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by Ernest J. Gaines

A Lesson Before Dying Quiz 3

1. Why does Grant decide to hold a Christmas pageant at school?

  • To raise money for Jefferson's family
  • To distract the children from all the talk about death and capital punishment
  • Vivian encouraged him to
  • To get his mind off of his problems teaching Jefferson

2. Why can't Miss Emma bring Jefferson "roast nyers" of corn?

  • Sheriff Guidry won't let her bring food into the prison
  • Her oven is broken
  • They are out of season
  • She doesn't know the recipe

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