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A Lesson before Dying | Quiz

Ernest Gaines
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A Lesson before Dying | Quiz

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1)

What is written on the blackboards? (from Chapter 12)

Vivian Wiggins
Mrs. Vivian Wiggins
Nothing, they've been cleaned
I love you/Je t'taime
2)

Jefferson tells Bonin to give his notebook to ___________. (from Chapter 30)

Miss Emma
Grant
Reverend Ambrose
Tante Lou
3)

Which day of the week is a sad day? (from Chapter 14)

Sunday
Monday
Friday
Wednesday
4)

What does Reverend Ambrose ask about the discussions between Jefferson and Grant? (from Chapter 13)

Whether they are long
Whether they were civil
Whether they are hateful
Whether they have discussed God
5)

Why was Vivian shunned in this town? (from Chapter 15)

She was a bad teacher
She had a job
She married a dark skinned man
She had a child out of wedlock
6)

When is Jefferson brought into the day room wearing? (from Chapter 18)

A hat
Chains
A smile
No shirt
7)

What can turn an execution into a torture, according to Vincent? (from Chapter 30)

Water
An audience
A full stomach
Hair
8)

Grant knows that Jefferson is dead when the butterfly leaves ________________. (from Chapter 31)

The house
The jar
A patch of bull grass
The window
9)

What does Jefferson call Vivian? (from Chapter 17)

The sack of ignorance
The old ball and chain
That harlot
That old yellow woman you go with
10)

Who is Grant's surprise visitor? (from Chapter 14)

Pichot
Miss Emma
Vivian
Irene
11)

Why can't Grant be what he suggests in #136? (from Chapter 24)

Because he is with Vivian
Because he is a teacher
Because he isn't strong enough
Because he wants to run away
12)

When does the program start that night? (from Chapter 19)

7:00
6:00
8:00
5:00
13)

Where is Vivian from originally? (from Chapter 15)

Austin
Free LaCove
Miami
Myrtle Beach
14)

What will Reverend Ambrose not allow Grant to do? (from Chapter 27)

Send Jefferson to hell
Have a false set of beliefs
Talk to Jefferson anymore
Convert Jefferson
15)

The reverend asks Grant if it would be appropriate to take a ________ when his visits Jefferson. Grant agrees. (from Chapter 13)

Book
Radio
Blanket
Bible
16)

What does Grant NOT bring with him to Jefferson the next day? (from Chapter 23)

A new radio
Candy
Apples
Pecans and pralines
17)

What does Grant believe in? (from Chapter 27)

God
Ghosts
An afterlife
Spirits
18)

Who does Vivian think is in love with Grant? (from Chapter 21)

Edna
Caroline
Irene Cole
Inez
19)

What does Jefferson question when he talks about the fact that he cares for Miss Emma? (from Chapter 29)

Whether he will go to heaven
Whether chores can be an expression of love
Whether right and wrong are possible
Whether Miss Emma will go to heaven
20)

Grant wonders if _______ is with Jefferson. (from Chapter 31)

Reverend Ambrose
God
Bonin
Vincent
21)

Grant is quick to point out to Jefferson that no one knows when they will ________. (from Chapter 17)

Find God
Be found innocent
Be released
Die
22)

Who does Grant annoy when he insists on a brand new radio? (from Chapter 22)

A white clerk
Thelma
Miss Emma
Vivian
23)

What is the weather like as the Christmas program approaches? (from Chapter 19)

Clear and calm
Snowy and cold
Cold and rainy
Warm and sunny
24)

What else does Grant bring to Jefferson for his cell? (from Chapter 23)

A picture
A plant
A notebook
A sculpture
25)

As the women go to church, what does Grant do? (from Chapter 13)

Grades papers
Goes for a walk
Prays
Eats breakfast
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