A Lesson Before Dying Chapters 10-12

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2. What does Jefferson say about the food Grant tells him he has brought?

Thank you

I don't wan none of da food the deputy touch

That's waht hogs eat.

I am tired of chicken

Give it to the otha prisioners

Jefferson says that the food Grant tells him he has brought is what hogs eat.

Explanation

Jefferson says that the food Grant tells him he has brought is what hogs eat.

3. How did Taunte Lou and Miss Emma get Grant to visit Jefferson alone?

Miss Emma was not home when Grant arrived

They said that they needed to attend church

They said they were not dressed

They told him it would be best if he went alone

Miss Emma pretended to be sick

Miss Emma pretended to be sick in order to get Grant to visit Jefferson alone. By feigning illness, Miss Emma and Taunte Lou created a situation where Grant felt it was necessary for him to go alone. This tactic likely played on Grant's sense of duty and responsibility towards Jefferson, as he would not want to leave him without a visit.

Explanation

Miss Emma pretended to be sick in order to get Grant to visit Jefferson alone. By feigning illness, Miss Emma and Taunte Lou created a situation where Grant felt it was necessary for him to go alone. This tactic likely played on Grant's sense of duty and responsibility towards Jefferson, as he would not want to leave him without a visit.

4. What are the men in the bar discussing?

Jackie Robinson

Joyce Dubliners

Racism in America

Their jobs

Women

The men in the bar are discussing Jackie Robinson.

Explanation

The men in the bar are discussing Jackie Robinson.

5. What is Jefferson reffering to when he says "youmans"

The white people

The other prisioners

Human being

Miss Emma

The deputy

In this context, when Jefferson says "youmans," he is referring to human beings in general. He is using a dialect or regional accent to pronounce the word "human" as "youman." This suggests that Jefferson is acknowledging the shared humanity and dignity of all individuals, regardless of their race or social status.

Explanation

In this context, when Jefferson says "youmans," he is referring to human beings in general. He is using a dialect or regional accent to pronounce the word "human" as "youman." This suggests that Jefferson is acknowledging the shared humanity and dignity of all individuals, regardless of their race or social status.

6. Sheriff Guidry warns Grant that he will lose his visiting privileges if which of the following happens?

He continues to disrespect the deputies

His wife leaves town

He doesn’t agree to help Guidry control Jefferson

There is any sign of aggravation in Jefferson

He brings any items from a list of items that are not allowed

If there is any sign of aggravation in Jefferson, Grant will lose his visiting privileges according to Sheriff Guidry's warning.

Explanation

If there is any sign of aggravation in Jefferson, Grant will lose his visiting privileges according to Sheriff Guidry's warning.

7. Where does Grant go instead of returning to Miss Emma's house?

New Orleans

Vivian's house

The Rainbow Club

Joe Claiborne's house

Bayonne

Grant goes to The Rainbow Club instead of returning to Miss Emma's house.

Explanation

Grant goes to The Rainbow Club instead of returning to Miss Emma's house.

8. Why does Grant put off going to see Miss Emma?

He has not thought of a good lie

He is waiting for her to get well

He has a lot of other work to do

He is mad at her for making him go alone

He did not want to tell her Jefferson had not used the comb and brush she had brought him

Grant puts off going to see Miss Emma because he has not thought of a good lie.

Explanation

Grant puts off going to see Miss Emma because he has not thought of a good lie.

9. Who was left in charge of the school while Grant was visiting Jefferson?

Taunte Lou

Vivian

He did not go during school

Henri Pichot

Irene Cole

Irene Cole was left in charge of the school while Grant was visiting Jefferson.

Explanation

Irene Cole was left in charge of the school while Grant was visiting Jefferson.

10. What does Grant tell Jefferson that he is going to tell Miss Emma?

That Jefferson is trying to hurt him

That Jefferson did not eat the food

That Jefferson ate the food like a hog

That Jefferson never got the food

He is going to tell Miss Emma a lie

Grant tells Jefferson that he is going to tell Miss Emma a lie. This suggests that Grant plans to deceive Miss Emma about something, possibly to protect Jefferson or to manipulate the situation in some way. The exact nature of the lie is not specified in the question, but it implies that Grant has a hidden agenda or ulterior motive in his conversation with Miss Emma.

Explanation

Grant tells Jefferson that he is going to tell Miss Emma a lie. This suggests that Grant plans to deceive Miss Emma about something, possibly to protect Jefferson or to manipulate the situation in some way. The exact nature of the lie is not specified in the question, but it implies that Grant has a hidden agenda or ulterior motive in his conversation with Miss Emma.

11. What was the reason Taunta Lou gave for why she couldn't go with Grant?

She did not have on her good dress

She needed to attend church that evening

She was not going because Grant needed to go alone

She had hurt her back earlier that day

None of the above

Taunta Lou gave the reason for not being able to go with Grant as not having her good dress on.

Explanation

Taunta Lou gave the reason for not being able to go with Grant as not having her good dress on.

12. Why wont Vivian stay the night with Grant?

She is afraid her husband will use it to take her children

She is afraid her husband will catch them and hurt Grant

She is afraid that her husband will divorce her

She does not want to do anything immoral

She does not feel that way about Grant

Vivian won't stay the night with Grant because she is afraid that her husband will use it as evidence to take her children away from her. This suggests that Vivian is in a situation where her husband may be attempting to gain custody of their children, and she is cautious about any actions that could be used against her in court. Therefore, she is hesitant to spend the night with Grant to avoid giving her husband any ammunition in their custody battle.

Explanation

Vivian won't stay the night with Grant because she is afraid that her husband will use it as evidence to take her children away from her. This suggests that Vivian is in a situation where her husband may be attempting to gain custody of their children, and she is cautious about any actions that could be used against her in court. Therefore, she is hesitant to spend the night with Grant to avoid giving her husband any ammunition in their custody battle.

13. What does Grant tell Jefferson he has brought him to eat.

Corn

Greens

Ham

Pie

Fried fish

In the given question, Grant tells Jefferson that he has brought him corn to eat.

Explanation

In the given question, Grant tells Jefferson that he has brought him corn to eat.

14. What does Grant tell the Deputy about how his visit with Jefferson went?

That Jefferson was glad to get some home cooking

That the visits with Jefferson are not going well

That Jefferson needs a bath and to get cleaned up

That Jefferson is learning a lot

That Jefferson is glad to have the visits

Grant tells the Deputy that Jefferson was glad to get some home cooking during their visit.

Explanation

Grant tells the Deputy that Jefferson was glad to get some home cooking during their visit.

15. How did Grant know that he was being set up to visit Jefferson alone?

Miss Emma had cooked and was seen working in her yard

Miss Emma was coughing

Miss Emma returned from the hospital while Grant was there

All of the above

None of the above

Grant knew that he was being set up to visit Jefferson alone because Miss Emma had cooked and was seen working in her yard. This suggests that she was preparing a meal for him, indicating that she wanted Grant to visit Jefferson alone. The act of cooking and working in her yard could be interpreted as a signal or invitation for Grant to come and have a private conversation with Jefferson.

Explanation

Grant knew that he was being set up to visit Jefferson alone because Miss Emma had cooked and was seen working in her yard. This suggests that she was preparing a meal for him, indicating that she wanted Grant to visit Jefferson alone. The act of cooking and working in her yard could be interpreted as a signal or invitation for Grant to come and have a private conversation with Jefferson.

16. Where is Vivian's husband?

New Orleans

Austin

Houston

Paris

Chicago

Vivian's husband is in Houston.

Explanation

Vivian's husband is in Houston.