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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. Miss Emma asks Tante Lou why _____ hates her.

2. What is Grant going to tell Miss Emma that Jefferson ate and enjoyed?

3. Who is Grant's surprise visitor?

4. What did Miss Emma send for Jefferson to enjoy?

5. What does the superintendent lecture the children on the importance of?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Grant doing when the women of the house go to church?

2. What happens at the beginning of every visit to see Jefferson?

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

4. When does Grant realize that Jefferson has died?

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Jefferson refuse to go into the day room at first?

10. What does Grant tell Jefferson about the execution?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

In the beginning of this novel, the narrator is unknown to the reader. Why do you think this was done? Do you think this added to or took away from the manuscript? When the reader finds out that the narrator is Grant Wiggins, does this change the perception of the story?

Essay Topic 3

The truck that moves through the town with the electrocution chair makes everyone nervous in town. Do you think this path was taken purposefully to spread fear in the town? Why or why not? Who do you think the chair's presence is meant to scare more, blacks or whites? Why?

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