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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the reason that people care for others, according to Grant?

2. What does Grant say about whites who have called Jefferson a hog?

3. What does Grant NOT bring with him to Jefferson the next day?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

In the beginning of this novel, the narrator is unknown to the reader. Why do you think this was done? Do you think this added to or took away from the manuscript? When the reader finds out that the narrator is Grant Wiggins, does this change the perception of the story?

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