A Lesson Before Dying

What does Miss Emma request from the sheriff at the end of Chapter 17?

• Chairs for Jefferson's cell so they can all sit down

• More time with Jefferson so that they can have better visits

• A shower and a haircut for Jefferson because he is not clean

• A more comfortable room to visit with Jefferson in

How does isolation affect Jefferson's sense of identity throughout the novel?

• He becomes more self-assured and confident
  

• He loses his sense of self-worth and identity
  

• He gains clarity about his life goals

• He becomes more rebellious against authority

In what way does Grant’s isolation from his community impact his emotional state?

• It makes him feel more connected to his heritage
  

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  It deepens his feelings of anger and frustration
  

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  It leads him to embrace his role as a teacher
  

• It encourages him to seek out new friendships

What effect does Jefferson’s isolation have on his relationships with those who try to help him, such as Grant?

• It strengthens their bond and trust
  

• It creates barriers and misunderstandings
  

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  It leads him to accept help immediately
  

• It makes him dependent on others

When does Jefferson think he will be killed? 

• Easter

• Christmas

• Determination Sunday

Grant explains obligation to Jefferson. Who does Jefferson have an obligation too? 

• Grant

• Miss Emma

• Tante Lou

• The boys and girls of the quater 

What does Reverend Ambrose think is the most important thing for Jefferson now?

• Saving his soul

• Learning to be literate

• Improving his mathematical skills

• Satisfying the community
  

Why does the author include the chapter about the Christmas play?

• To show that life continues on the plantation

• To show how poor the community is

• To reiterate the idea that things on the plantation never change

• All of the above

How does the first Visit with Jefferson go?

• Its rough, he is very quiet and won't eat or talk to his Godmother

• Fine, they chat and eat comfortably

• The guards won't let them in so they can't visit

• Great! Jefferson is doing fine

What is the primary setting of 'A Lesson Before Dying'?

• A) A plantation in Georgia

• B) A small Cajun community in Louisiana

• C) A bustling city in New York

• D) A rural town in Mississippi