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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. Who reminds Grant that the visits will end at the first sign of trouble?

2. What was Jefferson doing when Miss Emma went to visit him?

3. Where is Jefferson's cell located?

4. Who says that all in the courtroom know what the outcome of the trial will be?

5. Which day of the week is a sad day?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jefferson offer to Bonin as he is preparing for his death?

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

3. What does Bonin tell Grant about Bonin's relationship with Jefferson?

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

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

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

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

8. What is the recurring dream that Jefferson records in his journal?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Grant goes back time and time again to see Jefferson, even though most of the visits doesn't really result in anything more than frustration for both. So, why do you think Grant continues to go back? Is it just a matter of feeling obligated to Miss Emma? Or are there other reasons why Grant could be going back to see Jefferson? What does Grant have to gain from these visits?

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