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.

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

Explanation
Grant was taking Miss Emma to Bayonne.

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2.

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
Correct Answer
D. Racism of Southern justice

Explanation
The presence of a Confederate soldier statue and Confederate flags outside of a courthouse suggests that it symbolizes the racism of Southern justice. The Confederate flag and statues representing Confederate soldiers are often seen as symbols of the Confederacy, a group that fought to preserve slavery during the American Civil War. Placing such symbols outside of a courthouse, a place where justice is supposed to be fair and unbiased, implies a connection between the justice system and the racist ideals of the Confederacy.

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3.

Explain what the Confederate symbols around the courthouse represent. How do you think Grant and others feel about those symbols. Why?
4.

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
Correct Answer
A. Down in the basement

Explanation
During the time of racial segregation, facilities for colored people were often separate and inferior to those for white people. The answer "Down in the basement" suggests that the toilet for colored people was located in a lower, less accessible area of the building, reinforcing the discriminatory practices of the time.

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5.

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
Correct Answer
E. A new blue shirt

Explanation
Miss Emma did not bring a new blue shirt for Jefferson. This is evident from the fact that the other items mentioned in the question, such as tea cakes, sweet potatoes, long johns, and socks, are all items that Miss Emma brought for Jefferson. Therefore, the new blue shirt is the item that was not brought by Miss Emma.

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6.

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

Explanation
Paul is the correct answer because he is the deputy who took them to see Jefferson.

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7.

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

Explanation
The answer is "Yes" because the question is asking if the other prisoners received any money from Jefferson's visitors. Since the question is asking about the other prisoners, it implies that Jefferson himself did receive money from his visitors. Therefore, it can be inferred that the other prisoners also received money from Jefferson's visitors.

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8.

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?
9.

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
Correct Answer
C. "It don't matter"

Explanation
In Chapter 8 of the book, Antoine tells Grant that it won't matter. This implies that Antoine believes that whatever Grant does or says, it won't make a difference. Therefore, when Jefferson's first words to his aunt are "It don't matter," it aligns with Antoine's statement and reflects the idea that Jefferson believes his words and actions are inconsequential.

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10.

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

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A Lesson Before Dying Chapters 9

Where was Grant taking Miss Emma?

There is a statue of a Confederate soldier and Confederate flags waving outside of the courthouse. What is this symbol of?

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

Where was the toilet for colored people located?

What item was NOT an item that Miss Emma brought for Jefferson?

What was the name of the deputy who took them to see Jefferson?

Did the other prisioners recieve any money from Jefferson's visitors?

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?

At the end of Chapter 8 Antoine tells Grant, "But it won’t matter." What are Jefferson’s first words to his aunt?

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