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Grade 9 Lord of the Flies CCSS: CCRA.R.4, RL.9-10.4
What do Piggy's glasses represent?
  1. Power and intellect
  2. Science and nature
  3. Civilization and society
  4. Greed and human nature
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What do Ralph and Roger see when they climb the mountain to investigate the claimed sighting of the monster?
  1. A peaceful landscape
  2. The boys playing a prank
  3. A terrifying specter resembling a giant ape
  4. The rescue plane in the distance
Grade 9 To Kill a Mockingbird
What is Dill's relationship to Scout and Jem?
  1. He is their cousin
  2. He is their neighbor
  3. He is their friend
  4. He is their teacher
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What is Simon's reaction to the "Lord of the Flies" during their conversation?
  1. He becomes violent and confrontational.
  2. He dismisses it as a hallucination.
  3. He embraces its teachings and becomes a follower.
  4. He challenges its authority.
Grade 9 To Kill a Mockingbird
Who is Mayella Ewell in "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
  1. The town sheriff
  2. A wealthy businesswoman
  3. A poor and abused daughter
  4. A respected teacher
Grade 9 To Kill a Mockingbird
What is Tom Robinson accused of in "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
  1. Theft
  2. Assault
  3. Rape
  4. Murder
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What does the head on the stake say to Simon in the voice of the "Lord of the Flies"?
  1. It promises rescue.
  2. It declares Simon as the new leader.
  3. It ominously declares Simon will never escape him.
  4. It apologizes for the chaos on the island.
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What does Ralph use as a weapon against Jack when he confronts the Lord of the Flies?
  1. A conch shell
  2. A wooden spear
  3. A stake from the impaled sow's head
  4. Piggy's glasses
Grade 9 To Kill a Mockingbird
What does Scout think is wrong with Miss Maudie's front yard?
  1. It's too big
  2. It's too small
  3. There are no flowers
  4. There are too many flowers
Grade 9 To Kill a Mockingbird
What is the significance of the title "To Kill a Mockingbird" in this chapter?
  1. It refers to the mockingbird being a symbol of innocence, as Boo Radley saves Scout and Jem's lives
  2. It refers to the mockingbird being a symbol of violence, as Bob Ewell attempts to harm the children
  3. It refers to the mockingbird being a symbol of justice, as Atticus defends Tom Robinson in court
  4. It does not have any significance in this chapter
Grade 9 To Kill a Mockingbird
Who is Bob Ewell in "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
  1. The town sheriff
  2. A wealthy businessman
  3. A poor and abusive father
  4. A respected lawyer
Grade 9 To Kill a Mockingbird
Why does Mr. Dolphus Raymond pretend to be a drunk?
  1. To avoid working
  2. To gain sympathy
  3. To give people an excuse for his lifestyle
  4. To avoid socializing with others
Grade 9 To Kill a Mockingbird
How is Mayella described in the novel?
  1. As a confident and independent woman
  2. As a manipulative and deceitful person
  3. As a wealthy and influential member of society
  4. As a kind and gentle soul
Grade 9 To Kill a Mockingbird
What does Mayella admit to during the trial?
  1. That she lied about the assault
  2. That she provoked Tom Robinson
  3. That her father abused her
  4. That she is guilty of a crime
Grade 9 To Kill a Mockingbird
What is Mayella's relationship with her father like?
  1. She is very close to him
  2. She fears and hates him
  3. She is indifferent to him
  4. She doesn't have a father
Grade 9 To Kill a Mockingbird
What is the name of the Finch family's cook and caretaker, who is also a mother figure to Scout?
  1. Aunt Alexandra
  2. Miss Maudie
  3. Calpurnia
  4. Mayella
Grade 9 To Kill a Mockingbird
Who kills Tom Robinson?
  1. Bob Ewell
  2. Atticus Finch
  3. Jem Finch
  4. Heck Tate
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
Who challenges Ralph's leadership and forms a rival group?
  1. Piggy
  2. Simon
  3. Jack
  4. Roger
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
How does Ralph attempt to maintain order during the boys' meetings?
  1. By using force and intimidation
  2. By establishing strict rules and punishments
  3. By relying on the authority of the conch shell
  4. By forming alliances with other boys
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