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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 Grant arrives, what does Jefferson ask?

2. Where do the person in #13 and Grant meet up once she had arranged for a babysitter?

3. Which day of the week is a sad day?

4. Where is Vivian from originally?

5. How early does Grant go to Pichot's home?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jefferson say that it does not matter if he eats chicken or dirt?

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

3. Jefferson tells Sam Guindry that he will meet Tante Lou, Miss Emma and Reverend Ambrose in which room?

4. What does Jefferson say that he wants when Grant asks him if he wants anything?

5. What does Grant tell Jefferson he wants him to do?

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

7. Who is the narrator of the story, revealed in the second chapter?

8. Why are Miss Emma, Tante Lou, and Reverend Ambrose angry with Grant?

9. What does Grant tell Jefferson about the execution?

10. Who makes an annual visit to the school to inspect Grant's classroom?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When it's suggested the Miss Emma would die soon after Jefferson's execution, do you think this is going to happen? Why or why not? She seems like a strong woman, despite her health problems, so is this a realistic statement? Why do you think others believe she will die as a result?

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 has sexual problems with Vivian as a result of his interactions with Jefferson, it seems. Could there be another reason? What do you think Grant could do to get back his sexual relationship with Vivian? Is this important to their relationship? Why or why not?

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