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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Grant tells Jefferson to be a ________ and more than a ________ to Miss Emma.

3. What seems to be the reason for Grant's better mood?

4. What moves through the town, causing people to become anxious and nervous?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Reverend Ambrose is worried that Jefferson is not saved when it's about 3 weeks before he is to be executed. What does Reverend Ambrose fear about Jefferson not being saved? Why isn't Grant worried about this? Why do you think Reverend Ambrose wants Grant to talk to Jefferson about his faith? Why does the Reverend want Grant to lie about what he believes?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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