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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
Quotes By Section
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
Section Quizzes
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
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Chapters 19-21 Quiz
Further Study
Chapters 19-21 Quiz
1
of 5
What poem is given a dramatic reading during the Christmas program at Grant's school?
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
The Little Drummer Boy
The Holly and the Ivy
2
of 5
What does the community raise money to buy for Jefferson?
A new lawyer
Clothes
Books
Corn
3
of 5
Guidry tells Grant that the mayor set Jefferson's execution date so as not to have it fall during which period?
The weekend
The Christmas season
Lent
The summer
4
of 5
What do Grant and Vivian drink at the Rainbow Club after Vivian visits with Miss Emma?
Brandy
Whiskey
Wine
Beer
5
of 5
What does Grant tell Vivian that black men have historically failed to do, either losing their will or running away?
Become educated
Make money
Protect their women
Practice proper hygiene
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