A Lesson Before Dying: Study Help: Quiz

1: Jefferson’s attorney states that executing him would be like putting what animal in an electric chair?

a. Dog

b. Pig

c. Monkey

d. Hog

2: At the Rainbow Room Grant recalled when his hero was

a. Joe Louis

b. James Joyce

c. Jackie Robinson

d. Joe Claiborne

3: Rev. Ambrose refuses to acknowledge Grant as an educated man because Grant

a. is selfish and arrogant

b. does not use his knowledge to enrich the lives of others

c. won’t marry Vivian

d. humiliates his students

4: Who is doubtful of Grant’s ability to persuade Jefferson to “die like a man”?

a. Sam Guidry

b. Farrell Jarreau

c. Louis Rougon

d. Henry Martin

5: Gruesome Gerty forces citizens to admit that by not taking a stand against racism they are responsible for

a. their guilt

b. the perpetuation of violence in the community

c. its personification of evil

d. Jefferson’s death

6: The decision for Jefferson to have visits in his dayroom are symbolic of his movement toward

a. his execution

b. enlightenment

c. understanding Grant

d. self-respect

7: Tante Lou learns to see Vivian as an individual and not a snob after thoroughly questioning her about her religion and being

a. a school teacher

b. Grant’s girlfriend

c. a mother

d. Creole

8: The yellow butterfly symbolizes

a. spring has arrived

b. Grant may now cry for Jefferson

c. the execution is over

d. Grant’s spiritual essence

9: Who refers to Jefferson’s radio as a sin box?

a. Rev. Ambrose

b. Tante Lou

c. Sheriff Guidry

d. Henri Pinchot

10: An example of the support of the black community is shown

a. in their attendance during the Christmas program

b. retelling the story of Jesus’ birth

c. overwhelming absence at church on Sunday

d. their need for spiritual nourishment

11: The radio provides a connection between Jefferson and

a. Randy’s Record Shop

b. Tante Lou

c. Miss Emma

d. Grant

12: Who said the following: “Just do the best you can. But it won’t matter.”

a. Sheriff Guidry

b. Matthew Antoine

c. Miss Emma

d. Henri Pichot

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