A Lesson Before Dying Chapter 11-20 Review Questions – Flashcards
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Why does Jefferson say, "That''s what hogs eat."
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Jefferson asks Grant if the food he brought to his cell from his Nannan is corn; he is already stripped of any connection to being a man.
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How do Jefferson's responses differ from previous visits?
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He talks directly to Grant.
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Why would he act like he does?
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Hopeless; perhaps he sees Grant as a teacher and one who may help him some.
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In Chapter 13, what day is it?
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Sunday
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Why doesn't Grant go to church?
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"When I came back from the university, I told her that I didn't believe anymore..."
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To what day does he flash back?
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Friday
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Who is at Miss Emma's house with Tante Lou?
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Reverend Ambrose
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Why are they waiting on Grant?
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to inform them about his visit with Jefferson
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What response does Grant give them about Jefferson?
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Initially he says "He is alright" then adds more detail about eating and talking.
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Is he truthful?
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no
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About what does Reverend Ambrose want to know?
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if Jefferson's soul is saved
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Where are Grant's parents?
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California
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Who shows up at Grant's house?
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Vivian
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What are the children doing?
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planning for the Christmas presentation
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Who does Grant remind them to think of during the Christmas season?
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to remember Jefferson and his situation
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What does one of the children come back to tell him?
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to stop by Miss Emma's house
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What does Miss Emma say happened at the jail?
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Jefferson laid on the bunk and would not speak to the group. He wouldn't eat.
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How much time passes before Grant hears the full story of what happened?
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two days
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Reverend Ambrose tells Jefferson to do what?
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put his faith in God
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Why does Jefferson ask for the food he does?
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because it is corn for a hog
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Tante Lou and Miss Emma tell Grant he's going to do what?
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go back to the jail
