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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 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 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 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
How does Simon communicate with the "Lord of the Flies"?
  1. Through spoken words
  2. Through written messages
  3. Through telepathy
  4. Through symbolic gestures
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 demand from Jack during their confrontation?
  1. The Lord of the Flies
  2. Piggy's glasses
  3. A weapon for self-defense
  4. Food and water
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 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
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
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
What is the name of the protagonist in "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
  1. Jem
  2. Scout
  3. Atticus
  4. Boo
Grade 9 To Kill a Mockingbird
What is the name of the school that Scout and Jem attend?
  1. Maycomb High School
  2. Maycomb Elementary School
  3. Maycomb Academy
  4. There is no school in Maycomb
Grade 9 To Kill a Mockingbird
What do Jem and Scout find in the knothole of the tree?
  1. A note from Boo Radley
  2. A pair of scissors
  3. A piece of chewing gum
  4. A spelling bee medal
Grade 9 To Kill a Mockingbird
How does Jem feel about Atticus's shooting ability?
  1. He is impressed
  2. He is disappointed
  3. He is scared
  4. He is amused
Grade 9 To Kill a Mockingbird
How does Tom Robinson say he ended up on the Ewell property on the day of the alleged assault?
  1. He was walking home from work and Mayella asked him to come inside
  2. He was looking for work and Bob Ewell offered him a job
  3. He was lost and ended up on the Ewell property by accident
  4. He was delivering a package to the Ewells
Grade 9 To Kill a Mockingbird
What does Scout realize about her father's bravery after the incident at the jail?
  1. That he is a hero who deserves a medal
  2. That he is just doing his job as a lawyer
  3. That he is risking his life to stand up for what is right
  4. That he is foolish and doesn't know what he's doing
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