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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 warns Grant of the impending annual visit by the superintendent?

2. What has Grant had less time to do?

3. Where is Vivian's husband?

4. Who is in charge of scheduling the execution?

5. Why does Grant whack the student on the head with a ruler?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Grant's teacher, the one who made him feel as though his teaching is pointless?

2. Why was Vivian shunned in Free LaCove?

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

4. What does Grant do instead of telling someone that the visit with Jefferson is not going well?

5. What does Vivian's husband want in the terms of the divorce?

6. What does Grant tell Jefferson about the execution?

7. When does Grant realize that Jefferson has died?

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

9. What does Jefferson say that he wants when Grant asks him if he wants anything?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The radio is a great source of joy for Jefferson and a source of contention among those who care about Jefferson. The radio is referred to as a 'distraction,' but why do you think this is the case? Doesn't it seem like the radio is something that Jefferson should enjoy? Why or why not? If you were one of the people that disliked the radio, what else would you suggest that he have in his cell to take its place?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

When Grant is waiting to talk to Vivian about the good visit he had with Jefferson, he overhears a conversation about Jefferson by mulatto bricklayers and reacts violently. Why do you think he reacts this way? Do you think there was another way for him to react to their comments? Why do you think the bricklayers said what they said?

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