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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Grant's teacher say he would be broken down as?
(a) A fool
(b) A hog
(c) A dog
(d) A nigger

2. What does Grant long to have?
(a) More money
(b) More sex
(c) More peace with his family
(d) More control over his life

3. How long until this person in #28 can visit Jefferson?
(a) A month
(b) A couple of weeks
(c) The next day
(d) A week

4. When Jefferson does not eat, what does Grant pick up and eat?
(a) Chicken
(b) Corn
(c) The candy
(d) Vegetables

5. What do Vivian and Grant do after coffee and cake?
(a) Hold hands on the porch
(b) Go to the school
(c) Go for a walk
(d) Head to church

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Grant whack the student on the head with a ruler?

2. Where is Jefferson's cell located?

3. Where is Vivian from originally?

4. Who does Grant see joking that makes him question his role as a teacher?

5. What do the children do when they're not in school?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the result of the belated meeting at Pichot's house?

2. Why is Reverend Ambrose jealous of Grant?

3. What does Grant tell Jefferson about the execution?

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

5. Who does Vivian think is in love with Grant?

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

7. What is the recurring dream that Jefferson records in his journal?

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

9. Grant has a theory about why he feels he has left some of his anger behind. What is his theory?

10. Who is the one who decides when Jefferson will be executed, per Grant?

(see the answer keys)

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