To Kill a Mockingbird
Question 1
Sort the following events of the rising action in the order they occur during the trial.

1
Bob Ewell proves to the court that he is left-handed.

2
Heck Tate testifies that Mayella was beaten on the right side of her face, and the bruises on her neck indicate she may have been strangled.

3
Judge Taylor threatens to clear the courtroom if outbursts continue.

4
Tom Robinson tells Mr. Gilmer he helped Mayella because he felt sorry for her.

5
Mayella accuses Atticus of making fun of her by calling her ma'am and Miss Mayella.

6
Bob Ewell states that he agrees with everything Sheriff Tate said on the witness stand.

7
Heck Tate testifies that a doctor was not called because, "It wasn't necessary."

8
Mayella testifies that Tom sneaked up behind her, beat her, and attacked her.

9
Bob Ewell testifies that he heard Mayella screaming as he arrived at the house and that, through the window, he saw Tom Robinson attacking her.

Question 2
Which of the following is another definition for theme?

A
the reason the author decided to write the story

B
the idea the author wants the reader to have after reading the story

C
the descriptive details the author uses to craft an engaging story

D
the action the author wants the reader to follow after reading the story
Question 3
Which of the following is a motif in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird?
A
Tom Robinson's trial

B
Boo Radley

C
the mob at the jailhouse

D
Maycomb's history