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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 did Jefferson do when Miss Emma arrived in his cell?

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

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

5. How had Grant been taught to avoid this kind of humiliation?

Short Essay Questions

1. When does Grant realize that Jefferson has died?

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

3. Vivian is unsure if she should go to the house where Miss Emma is. Why?

4. What responsibility does Grant try to tell Jefferson he has?

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

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

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

8. Why was Vivian shunned in Free LaCove?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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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