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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Grant invite to speak at the beginning and at the end of the Christmas program?

2. Who is late in arriving to visit with Jefferson, but does not offer any explanation?

3. Grant senses that Miss Emma is pleased by something. What is it?

4. Who takes Grant home after the fight?

5. Grant wonders if _______ is with Jefferson.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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?

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