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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. Where did the men in #3 end up going?

2. What is displayed in front of the court building?

3. What does the superintendent mistakenly call Grant?

4. Where did Vivian attend school?

5. Miss Emma asks Tante Lou why _____ hates her.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Grant so unhappy with his life right now?

2. Who does Grant put in charge of the class when he is told he must go to Henri Pinchot's house immediately?

3. What does Grant urge Jefferson to do in order to make liars of the white bigots?

4. When Vivian surprises Grant at his home, he is embarrassed by the house, but Vivian calls it peaceful How does Grant describe his home?

5. Vivian takes Grant to her home, but Grant protests this. Why does he protest this action?

6. What does Reverend Ambrose tell Grant he must tell Jefferson?

7. Who is the object of Grant's affection and of a secret love affair?

8. What does Jefferson offer to Bonin as he is preparing for his death?

9. What happens on the day of the fourth visit to see Jefferson?

10. When the truck carrying the electric chair moves through town, how does the town react?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The word 'hog' is brought up at several points during this story, in reference to Jefferson's trial. Why do you think Jefferson was so upset by this name? Do you think his reactions are warranted or do you think he could have brushed this off more easily? Is his age a factor in his reactions? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

When Grant is waiting to talk to Vivian about the good visit he had with Jefferson, he overhears a conversation about Jefferson by mulatto bricklayers and reacts violently. Why do you think he reacts this way? Do you think there was another way for him to react to their comments? Why do you think the bricklayers said what they said?

Essay Topic 3

Jefferson's execution date is set after a long series of discussions about how the Catholics would like their Lenten and Easter season interrupted. What do you think would have happened if the date had been shared with the other execution? Do you think it would have mattered if the execution date was too close to Easter? Why do you think the author made this an issue of the story?

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