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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Grant believes that Miss Emma is ill and so she wants Jefferson to meet her in _____________.
2. Grant wonders if _______ is with Jefferson.
3. What can turn an execution into a torture, according to Vincent?
4. What religious season did the execution have to avoid?
5. Grant is quick to point out to Jefferson that no one knows when they will ________.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Reverend Ambrose is worried that Jefferson is not saved when it's about 3 weeks before he is to be executed. What does Reverend Ambrose fear about Jefferson not being saved? Why isn't Grant worried about this? Why do you think Reverend Ambrose wants Grant to talk to Jefferson about his faith? Why does the Reverend want Grant to lie about what he believes?
Essay Topic 2
When Miss Emma visits and offers him food at one point, she slaps him for saying he is a pig getting ready for the slaughter. Why do you think Miss Emma slapped him? Do you think this helped Jefferson at all? Do you think this action hurt Jefferson emotionally? Does physical violence ever help someone learn a lesson?
Essay Topic 3
Grant goes back time and time again to see Jefferson, even though most of the visits doesn't really result in anything more than frustration for both. So, why do you think Grant continues to go back? Is it just a matter of feeling obligated to Miss Emma? Or are there other reasons why Grant could be going back to see Jefferson? What does Grant have to gain from these visits?
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