Chapter 6 quiz

Where is Grant in this chapter of the book?

• Miss Emma's house

• Henri Pichot's house

• The school house

• The church house

Where does Grant wait for the people he has come to visit?

• In the living room

• In the dining room

• In a bedroom

• In the kitchen

How long does Grant wait before getting to see the men?

• A few minutes

• One hour

• Two hours

• Two and a half hours

While waiting for the men, Grant refused to do which of the following?

• Speak to anyone besides the men.

• Shake hands with anyone.

• Sit down or eat anything offered.

• Discuss Miss Emma, Jefferson or his family.

Read the conversation between Mrs. Guidry and Grant below. Based on the conversation we can infer that Ms. Guidfry:

“Well, tell me all about yourself,” Edna Guidry said to me. “How’ve you been? No, no need to tell me; I can see

you’re doing just fine. But how is Lou? Why doesn’t she come to see me? It’s been how long? Oh, I bet you it’s

been six, no, eight months. And living so close. You tell Lou I say make you bring her to my house so we can sit down and talk. Lord, have mercy, do.”

She turned from me to Inez. “Mr. Henri says you may serve anytime now, Inez.”

“Yes, ma’am,” Inez said.

Edna turned back to me. “Grant, please tell Emma how sorry I am about Jefferson. I would do it myself, but I’m just too broken up over this matter.

• Genuinely cares about Grant and his family.

• Lacks compassion and is just saying what sounds good.

• Cares only about her dinner partty and her guests.

• Does not understand the reason for Grant coming to her house.

Review question 5 again. What is odd about Edna's questions of Grant?

• She doesn't let him answer.

• They are questions he can't answer.

• Her question are not directed towards him.

• She asks questions that are insulting.

Read the conversation below between Sam Guidry and Grant below. Based on the text details, the reader can infer that Grant's response is: 

“Been waiting long?” Sam Guidry asked me.

“About two and a half hours, sir,” I said. I was supposed to say, “Not long,” and I was supposed to grin; but I didn’t do either.

• bold and defiant

• kind and generous

• sarcastic and dishonest

• disoriented and uncertain.

Read the conversation below between Sam Guidry and Grant below. Based on the text details, the reader can infer that Sam's question about Grant's wait is: 

“Been waiting long?” Sam Guidry asked me.

“About two and a half hours, sir,” I said. I was supposed to say, “Not long,” and I was supposed to grin; but I didn’t do either.

• friendly

• humorous

• mean-spirited

• sincere

Read the conversation below. Based on the reactions of the White men, the reader can infer that they were:

“You and I are in accord there,” he said. “But my wife thinks different. Now, which one you think is right, me or her?”

The fat man snorted. He thought Guidry had me.

“I make it a habit never to get into family business, Mr. Guidry.”

The fat man didn’t like that quick maneuver. I could see it in his face.

“You’re smart,” Guidry said. “Maybe you’re just a little too smart for your own good.”

• Upset because they could not shake Grant's confidence and composure.

• Unbothered because they knew Grant was not smart enough to handle them.

• Happy that Grant came to speak with them about visiting Jefferson.

• Respectful because they appreciated all Miss Emma has done for their family.

Read the conversation below. Grant's respones show that he is :

“You and I are in accord there,” he said. “But my wife thinks different. Now, which one you think is right, me or her?”

The fat man snorted. He thought Guidry had me.

“I make it a habit never to get into family business, Mr. Guidry.”

The fat man didn’t like that quick maneuver. I could see it in his face.

“You’re smart,” Guidry said. “Maybe you’re just a little too smart for your own good.”

• Upset and angry because of the time he wasted.

• Overly nice and jolly for being able to speak to them.

• Careless and uninterested because he doesn't want to be there.

• Dignified and composed showing a high level of intelligence