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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who kisses Jefferson, causing him to cry?
(a) Miss Emma
(b) Estelle
(c) Thelma
(d) Vivian

2. Who does Grant annoy when he insists on a brand new radio?
(a) A white clerk
(b) Thelma
(c) Vivian
(d) Miss Emma

3. Who sticks up for Jefferson and his radio?
(a) Vivian
(b) No one
(c) Irene
(d) Grant

4. Who does Vivian think is in love with Grant?
(a) Edna
(b) Inez
(c) Irene Cole
(d) Caroline

5. Why is Vivian already in trouble?
(a) She was summoned from the school to go to the bar
(b) Her husband already knows
(c) Grant hit her
(d) The police were called

6. Why doesn't Grant want to stay at Vivian's house?
(a) Miss Emma is expecting him
(b) He's afraid he will ruin her reputation
(c) He just wants to go home
(d) He doesn't love her anymore

7. Who serves Grant a drink as he waits for Vivian to arrive?
(a) Joe Claiborne
(b) Thelma
(c) Inez
(d) Irene

8. The women prepare a smaller table with __________ and ________.
(a) Bibles, a radio
(b) a table cloth, china
(c) place settings, food
(d) Alcohol, glasses

9. When Jefferson wants to talk about his execution, what does Grant talk about?
(a) His school's Christmas program
(b) The weather
(c) The execution
(d) Miss Emma

10. Who gives Jefferson a haircut in prison?
(a) Bonin
(b) Grant
(c) Another prisoner
(d) Miss Emma

11. During what month is Jefferson's execution date finally set?
(a) February
(b) June
(c) March
(d) May

12. Grant tells Jefferson to be a ________ and more than a ________ to Miss Emma.
(a) god fearing man, black man
(b) strong person, coward
(c) Friend, godson
(d) son, stranger

13. Grant also encourages Jefferson to be a _______ to Miss Emma, the children of the quarter, and to him.
(a) Example
(b) Hero
(c) Man
(d) Mentor

14. Who does Grant dedicate the Christmas program to?
(a) Jefferson
(b) Miss Emma
(c) Grope
(d) Vivian

15. What has Jefferson recorded in his notebook?
(a) A dream about his execution
(b) A list of his sins
(c) A will
(d) A note to Miss Emma

Short Answer Questions

1. Grant senses that Miss Emma is pleased by something. What is it?

2. Who does Jefferson offer his radio to?

3. Who wants to be liked by Grant's family?

4. What can turn an execution into a torture, according to Vincent?

5. Who is late in arriving to visit with Jefferson, but does not offer any explanation?

(see the answer keys)

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