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To Kill a Mockingbird

by Harper Lee

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To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter 21 Quiz

"Miss Jean Louise, stand up, your father’s passin’," Calpurnia tells Scout. The trial has come to a close. Half of the audience is aghast; the other half is pleased, even elated. Atticus, even as he holds his head high, is stunned at the failure of the justice system in which he has placed so much faith. Be sure you understand what has transpired in this important chapter by taking our exclusive, interactive quiz over Chapter 21 of To Kill a Mockingbird. Each of our questions is ranked so that you can understand the level of difficulty and see how your score compares with others who have also taken this quiz. Give it a try!

  1. Who stands as a sign of respect when Atticus makes his way out of the courtoom?

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  2. What news does Calpurnia deliver to Atticus at the courtroom?

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  3. What verdict does the jury deliver?

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  4. True or False: Atticus allows the children to return to the courtroom

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  5. Where had Scout and Jem gone?

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