A Lesson Before Dying Chapter 8 9 & 10 Quiz
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What does Matthew Antione mean when he tells Grant "I'll still be cold. I'll always be cold"?
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That he will always be cold dead and bitter inside about his life and his social status
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That he can never get warm enough because he's cold blooded
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A lesson before dying is a nice written by Ernest J. Gaines. It is his 8th novel and is loosely based on the life of Willie Francis. It is highly recommended that after finishing reading the book up to chapter 10 that you take a quiz to help you remember all that you have read. Try it out now.
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Matthew Antione taught Grant and his friends one thing and that was flight, because there was no freedom where they were.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
The given statement suggests that Matthew Antione taught Grant and his friends about flight because there was no freedom where they were. This implies that flight symbolizes freedom and escape from their current situation. Therefore, the statement is true as it aligns with the idea that Matthew Antione taught them the concept of flight to inspire hope and a sense of liberation in their lives.Rate this question:
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On page 78 Tante Lou tells Grant, "you can watch your tongue" based on the inference context clue, what does that phrase mean?
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He needs to brush his teeth
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He needs to watch how he is speaking to them
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He needs to eat the food that has been cooked by Miss Emma
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He needs to speak up more often
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A. He needs to watch how he is speaking to themExplanation
The phrase "watch your tongue" is an idiomatic expression that means to be careful about what one says or how one speaks. In this context, Tante Lou is advising Grant to be mindful of his words and speak with caution when interacting with others.Rate this question:
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Matthew Antione hated Grant more than his other students because...
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Grant was a trouble maker
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Grant challenged him as a teacher
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Grant never did his work and often talked back
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Grant never paid attention in class
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A. Grant challenged him as a teacherExplanation
Matthew Antione hated Grant more than his other students because Grant challenged him as a teacher. This suggests that Grant may have questioned Matthew's authority or teaching methods, which could have threatened Matthew's sense of control and competence in the classroom. Grant's challenging nature may have also created a tense and difficult dynamic between the two, leading to Matthew's stronger dislike for him compared to other students.Rate this question:
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Jefferson was watching TV in his cell when Grant and Emma arrived.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
The given statement states that Jefferson was watching TV in his cell when Grant and Emma arrived. However, the correct answer is False. This implies that Jefferson was not watching TV in his cell when Grant and Emma arrived.Rate this question:
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Louis Washington Junior get's in trouble by Grant for using bad grammar instead of looking out of the window.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Louis Washington Junior gets in trouble by Grant for using bad grammar instead of looking out of the window. This implies that Louis Washington Junior's actions of using bad grammar instead of paying attention to his surroundings led to him getting into trouble with Grant. Therefore, the statement "True" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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Who is Matthew Antoine?
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Grant's best friend
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Grant's father
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Grant's former student
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Grant's former teacher
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A. Grant's former teacherExplanation
Matthew Antoine is Grant's former teacher. This is evident from the question itself, which asks about Matthew Antoine's identity in relation to Grant. The options provided suggest various relationships, such as Grant's best friend, father, and former student, but only Grant's former teacher accurately describes their relationship.Rate this question:
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Which of Grant's students was in the corner facing the wall?
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Gloria Herbert
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Louis Washington Jr.
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Irene Cole
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Estelle
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A. Louis Washington Jr.Explanation
The correct answer is Louis Washington Jr. because he was the only student mentioned in the question who was in the corner facing the wall. The other students mentioned, Gloria Herbert, Irene Cole, and Estelle, do not have any information given about their location or orientation in the classroom.Rate this question:
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What does the cooking and sharing of food symbolize for Grant, Emma, Tante Lou and Jefferson?
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It symbolizes love
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It symbolizes that they care
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It symbolizes that they want to be nurturing
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All of the above
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A. All of the aboveExplanation
The cooking and sharing of food symbolize love, care, and nurturing for Grant, Emma, Tante Lou, and Jefferson. It represents their affection and concern for each other, as well as their desire to provide comfort and support. By preparing and sharing meals together, they express their deep connection and commitment to one another, creating a sense of unity and belonging.Rate this question:
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Grant never saw Matthew Antione again after he went off to college.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
The statement implies that Grant never saw Matthew Antione again after he went off to college. However, without any further information, we cannot definitively say whether this statement is true or false. It is possible that Grant and Matthew Antione may have crossed paths again after college, making the statement false.Rate this question:
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Why does Grant let the children leave school early?
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So that the boys could go and saw and chop wood
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So that the smaller boys and girls could go and study
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So they could all go and play
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A & B
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A. A & BExplanation
Grant lets the children leave school early so that the boys could go and saw and chop wood, and so that the smaller boys and girls could go and study. This suggests that Grant values practical skills such as woodwork and also recognizes the importance of education for the younger children. By allowing them to engage in these activities, Grant is providing them with opportunities for both physical and intellectual growth.Rate this question:
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What does Grant wonder while he watches the older boys chop wood?
