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Question 1 / 14

Where does the scene take place?

In the dayroom

At Henri Pichot's

At Miss Emma's

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Question 2 / 14

Who are the characters sitting at the table?

Grant and Miss Emma

Miss Emma, the Reverend and Aunt Lou

Miss Emma, the Reverend and Jefferson

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Question 3 / 14

At the beginning, what is the reason why Grant wants Jefferson and himself to walk?

Because Jefferson needs to relax

Because Jefferson does not want to eat

Because Miss Emma asked Grant to do that

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Question 4 / 14

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 lunch

He needs moments of silence to let Jefferson think.

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Question 5 / 14

What are the three concepts Grant tries to teach Jefferson?

A friend / a hero / a scapegoat

A myth / a friend / family

A friend / a hero / a myth

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Question 6 / 14

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.

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Question 7 / 14

Which example does Grant refer to to make Jefferson understand he can change?

He refers to the slingshot handle.

He refers to the notebook

He refers to school

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Question 8 / 14

What does Grant realize here for the very first time?

That he owes Aunt Lou a lot

That he is needed here

That his visits to Jefferson are useless

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Question 9 / 14

Which demonstrative adjective does Grant use to reject the whites and their traditions?

'this'

'that'

'these'

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Question 10 / 14

According to the whites' forefathers, the black people are only...

Three-fifths human

Two-thirds human

Three-quarters human

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Question 11 / 14

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.

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Question 12 / 14

Which part of Jefferson's body is referred to repeatedly to emphasize the change taking place?

His hands

His eyes

His head

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Question 13 / 14

What does Jefferson's keeping his head down symbolize?

His shame

His desire to go back to his cell

His boredom

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Question 14 / 14

What is Jefferson's reaction at the very end of the passage?

He cries

He smiles

He thanks Grant

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Quiz Commentary n°7 - A Lesson Before Dying

Where does the scene take place?

Who are the characters sitting at the table?

At the beginning, what is the reason why Grant wants Jefferson and himself to walk?

Why does Grant tend to stop talking whenever he walks past the table?

What are the three concepts Grant tries to teach Jefferson?

To keep Jefferson attentive, what does Grant do?

Which example does Grant refer to to make Jefferson understand he can change?

What does Grant realize here for the very first time?

Which demonstrative adjective does Grant use to reject the whites and their traditions?

According to the whites' forefathers, the black people are only...

During Grant's monologue, how is Jefferson?

Which part of Jefferson's body is referred to repeatedly to emphasize the change taking place?

What does Jefferson's keeping his head down symbolize?

What is Jefferson's reaction at the very end of the passage?

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