like a pumpkin.” What literary term is this an example of? How do you know? Explain.

5.       One of the major themes of To Kill a Mockingbird is innocence. The theme of innocence and the loss of it as Scout and Jem grow up is explores throughout the novel. What are some of the injustices that Jem and Scout encounter that cause them to lose their innocence?