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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vivian suggest Grant do to pass the time?

2. Why does Grant decide to walk along the road?

3. Where does the couple meet to talk?

4. Who apologizes for the way they treated Grant?

5. The reverend asks Grant if it would be appropriate to take a ________ when his visits Jefferson. Grant agrees.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Grant notice when he looks through Jefferson's barred window?

3. Why is Grant outraged that Miss Emma is suddenly sick?

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. Why does Grant go with Miss Emma and Tante Lou to Mr. Pichot's house?

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

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

8. Who is the narrator of the story, revealed in the second chapter?

9. Who does Grant put in charge of the class when he is told he must go to Henri Pinchot's house immediately?

10. What does Grant say to Tante Lou when she begins to get out of the car when they arrive at Pichot's house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Grant has sexual problems with Vivian as a result of his interactions with Jefferson, it seems. Could there be another reason? What do you think Grant could do to get back his sexual relationship with Vivian? Is this important to their relationship? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

When Grant is waiting to talk to Vivian about the good visit he had with Jefferson, he overhears a conversation about Jefferson by mulatto bricklayers and reacts violently. Why do you think he reacts this way? Do you think there was another way for him to react to their comments? Why do you think the bricklayers said what they said?

Essay Topic 3

When it's suggested the Miss Emma would die soon after Jefferson's execution, do you think this is going to happen? Why or why not? She seems like a strong woman, despite her health problems, so is this a realistic statement? Why do you think others believe she will die as a result?

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