Classic Classic Quiz A Lesson Before Dying by Cyrilm Cyrilm 3 587 played - 16 yrs ago What do you really know about the novel and the plot? QUIZ 15 QUESTIONS medium DyingLesson 1 What is the name of the narrator? GrantMiss EmmaJefferson 2 When does the scene take place? In the late 1940sIn the late 1950sIn the late 1960s 3 What is the word used in Jefferson's trial that triggers the plot? SlavePigHog 4 Whose family used to work for the Pichots? Aunt Lou'sMiss Emma'sVivian's 5 What are the names of the two black men that offered Jefferson a ride? Father and BearBrother and RabbitBrother and Bear 6 Which of the following objects does Grant give to Jefferson? A radio set and a newspaperA newspaper and a notebookA radio set and a notebook 7 How many children does Vivian have? 123 8 Why was Grant raised by Tante Lou? Because his parents are dead.Because he ran away from his parents.Because his parents left Louisiana for California. 9 Who is the only white man in the novel to sympathize with Grant and Jefferson? Henri PichotSheriff GuidryPaul 10 Which of the following characters has passed his bitterness on to Grant? Henri PichotMatthew AntoineJefferson 11 Was Jefferson the one who murdered Alcee Gropé? YesNoWe don't know 12 When is Jefferson executed? Not long after EasterNot long after ChristmasNot long after New Year's Eve 13 In which of the following towns does the scene take place? Bâton RougeNew OrleansBayonne 14 Why does Grant feel humiliated when he first goes to Henri Pichot's? Because he has to knock and wait outside for a long time.Because he has to listen to the white men without being allowed to utter a single word.Because he has to get in through the back door. 15 By the way, who was this book written by? Ernest J. PainesErnest J. GainesHenri J. Gaines