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If he's reaching all of his students, he's wondering if he's making a difference
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He's concerned that the boys are doing the exact same thing the old men were doing earlier and that those men never attended school a day in their lives.
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He's thinking back on his friends when he was younger and how they turned out
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All of the above
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A. All of the aboveExplanation
Grant wonders all of the above while he watches the older boys chop wood. He wonders if he's reaching all of his students and making a difference, he is concerned about the boys doing the same work as the old men who never attended school, and he reflects on his friends and their outcomes.Rate this question:
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What does Jefferson mean when he asks Grant if he's goung to "jerk that switch"?
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Is he going to be the one to kill him
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Is he going to be the one to get him out of prison
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Is he going to be the one to watch him die
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Is he going to be the one to tell everyone he'd dead
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A. Is he going to be the one to kill him -
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Who did Grant leave in charge of the school when he went to visit Jefferson on his fourth visit?
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Vivian (His Girlfriend/Teacher)
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Dr. Joesph (The Superintendent)
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Tante Lou (His Aunt)
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Irene Cole (His student teacher)
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A. Irene Cole (His student teacher)Explanation
Grant left Irene Cole, his student teacher, in charge of the school when he went to visit Jefferson on his fourth visit. This indicates that Grant trusted Irene to handle the responsibilities of running the school in his absence.Rate this question:
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What does Grant says he's going to bring next time on his next visit to Jefferson based on his appearance?
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A comb
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A razor
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Shaving cream
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Finger nail clippers
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A. A combExplanation
Grant says he's going to bring a comb on his next visit to Jefferson based on his appearance. This suggests that his hair is unkempt or messy, and he wants to groom himself better next time. A comb is a tool used to untangle and style hair, so bringing one indicates his intention to improve his appearance.Rate this question:
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Where is the restroom for colored people who came to use the restroom in the prison?
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Right next to the prison cells
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On the 5th floor of the prison
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In the basement
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In an out house outside of the prison
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A. In the basementExplanation
Based on the offensive language used in the question, it appears to be referring to a time period when racial segregation was prevalent. During that time, restrooms for people of color were often located in separate, inferior facilities. The answer "In the basement" suggests that the restroom for colored people in the prison would have been located in a segregated area, further emphasizing the discriminatory practices of that era.Rate this question:
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What good gesture did Miss Emma do for the prisoners?
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She made cookies for the prisoners
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She gave them her spare change
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She asked the deputy to give them Jefferson's left over food
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She prayed for them individually
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A. She asked the deputy to give them Jefferson's left over foodExplanation
Miss Emma's good gesture for the prisoners was asking the deputy to give them Jefferson's left over food. This shows her kindness and concern for the well-being of the prisoners, as she wanted to ensure that they were not deprived of food and had something to eat. By making this request, Miss Emma demonstrated empathy and compassion towards the prisoners, showing that she cared about their basic needs and wanted to help them in any way she could.Rate this question:
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The white prisoners are on the same floor as the black prisioners but are in a different section.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because it states that the white prisoners are on the same floor as the black prisoners but in a different section. This implies that both groups of prisoners are located on the same floor of the prison facility, but they are segregated into different sections, possibly based on their race.Rate this question:
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Fill in the blank: At the end of chapter 10 Grant expresses the shame in having to go back to Henri's kitchen, how they made him wait on them purposly and how he hates being searched at the prison like a "common criminal". He expresses that both Miss Emma & Tante Lou are ____________ him.
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Scolding
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Reprimanding
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Chastising
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Humiliating
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A. HumiliatingExplanation
Grant expresses that both Miss Emma and Tante Lou are humiliating him.Rate this question:
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After the first visit, Grants next two visits with Jefferson were completely different.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
The statement suggests that Grant's next two visits with Jefferson were not completely different after the first visit. In other words, the visits were similar or had some similarities.Rate this question:
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Why does Tante Lou say that she can't go with Grant on the fourth visit to see jefferson?
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She doesn't have on her good dress
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She's in the middle of cooking dinner
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She's looking after Miss Emma because she's sick
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She is tired and doesn't feel like going
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A. She doesn't have on her good dressExplanation
Tante Lou says she can't go with Grant on the fourth visit to see Jefferson because she doesn't have on her good dress.Rate this question:
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On Emma & Grant's first visit, Jefferson remains quiet the entire time.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
The statement "On Emma & Grant's first visit, Jefferson remains quiet the entire time" is false. This implies that Jefferson did not speak at all during their first visit. However, without any additional context or information, it is not possible to determine if Jefferson remained quiet the entire time or if he spoke at some point during their visit. Therefore, the correct answer is false.Rate this question:
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Miss Emma doesn't go to see Jefferson on the fourth visit because she is extremely ill.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
The statement says that Miss Emma doesn't go to see Jefferson on the fourth visit because she is extremely ill. However, the correct answer is False, which means that the statement is not true. Therefore, Miss Emma must have gone to see Jefferson on the fourth visit despite her illness.Rate this question:
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