English Exam 2 Literary Review (TKAM Part 2 and Between Shades of Gray)

What is Tom Robinson's wife's name?

Helen

Which character bond is becoming stronger as Part 2 of TKAM begins?

Scout and Calpurnia

Why has Aunt Alexandra decided to live with the Finch family?

to provide a "feminine influence" for Scout

How does Aunt Alexandra feel about the Finch family name?

She is proud of it because they are an old Southern family

In chapter 14, what did Scout ask that started a fight between Atticus and Alexandra?

Scout asked to go to Calpurnia's house Sunday afternoon.

What does Dill say about his home life that makes Scout sad?

He feels unwanted by his parents

How does Atticus handle Dill's situation differently that Aunt Alexandra?

with empathy and calmness

In chapter 14 after Dill has run away, what realization does Scout have about Dill's feelings?

he is lonely despite having parents

Who is Mr. Underwood?

the newspaper publisher and editor who covers Atticus with a gun during the mob scene.

Who is Link Deas?

a business owner who stands up in court to support Tom Robinson

Who is Mr. Cunningham?

One of the leaders of the lynch mob whose son is in Scout's class

Who is Dolphus Raymond?

a white man who prefers to live with negroes and pretends to be drunk to give the white folk a reason they can understand

True or False: In Maycomb at this time, the word of an honest black person outweighs the word of a dishonest white person.

False

True or False: The black community refuses to have anything to do with Atticus after he loses the trial for Tom Robinson.

False

True or False: During his final argument, Atticus surprises his children by removing his coat.

True

It is logical that Boo Radley would have been the one to save the children because of what three reasons?

He watched their comings and goings from his house, they had to pass his yard on their way home from the pageant, and he was fond of them and often left them treasures

Why does Atticus not feel that he is in any danger from Bob Ewell?

He feels that Bob Ewell made the threat just to impress the townspeople

Mr. Underwood describes Tom Robinson's death as…

a senseless slaughter like killing a songbird

Mayella Ewell makes it clear in her testimony that…

her father was not always good to her

Atticus hopes that Jem and Scout can get through the trial without catching "Maycomb's usual disease." What "disease"?

prejudice

Why was Bob Ewell still upset and determined to "get" Atticus after the verdict?

He knows that no one really believed his story and he was made to look like a fool

Scout was saved from being stabbed due to…

the chicken wire on her costume

After the children are saved, Atticus and the sheriff decide to…

say that Ewell fell on his knife

Scout knows the jury has convicted Tom because…

the jury did not look at him when they came back to the courtroom

In Atticus's closing remarks, he says a court is no better than…

the members of the jury

What are 3 reasons why Mayella lied about the "attack"?

her father had threatened her, she was ashamed of breaking a rigid social law, and she needed to blame someone else in order to hide her own guilt

After Scout takes Boo Radley home, she…

stands on the porch, looking at the street as Boo has seen it all these years

When Scout realizes that Boo Radley saved her and Jem, which universal theme is most clearly developed?

People who are misunderstood can still act with deep courage and compassion

Heck Tate's decision to claim that Bob Ewell fell on his own knife reveals what about his perspective?

He values protecting Boo, an innocent man, from cruel public attention

Which detail from chapter 30 best supports the theme of protecting the vulnerable?

Heck Tate suggesting that dragging Boo 'with his shy ways into the limelight' would be wrong

Scout standing on the Radley porch in chapter 31 most strongly symbolizes what idea?

She is finally able to see events from another person's perspective

Which moment from chapters 29-31 is the clearest example of dramatic irony?

The town accepting the story that Ewell fell on his knife, while readers know Boo killed him defending the kids

When Atticus first assumes that Jem killed Bob Ewell, what does his reaction reveal about his character?

He is so committed to fairness that he is willing to face a trial even for his own son

When Scout gently takes Boo's hand and leads him to the porch, what theme is most strongly emphasized?

Empathy grows when people choose to guide and care for one another

Which moment best shows that Scout has matured by the end of the novel?

She imagines how Boo must have watched the children's lives from his window

Heck Tate's statement 'Let the dead bury the dead' most clearly supports which universal theme?

Sometimes true justice happens outside the format structures of the law

When Scout calls him 'Mr. Arthur' instead of 'Boo,' what does her word choice reveal?

She now respects him as a person, shifting from childhood fear to dignity.

"'Why do you think Boo Radley's never run off?' Dill sighed a long sigh and turned away from me. 'Maybe he doesn't have anywhere to run off too…'"--What are 2 reasons why this excerpt is important?

