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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is disgusted by Grant's behavior?

2. Who sticks up for Jefferson and his radio?

3. Who does Grant dedicate the Christmas program to?

4. What does Grant bring with him when he next sees Jefferson?

5. Grant's involvement with Jefferson has greatly affected his ____________ with Vivian.

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

Jefferson's execution date is set after a long series of discussions about how the Catholics would like their Lenten and Easter season interrupted. What do you think would have happened if the date had been shared with the other execution? Do you think it would have mattered if the execution date was too close to Easter? Why do you think the author made this an issue of the story?

Essay Topic 3

When Miss Emma visits and offers him food at one point, she slaps him for saying he is a pig getting ready for the slaughter. Why do you think Miss Emma slapped him? Do you think this helped Jefferson at all? Do you think this action hurt Jefferson emotionally? Does physical violence ever help someone learn a lesson?

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