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

Short Answer Questions

1. When is the actually execution date for Jefferson?

2. What does Jefferson want now because he doesn't think he had enough when he was growing up?

3. Who agrees to return Pichot's knife?

4. What religious season did the execution have to avoid?

5. What does Grant not believe in?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Grant's teacher Michael Antoine is a fascinating character, even if he's only mentioned in passing. He believes that his skin color makes him better than other African Americans, which seems to be contradictory to the overall fight of racism. After all, believing that your color makes you better is in direct opposition to the idea of creating equality. Why do you think that Antoine believes what he does? Do you think it would help him in his life? How do you think this has affected Grant in his life? What kind of example does this provide for Grant and thus for his students?

Essay Topic 2

In the beginning of this novel, the narrator is unknown to the reader. Why do you think this was done? Do you think this added to or took away from the manuscript? When the reader finds out that the narrator is Grant Wiggins, does this change the perception of the story?

Essay Topic 3

Jefferson taunts Vivian in a conversation with Grant, but Grant does not respond. Why do you think the Grant doesn't respond and stand up for his lover? Why do you think Jefferson is taunting Grant in the first place? What does Grant's restraint say about him? About his relationship with Jefferson? With Vivian?

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