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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. The Reverend Ambrose tells Miss Emma that God is just ____________.
(a) Not interested in saving Jefferson
(b) Being quiet
(c) Testing her
(d) Vengeful

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

3. What did Miss Emma do when Jefferson said he is a hog being fattened for the slaughter?
(a) Yell for the guard
(b) Slap him
(c) Nothing
(d) Hit him with a book

4. What does Miss Emma want Pichot to do?
(a) Nothing
(b) Help Jefferson escape
(c) Arrange for a visit between Grant and Jefferson
(d) Try to appeal the verdict

5. Who is the maid at the house in #7?
(a) Inez
(b) Alice
(c) Gertrude
(d) Vivian

Short Answer Questions

1. Vivian insists that they __________, as it would not be fair to Tante Lou to not do this.

2. Who is the fellow teacher with whom Grant is having an affair?

3. What color was Grant's teacher's skin?

4. What reason does Grant give for staying in town?

5. Grant is worried that the guards will do what when he goes to the jail on his own?

Short Essay Questions

1. Vivian is unsure if she should go to the house where Miss Emma is. Why?

2. Why is Grant so unhappy with his life right now?

3. What does Jefferson say that makes Miss Emma slap him?

4. When Vivian surprises Grant at his home, he is embarrassed by the house, but Vivian calls it peaceful How does Grant describe his home?

5. What has Jefferson recorded in the notebook that Grant had given him?

6. What happens at the beginning of every visit to see Jefferson?

7. What does Jefferson say that he wants when Grant asks him if he wants anything?

8. What does Grant instruct his students to do before and during their annual inspection?

9. Because of his involvement with Jefferson, what has happened to Grant?

10. When does Grant realize that Jefferson has died?

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