A Lesson Before Dying

What does Miss Emma bring for Jefferson? 

• Food and clean clothes

• Clean Clothes and Money 

• Toliet Paper

• Chicken and a basketball

Which animal does Jefferson act like on one of Grant’s visits?

• A Duck

• A Dog

• A Cow

• A Hog

What possible message does the character Paul Bonin represent?

• We should not judge people by their skin color.

• It's easy to tell a person's character based on their eye color.

• Not all people of a certain race are the same.

• People named Paul are usually good people.

In your own words, what does the quote "I want you to show them the difference between what they think you are and what you can be" mean in the context of A Lesson Before Dying? How does it relate to the idea of self-worth and proving one’s potential?

Answer explanation

The quote emphasizes showcasing one's potential beyond others' perceptions. 'ALBD' aligns with this idea of transformation and self-actualization, while 'Not (MLK Jr.)' does not fit the context of demonstrating personal growth.

Which character interaction best illustrates the theme of sacrifice in the novel?

• Grant and his students

• Grant and Vivian

• Jefferson and Miss Emma

• Grant and Jefferson

Answer explanation

The interaction between Jefferson and Miss Emma highlights sacrifice as she fights for his dignity and humanity, demonstrating her willingness to endure pain for his sake, which embodies the theme of sacrifice in the novel.

Grant wishes to conceal the fact that Jefferson is not talking to Grant from someone at the Courthouse. He also wants to conceal it from Miss Emma. But who is it at the courthouse that he wants to fool, to beat?

• Paul

• Reverend Ambrose

• The Sherriff

• The Judge

Chapter 13: In this chapter, we discover that Grant may be an atheist. An atheist is... 

• Someone who hates his life

• Someone who does not believe in God or Gods

• A sarcastic person

• An educated black man

Chapter 12: Why won't Vivian stay the night with Grant? 

• She is afraid her husband will find out and hurt Grant.

• She is afraid that her husband would use it as reason to take her children.

• She doesn't like Grant in that way.

• She doesn't want to do anything immoral. 

What according to Inez, Pichot’s cook, are Pichot and Louis perhaps betting on?

• If Jefferson will be released from jail.

• If Jefferson confesses.

• If Grant can make Jefferson a man.

• If Grant can teach Jefferson to read.

What did the sheriff ask Jefferson regarding his visitors?

• If he wanted to meet them in the dayroom

• If he wanted to meet them in the courtyard

• If he wanted to meet them in the library

• If he wanted to meet them in the cafeteria