It reminds the reader of Boo Radley's existence and it reveals the sadness revolving around Boo's life

What key piece of information did Heck Tate provide in his testimony?

Mayella's injuries were exclusively on the right side of her face. Specifically, se had a black eye forming on her right side, bruises on her arms, and bruises around her neck.

"…Aunt Alexandra sipped coffee and radiated waves of disapproval. Children who slipped out at night were a disgrace to the family."--What traits are suggested of Aunt Alexandra's character?

judgemental, family-oriented

What is a comparison between two unlike things using the words like or as?

simile

What is an expression that isn't meant to be taken literally?

Idiom

What is the feeling the reader gets from the text?

Mood

What is the author's attitude toward his/her subject?

tone

What is defined as when the opposite of the expected is said or done?

Irony

Which characters in TKAM would be considered a mockingbird (symbolizing the theme of destruction of innocence)?

Boo Radley, Miss Maudie, and Tom Robinson

Which theme did Atticus display in defending Tom Robinson?

Courage is doing the right thing, even if you know you can't win

Which theme did Atticus display when Bob Ewell spit in his face?

Always hold your head high when facing adversity

In chapter 26, Scout recounts a class discussion spurred from a current event activity. Which is the most relevant reason Harper Lee would include this incident in her novel?

To reveal the ironic viewpoint between the Nazi's prosecution of the Jews while overlooking the same southern persecution of black men and women

What is so powerful about TKAM's conclusion?

Harper Lee allows the reader to reflect back on Scout's growth throughout the novel

What is an example of hypocrisy in to Kill a Mockingbird?

"'… and you know, right then and there I made a pledge in my heart. I said to myself, when I go home, I'm going to give a course on the Mrunas and bring J. Everett's message to Maycomb and that's just what I'm doing.'"

Who attacked Jem and Scout on Halloween night?

Bob Ewell

Why did Atticus accept Tom Robinson's case?

He believed it was his job and the right thing to do

What does the Mockingbird symbolize?

Innocence and the innocent

Ms. Gates statement, "We [American People] don't believe in persecuting anyone" is an example of what literary device?

Irony

What literary element is the author using when she sets the setting with the following: "The weather was unusually warm for the last day of October. We didn't even need jackets. The wind was growing stronger, and Jim said it might be raining before we got home. There was no moon."

Mood

What is the point of view in Between Shades of Gray and from whose perspective is it from?

First person - Lina

Who is the antagonist in BSOG?

The NKVD

Who is the protagonist in BSOG?

Lina and her family

"I don't deserve anything. You stand up for what's right, Lina, without the expectation of gratitude or reward." What did Lina's papa mean?

You stand up for what is right no matter what and expect nothing in return

What do italics mean in BSOG?

Flashbacks

"Hordes of people passed by, threading through one another with desperate faces." What does this say about the setting?

People walked around with sad and anxious faces and were scared

Which is the best detail to show why Lina is brave?

Lina lies to the guard about why they left the train car to save her brother

Determine how the author develops the universal theme of Hope at the end of chapter 13 in BSOG.

Lina draws in the dirt and realizes how papa can recognize her drawings and find the family

Explain how chapter 14 develops the universal theme of courage in BSOG.

Lina helped Andruis-she could've been beaten or killed

An analogy on page 55 is the 'seed of hate'. How has the beating of Andruis influenced Lena's personality?

She didn't like the NKVD, but now she hates them

What literary technique is the author using by stating that the priest prayed for their last rights as the trains left?

Foreshadowing a deadly future

What is the primary theme explored in 'Between Shades of Gray'?

Survival and resilience

What is the significance of the title 'Between Shades of Gray'?

It symbolizes the moral ambiguity and the complexity of human nature

What is the setting of BSOG?

Lithuania during World War II, 1941

What role does art play in BSOG?

It is a way to communicate with others

Which character in BSOG represents Hope and resilience?

Elena Vikas

What does the Siberian landscape symbolize in BSOG?

Isolation and despair

What is the tone of BSOG?

Somber and reflective

Which historical event serves as the backdrop for BSOG?

The Soviet deportations during World War II

What motivates Lina to keep drawing despite the harsh conditions?

To document the truth and preserve her identity

How does the author depict the theme of family in BSOG?

Through the strong bonds and sacrifices made for each other other

What is the significance of Lina's father's letters in the novel?

They provide hope and connection to the past

What does the character of Mr. Stalas represent in the novel?

Cynicism and survival

How does the author use symbolism in BSOG?

To highlight the contrast between freedom and oppression

Lina's family being deported was an effect. What was the cause of this?

Lina's Papa working at the university