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

Short Answer Questions

1. When is Jefferson brought into the day room wearing?

2. Grant suggests that Bonin tell his students about Jefferson's ________.

3. What can turn an execution into a torture, according to Vincent?

4. Does Jefferson speak with the other prisoners?

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

Grant is the one who is designated to help Jefferson as he prepares to die, but why is Grant chosen in the first place? List three possible reasons why he is the best choice, as well as three reasons why he isn't the best choice. Is there someone else who might have been able to get through to Jefferson as well?

Essay Topic 2

The notebook is something Grant and Jefferson share in their visits toward the end. How do you think this journal helps Jefferson? How does this help Grant? If the notebook had been given to Jefferson earlier in his jail stay, do you think it would have helped him move through his anger more easily? Why or why not?

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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