A Lesson Before Dying

What was the reaction of the narrator's aunt and Reverend Ambrose to the table setting?

• They were indifferent

• They thought it was worse than the cell

• They agreed it looked nice

• They wanted to change it

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the significance of Jefferson's interaction with the young children who visit the jail?

• It shows his growing sense of responsibility.

• It highlights his isolation from the outside world.

• It demonstrates his acceptance of his fate.

• It reflects his desire to be remembered as a hero.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Miss Emma realize when she goes to visit Jefferson in Chapter 16?

• Jefferson lied to Grant

• Grant lied to Miss Emma

• Tante Lou lied to Miss Emma

• Grant lied to Jefferson

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is different about Jefferson when Grant goes to visit him in Chapter 17?

• He is wearing clean clothes.

• He got a haircut.

• He is friendly towards Grant.

• He has a new bruise on his face.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is different about how Paul, the young deputy, treats Grant, compared to how the other white men treat him?

• Paul makes eye contact with Grant.

• Paul gives Grant extra time with Jefferson.

• Paul shakes hands with Grant.

• Paul tells Grant he is doing a great job.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who does Vivian meet for the first time in Chapter 15?

• Tante Lou

• Henri Pichot

• Reverend Ambrose

• Jefferson

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What are Grant's students discussing at the beginning of Chapter 16?

• Christmas decorations

• The Christmas musical

• Jefferson's execution

• Grant's unfair treatment of them

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Who slaps Jefferson?

• Miss Emma

• Tante Lou

• Reverend Ambrose

• Grant

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In Chapter 17, who does Grant say will be honest with him?

• The sheriff

• The chief deputy

• Paul, the young deputy

• Henri Pichot

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the primary theme explored in 'A Lesson Before Dying'?

• A) Redemption and forgiveness

• B) Racism and injustice

• C) Love and friendship

• D) War and peace

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2