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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Jefferson recorded in his notebook?

2. Who offers to remove the radio from Jefferson's cell?

3. Grant suggests that Jefferson speak to ________, and it would be good for Miss Emma to know that he does.

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

5. Why doesn't Grant want to stay at Vivian's house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Grant has sexual problems with Vivian as a result of his interactions with Jefferson, it seems. Could there be another reason? What do you think Grant could do to get back his sexual relationship with Vivian? Is this important to their relationship? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Jefferson taunts Vivian in a conversation with Grant, but Grant does not respond. Why do you think the Grant doesn't respond and stand up for his lover? Why do you think Jefferson is taunting Grant in the first place? What does Grant's restraint say about him? About his relationship with Jefferson? With Vivian?

Essay Topic 3

The horrific scene in which Jefferson's fate is sealed seems to be out of this world, or does it? In today's day and age, do you feel that the same result would have happened? Or do you think that today's times would be more forgiving of something who may very well have been in the wrong place at the wrong time? Why or why not? If you were Jefferson, what else would you have done to ensure that you were seen as innocent?

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