SparkNotes: A Lesson Before Dying: Plot Overview Quiz: Quick Quiz

1 of 5
In which state does A Lesson Before Dying take place?

Louisiana
Mississippi
Arkansas
Alabama

2 of 5
Jefferson's lawyer compares him to a ___, which becomes an ongoing theme in the book.

A dog
A cow
A hog
A snake

3 of 5
After multiple fruitless visits to Jefferson, what discussion topic does Grant introduce that sparks their first real dialogue?

Jefferson's childhood in Georgia
Jefferson's last meal
The existence of God
Grant's relationship with Vivian

4 of 5
Jefferson's execution is ultimately set for two weeks after which holiday?

Christmas
Valentine's Day
Easter
Passover

5 of 5
Where is Grant at the time of Jefferson's execution?

At school
At the prison
In a church
At his mother's house

A Lesson Before Dying

1 of 5
In which state does A Lesson Before Dying take place?

2 of 5
Jefferson's lawyer compares him to a ___, which becomes an ongoing theme in the book.

3 of 5
After multiple fruitless visits to Jefferson, what discussion topic does Grant introduce that sparks their first real dialogue?

4 of 5
Jefferson's execution is ultimately set for two weeks after which holiday?

5 of 5
Where is Grant at the time of Jefferson's execution?

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1 of 5 In which state does A Lesson Before Dying take place?

2 of 5 Jefferson's lawyer compares him to a ___, which becomes an ongoing theme in the book.

3 of 5 After multiple fruitless visits to Jefferson, what discussion topic does Grant introduce that sparks their first real dialogue?

4 of 5 Jefferson's execution is ultimately set for two weeks after which holiday?

5 of 5 Where is Grant at the time of Jefferson's execution?

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1 of 5
In which state does A Lesson Before Dying take place?

2 of 5
Jefferson's lawyer compares him to a ___, which becomes an ongoing theme in the book.

3 of 5
After multiple fruitless visits to Jefferson, what discussion topic does Grant introduce that sparks their first real dialogue?

4 of 5
Jefferson's execution is ultimately set for two weeks after which holiday?

5 of 5
Where is Grant at the time of Jefferson's execution?