Classic Classic Quiz Commentary n°7 - A Lesson Before Dying by Cyrilm Cyrilm 60 played - 16 yrs ago Questions about commentary n°7 QUIZ 14 QUESTIONS hard LessonDying 1 Where does the scene take place? In the dayroomAt Henri Pichot'sAt Miss Emma's 2 Who are the characters sitting at the table? Grant and Miss EmmaMiss Emma, the Reverend and Aunt LouMiss Emma, the Reverend and Jefferson 3 At the beginning, what is the reason why Grant wants Jefferson and himself to walk? Because Jefferson needs to relaxBecause Jefferson does not want to eatBecause Miss Emma asked Grant to do that 4 Why does Grant tend to stop talking whenever he walks past the table? He doesn't want them to hear what he is saying to Jefferson.He doesn't want to disrupt their lunchHe needs moments of silence to let Jefferson think. 5 What are the three concepts Grant tries to teach Jefferson? A friend / a hero / a scapegoatA myth / a friend / familyA friend / a hero / a myth 6 To keep Jefferson attentive, what does Grant do? He speaks louder once in a while.He asks questions repeatedly.He waits for Jefferson to answer. 7 Which example does Grant refer to to make Jefferson understand he can change? He refers to the slingshot handle.He refers to the notebookHe refers to school 8 What does Grant realize here for the very first time? That he owes Aunt Lou a lotThat he is needed hereThat his visits to Jefferson are useless 9 Which demonstrative adjective does Grant use to reject the whites and their traditions? 'this''that''these' 10 According to the whites' forefathers, the black people are only... Three-fifths humanTwo-thirds humanThree-quarters human 11 During Grant's monologue, how is Jefferson? He answers and listens carefully.He remains silent and listens carefully.He listens carefully but does not understand anything. 12 Which part of Jefferson's body is referred to repeatedly to emphasize the change taking place? His handsHis eyesHis head 13 What does Jefferson's keeping his head down symbolize? His shameHis desire to go back to his cellHis boredom 14 What is Jefferson's reaction at the very end of the passage? He criesHe smilesHe thanks Grant
