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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 is written on the blackboards?

2. When Grant arrives, what does Jefferson ask?

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

4. How did Grant's teacher say he would be broken down as?

5. Where is the courthouse located?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is the person who gets into trouble when offered a ride to the White Rabbit Bar and Lounge?

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

4. When Jefferson writes about Samson, what is the question that springs into his mind?

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

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

7. When the truck carrying the electric chair moves through town, how does the town react?

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

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

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

Grant doesn't go to watch the execution of Jefferson, but feels guilty for this later. Why do you think he chose to stay away? Do you think this was a wise decision for him? Why or why not? What would you have done if you were Grant? If you were the other characters?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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