Name:___________________________
Date:____________________________
Semester Exam
To Kill a Mockingbird
Directions: You will lose one point for misspelling character or important group names, not
capitalizing proper nouns or sentences, incomplete sentences, and run-on sentences or comma
splices. Give me a detailed description of each character in the novel (3-5 sentences).
Atticus FinchJean Louise (Scout) FinchJem FinchArthur (Boo) RadleyTom Robinson-
Directions: You will lose one point for misspelling character or important group names, not
capitalizing proper nouns or sentences, incomplete sentences, and run-on sentences or comma
splices. Please answer in complete sentences (3-5 sentences).
What was Scout's first "crime" at school?
What did Scout and Jem find in the Radleys' tree? What happened to Miss Maudie's house?
What was her reaction?
What "disaster" happened at Christmas between Scout and Francis?
What did Scout's Uncle Jack learn from Scout and Atticus?
What brave thing does Atticus do in Chapter 10? Why are Scout and Jem shocked?
How does Jem change?
What does Scout learn about Calpurnia?
Who was waiting for the children when they came home from the church service? Why had
she come?
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Explain the Radley house and why was it so interesting?
What "disaster" happened at Christmas between Scout and Francis?
What brave thing does Atticus do in Chapter 10? Why are Scout and Jem shocked?
How does Jem change throughout the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird?
Who was waiting for the children when they came home from the church service? What purpose
did this character serve?
What was the purpose of Walter Cunningham's mob? Explain what happened in the chapter.
What was Mayella's account of the incident with Tom Robinson? What was the importance of
Mayella's bruises being primarily on the right-hand side of her face?
Explain what happened to Tom Robinson after the verdict was out?
What happened to Jem and Scout on the way home from the pageant?
As Scout leaves the Radley porch, she looks out at the neighborhood. She recounts the events of
the last few years from the Radleys' perspective. Why is that important?
The Diary of Anne Frank
Directions: You will lose one point for misspelling character or important group names, not
capitalizing proper nouns or sentences, incomplete sentences, and run-on sentences or comma
splices. Give me a detailed description of each character in the novel (3-5 sentences).
Miep:
KralerMr. FrankMrs. FrankAnne FrankMargotMr. Van DaanMrs. Van DaanPeterMr. Dussel-
Anne Frank matured throughout the novel, The Diary of Anne Frank, as well as her relationships
with everyone in the Annex. Explain how each relationship changed throughout her two years in
hiding. You will lose one point for misspelling character or important group names, not
capitalizing proper nouns or sentences, incomplete sentences, and run-on sentences or comma
splices. Give me a detailed description of each relationship (3-5 sentences).
Anne and Otto Frank-
Anne and Peter Van Dan-
Mrs. Frank and Anne Frank-
Margot and Anne Frank-
Mr. Van Dann and Mrs. Vann Dann-
What type of conflicts did Anne Frank face while living in the Annex?
Of Mice and Men
Directions: You will lose one point for misspelling character or important group names, not
capitalizing proper nouns or sentences, incomplete sentences, and run-on sentences or comma
splices. Answer these questions in complete sentences (3-5 sentences).
How does the boss react to Lennie’s silence?
Why does the boss find George and Lennie’s relationship unusual?
How does the boss treat George and Lennie?
At the end of Section four, what has Candy to make George angry?
How does the behavior of Curley’s wife seem deliberately designed to provoke the men?
What motives does Steinbeck suggest for her behavior?
How is Lennie’s treatment of his dead puppy typical of his character?
While he is waiting for George in the clearing, what two hallucinations does Lennie have?
What does George tell Lennie to calm him down before he shoots him?
Explain the significance of the last line in the novel.