Jefferson
Grant
Capital Punishment
Heroes
Rap
100
What crime was Jefferson actually caught in the act of doing?
Robbing a liquor store--stealing money from the cash register
100
Who is Grant in love with?
Vivian
100
Which state recently abolished the death penalty?
Nebraska
100
How does Grant define a hero?
A hero is someone who does something for other people. He does something that other men don't and can't do.
100
Where was Biggie killed?
in Los Angeles, California
200
What crime was Jefferson accused of committing?
Murdering at least one of the three people killed in the store
200
Why is Grant conflicted about visiting Jefferson at first?
He doesn't think that he can help him because of their racist society.
200
How does Jefferson die?
The electric chair
200
Who becomes Jefferson's hero and why?
Grant because he shows him kindness, cares so much about him and teaches him how to reclaim his dignity.
200
Who is arguably the most popular white rapper of all time?
Eminem
300
What does Jefferson want to eat for his last meal?
a gallon of ice cream
300
Who does Grant come into conflict with about his beliefs about Jefferson?
Reverend Ambrose, who believes Jefferson should be praying rather than listening to his radio
300
Fill in this quote, "An eye for an eye..."
leaves the whole world blind."
300
How can Miss Emma be considered a hero?
She visits Jefferson every day, bringing him special meals and stands up to the white racist folk and refuses to accept her grandson's dehumanization.
300
What is the name of Biggie's 1994 smash hit album?
Ready to Die
400
In what way is Jefferson "dehumanized?"
He is made to feel like an animal--less than human--in front of an entire racist jury.
400
For what reason does Grant get in a fight in Chapter 25?
A mixed race bricklayer is cruelly insulting Jefferson, saying that he hoped he would die sooner.
400
Does CT have the death penalty?
No, it was abolished in 2012.
400
Who are two of Grant's heroes?
Jackie Robinson and Joe Louis
400
Who helped to shape Biggie's career but also was in a long-running feud with him?
Tupac Shakur
500
How can Jefferson be compared to "a caged bird"?
Like the caged bird, Jefferson is trapped but his soul is still free and he can express his own voice and transcend those bars of his cage.
500
What happens to Grant in the end?
Upon hearing the news of Jefferson's death and being handed his journal, he returns to his classroom and cries in front of his students.
500
Name 3 reasons why the death penalty could be considered injustice:
Racial discrimination, violence breeds violence, financial strain on the economy, victims often wait for years without knowing when they're going to die, innocent people lose their lives, very hard on the victim's families.
500
Name three of your own heroes and explain why:
Answers will vary
500
What is the chorus to "Hypnotize"?
Biggie Biggie Biggie can't you see Sometimes your words just hypnotize me And I just love your flashy ways Guess that's why they broke, and you're so paid (uh)
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