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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What do Miss Emma and Tante Lou serve for Jefferson in the day room?
2. What does Reverend Ambrose have to say about Jefferson?
3. Bonin says that ___________ was a great teacher for Jefferson.
4. What does Reverend Ambrose open with at the program?
5. What does Jefferson question when he talks about the fact that he cares for Miss Emma?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Grant's teacher Michael Antoine is a fascinating character, even if he's only mentioned in passing. He believes that his skin color makes him better than other African Americans, which seems to be contradictory to the overall fight of racism. After all, believing that your color makes you better is in direct opposition to the idea of creating equality. Why do you think that Antoine believes what he does? Do you think it would help him in his life? How do you think this has affected Grant in his life? What kind of example does this provide for Grant and thus for his students?
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
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?
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