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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. Why was Vivian shunned in this town?

2. What does this person give to Grant?

3. What does the superintendent mistakenly call Grant?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Grant do after he snaps at a student?

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

5. Though Grant finds Tante Lou and Miss Emma home when he returns from school, what does he do?

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

7. To whom does Grant dedicate the Christmas program at his school?

8. What happens after Vivian and Grant make love?

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

10. What does Grant tell Miss Emma, Tante Lou, and Reverend Ambrose about his visit with Jefferson?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jefferson's execution date is set after a long series of discussions about how the Catholics would like their Lenten and Easter season interrupted. What do you think would have happened if the date had been shared with the other execution? Do you think it would have mattered if the execution date was too close to Easter? Why do you think the author made this an issue of the story?

Essay Topic 2

The radio is a great source of joy for Jefferson and a source of contention among those who care about Jefferson. The radio is referred to as a 'distraction,' but why do you think this is the case? Doesn't it seem like the radio is something that Jefferson should enjoy? Why or why not? If you were one of the people that disliked the radio, what else would you suggest that he have in his cell to take its place?

Essay Topic 3

Reverend Ambrose is worried that Jefferson is not saved when it's about 3 weeks before he is to be executed. What does Reverend Ambrose fear about Jefferson not being saved? Why isn't Grant worried about this? Why do you think Reverend Ambrose wants Grant to talk to Jefferson about his faith? Why does the Reverend want Grant to lie about what he believes?

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