A Lesson Before Dying Chapters 9

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Complete the multiple choice and essay questions based on Chapter 9 of A Lesson Before Dying.

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1.

Explain what the Confederate symbols around the courthouse represent. How do you think Grant and others feel about those symbols. Why?
2.

Describe Jefferson's cell, use as many details as you can. How do you think Jefferson feels to be in that cell? How would you feel in the cell?
3.

Based on Jefferson's attitude toward Mr. Wiggins, describe the relationship and experience you think that he had in school with Mr. Wiggins.
4.

Where was Grant taking Miss Emma?
- A.
  
  Bayonne
- B.
  
  Port Arthur
- C.
  
  New Orleans
- D.
  
  Jonestown
- E.
  
  Tante Lou
5.

There is a statue of a Confederate soldier and Confederate flags waving outside of the courthouse. What is this symbol of?
- A.
  
  Life and liberty for all
- B.
  
  The history of Louisianna
- C.
  
  Freedom from slavery
- D.
  
  Racism of Southern justice
- E.
  
  Fair and balanced justice system
6.

Where was the toilet for colored people located?
- A.
  
  Down in the basement
- B.
  
  Opposite the white restroom
- C.
  
  They did not have one
- D.
  
  They used the same restroom as whites
- E.
  
  They used the restroom for prisioners
7.

What item was NOT an item that Miss Emma brought for Jefferson?
- A.
  
  Tea cakes
- B.
  
  Sweet potatoes
- C.
  
  Long johns
- D.
  
  Socks
- E.
  
  A new blue shirt
8.

What was the name of the deputy who took them to see Jefferson?
- A.
  
  Deputy
- B.
  
  Maxwell
- C.
  
  Fred
- D.
  
  Joe
- E.
  
  Paul
9.

Did the other prisioners recieve any money from Jefferson's visitors?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
10.

At the end of Chapter 8 Antoine tells Grant, "But it won’t matter." What are Jefferson’s first words to his aunt?
- A.
  
  "All the same"
- B.
  
  "Thank you"
- C.
  
  "It don't matter"
- D.
  
  "When ya coming back"
- E.
  
  None of the above

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