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A Lesson Before Dying
Ernest J. Gaines
Study Guide
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Chapters 1–2
Chapters 3–5
Chapters 6–8
Chapters 9–12
Chapters 13–15
Chapters 16–18
Chapters 19–21
Chapters 22–24
Chapters 25–28
Chapter 29: Jefferson’s Diary
Chapters 30–31
Characters
Character List
Grant Wiggins
Jefferson
Sheriff Sam Guidry
Tante Lou
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotes Explained
Quotes By Theme
Justice/Injustice
Redemption
The Past
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Chapters 1–2
Chapters 3–5
Chapters 6–8
Chapters 9–12
Chapters 13–15
Chapters 16–18
Chapters 19–21
Chapters 22–24
Chapters 25–28
Chapter 29: Jefferson’s Diary
Chapters 30–31
Quotes By Character
Grant Wiggins
Jefferson
Vivian
Miss Emma
Reverend Ambrose
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
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Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs & Symbols
Chapters 1-2
Chapters 3-5
Chapters 6-8
Chapters 9-12
Chapters 13-15
Chapters 16-18
Chapters 19-21
Chapters 22-24
Chapters 25-28
Chapter 29: Jefferson's Diary
Chapters 30-31
Study Questions
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Chapter 29: Jefferson's Diary Quiz
Further Study
Chapter 29: Jefferson's Diary Quiz
1
of 5
In Jefferson's diary, what does he reveal that Pichot gave to him, with Guidry's permission?
A prayer book
A pencil
A knife
A bottle of whiskey
2
of 5
What does Jefferson's friend Bok give to him in prison, causing Jefferson to cry?
A hug
A marble
A book
A knife
3
of 5
Who comes with Grant to the jail on Jefferson's final night, and tells Jefferson he looks handsome and strong?
Tante Lou
Miss Emma
Vivian
Henri Pichot
4
of 5
In his diary, what does Jefferson resolve to do on his last morning alive?
See the sunrise
Listen to the radio
Write to his mother
Escape from prison
5
of 5
Who does Jefferson give his diary to, to deliver to Grant?
Henri Pichot
Miss Emma
Sheriff Guidry
Paul
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