A Lesson Before Dying Ch. 1-2 Quiz
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What is the name of the defendant?

Jefferson

On what day is the trial held?

Friday

For what is he on trial?

Murder and robbery

On what day is sentencing held?

<p>Monday</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the verdict?

<p>Guilty</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the sentence?

<p>Death by electrocution</p> Signup and view all the answers

Contrast the portrait that is painted of Jefferson. How does the prosecution present him and how does the defense present him?

<p>Defense: innocent by way of lack of intelligence enough to understand what happened; it would be like killing a hog. Prosecution: the murder and robbery were done with intent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the narrator?

<p>Grant Wiggins</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is his occupation?

<p>Teacher of the only black school</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are the two women?

<p>Jefferson's grandmother Miss Emma Glenn (Nannan) and Grant's Tante Lou</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do they want Grant to do?

<p>Help Jefferson die like a man.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do they need permission from the sheriff for what they want Grant to do?

<p>Only the sheriff can approve visitors to a condemned man.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Grant say that Jefferson is already dead?

<p>There is no hope for parole or appeal for a black man accused of killing a white man.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Grant not want to go to Mr. Henri's house?

<p>Only servants and subservient workers go through the back door. Tante Lou gave him a college education so he would never HAVE to go through any back door.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What color is Henri?

<p>White</p> Signup and view all the answers

What color is the narrator?

<p>Black</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Main Characters and Entities

  • Jefferson is the defendant in a murder and robbery trial.
  • Grant Wiggins serves as the narrator and is a teacher at the only black school in the area.
  • Miss Emma Glenn (Nannan), Jefferson's grandmother, and Grant's Tante Lou are prominent figures advocating for Jefferson.

Trial Details

  • The trial occurs on a Friday.
  • Jefferson is sentenced on the following Monday.
  • The verdict is guilty, leading to a sentence of death by electrocution.

Defense and Prosecution Perspectives

  • The defense argues Jefferson lacks the intelligence to fully comprehend his actions, equating his death to that of a hog.
  • The prosecution asserts that Jefferson committed murder and robbery with intent, highlighting a stark contrast in their portrayals.

Context and Perspective

  • Grant narrates the initial chapters, providing his insights on the trial and its implications.
  • Grant expresses a cynical view, stating Jefferson is already dead in spirit due to the systemic lack of hope for black men accused in racially charged cases.
  • The sheriff's permission is necessary for Grant to visit Jefferson, representing institutional barriers faced by those attempting to help.

Social Commentary

  • Grant resents the notion of needing to enter through the backdoor at Mr. Henri's house, symbolizing the social status and race dynamics at play.
  • The disparities between the races are evident, with Grant reflecting on his education and the expectation of his social position as a black man.

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Test your knowledge of the first two chapters of 'A Lesson Before Dying' with this flashcard quiz. Review key details such as the defendant's name, trial dates, and verdict. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of the text.

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