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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is Grant going to visit Jefferson again?

2. What does Miss Emma want Pichot to do?

3. Vivian insists that they __________, as it would not be fair to Tante Lou to not do this.

4. Who does NOT press Grant for details about his visit with Jefferson?

5. Who was Grant's teacher when he was a child?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Grant asks Vivian what would happen if someone on the school staff saw what she had written on her blackboard?

2. What is the result of the belated meeting at Pichot's house?

3. What does Grant tell Miss Emma, Tante Lou, and Reverend Ambrose about his visit with Jefferson?

4. Who was Grant's teacher, the one who made him feel as though his teaching is pointless?

5. What responsibility does Grant try to tell Jefferson he has?

6. What does Jefferson say that makes Miss Emma slap him?

7. What is Grant doing when the women of the house go to church?

8. What is the recurring dream that Jefferson records in his journal?

9. Vivian is unsure if she should go to the house where Miss Emma is. Why?

10. What does Grant say to Tante Lou when she begins to get out of the car when they arrive at Pichot's house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The relationship of Vivian and Grant is a complicated one, but perhaps that's only a matter of their current positions - she in her marriage, and Grant in his depression. Do you feel that their relationship is a strong one? A healthy one? Do you feel that these two will be together at some point? Do they seem like a couple that has a chance? What do they have to offer each other? How do they hurt each other?

Essay Topic 2

The horrific scene in which Jefferson's fate is sealed seems to be out of this world, or does it? In today's day and age, do you feel that the same result would have happened? Or do you think that today's times would be more forgiving of something who may very well have been in the wrong place at the wrong time? Why or why not? If you were Jefferson, what else would you have done to ensure that you were seen as innocent?

Essay Topic 3

Grant doesn't go to watch the execution of Jefferson, but feels guilty for this later. Why do you think he chose to stay away? Do you think this was a wise decision for him? Why or why not? What would you have done if you were Grant? If you were the other characters?

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