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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. When Grant arrives, what does Jefferson ask?

2. Who is Grant's surprise visitor?

3. What is delivered to the school?

4. Who does Grant hear calling his Tante Lou from the road?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Vivian takes Grant to her home, but Grant protests this. Why does he protest this action?

2. When does Grant realize that Jefferson has died?

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

4. There is a lone present that is beneath the tree in the classroom. What is it?

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

6. Where does Grant go in order to think about ways to lie to Miss Emma?

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

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

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

10. Jefferson tells Sam Guindry that he will meet Tante Lou, Miss Emma and Reverend Ambrose in which room?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The notebook is something Grant and Jefferson share in their visits toward the end. How do you think this journal helps Jefferson? How does this help Grant? If the notebook had been given to Jefferson earlier in his jail stay, do you think it would have helped him move through his anger more easily? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The word 'hog' is brought up at several points during this story, in reference to Jefferson's trial. Why do you think Jefferson was so upset by this name? Do you think his reactions are warranted or do you think he could have brushed this off more easily? Is his age a factor in his reactions? Why or why not?

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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