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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Grant NOT bring with him to Jefferson the next day?
(a) A new radio
(b) Candy
(c) Apples
(d) Pecans and pralines

2. From whom does Grant get the money for the item in #124?
(a) Thelma and Joe Claiborne
(b) Bourgon
(c) Vivian
(d) Guidry

3. What does Jefferson call Vivian?
(a) That harlot
(b) The old ball and chain
(c) The sack of ignorance
(d) That old yellow woman you go with

4. Who does not plan to get close to Jefferson because he is sentenced to die?
(a) Bonin
(b) Miss Emma
(c) Reverend Ambrose
(d) Inez

5. Bonin is deeply sorry for what happened, and asks for Grant's ________.
(a) Marble
(b) Notebook
(c) Friendship
(d) Forgiveness

6. What moves through the town, causing people to become anxious and nervous?
(a) A stranger in black
(b) An unnatural fog
(c) A heavy rain
(d) The truck carrying the electric chair

7. What does Vivian's husband want in their divorce?
(a) Money
(b) The house
(c) To see the children every weekend
(d) A part of her savings

8. Who takes Grant home after the fight?
(a) Vivian
(b) Joe Claiborne
(c) Pichot
(d) Bourgon

9. Grant is quick to point out to Jefferson that no one knows when they will ________.
(a) Find God
(b) Be released
(c) Be found innocent
(d) Die

10. Grant senses that Miss Emma is pleased by something. What is it?
(a) Grant's presence
(b) Jefferson's execution date
(c) The fact that Grant has been saved
(d) Vivian whispers something in her ear

11. What is the actual date of the execution?
(a) April 1
(b) April 9
(c) April 15
(d) April 8

12. Why can't Grant be what he suggests in #136?
(a) Because he is a teacher
(b) Because he wants to run away
(c) Because he isn't strong enough
(d) Because he is with Vivian

13. When is Jefferson brought into the day room wearing?
(a) A smile
(b) No shirt
(c) A hat
(d) Chains

14. After visiting Jefferson, where does Grant go?
(a) Out for a walk
(b) To the radio store
(c) Home
(d) To the Rainbow Club

15. Who is knocked unconscious during the fight with the bricklayers?
(a) Grant
(b) Thelma
(c) Joe
(d) Edna

Short Answer Questions

1. Jefferson tells Bonin to give his notebook to ___________.

2. What gift does Bonin accept from Jefferson?

3. What do Miss Emma and Tante Lou serve for Jefferson in the day room?

4. Jefferson refuses to go to the day room at first because he can't bring what with him?

5. When is the actually execution date for Jefferson?

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