Characters
Grant's girlfriend's name.
Who is Vivian.
The place that Grant never thought he would have to go back.
What is the back door of Pichot's house.
The things that the superintendent exams on the children.
What is teeth and hands.
This is what Mr. Antoine told Grant to do but he does not listen.
What is running or running away.
The famous box that Grant and his community idolized when Grant was a teenager.
Who is Joe Louis.
This is how much time Grant has to teach the children each year.
What is five and a half months.
This what Jefferson asks to eat during one of his initial visits.
What is corn.
He is the "decent" deputy.
Who is Paul Bonin.
This is the object that Grant uses to inflict punishment on his students.
What is a ruler/yardstick.
This is the unfair treatment of people based on their ethnicity.
What is racism.
This is state where the novel takes place.
What is Louisiana.
This is responsibility one feels that others place on them.
What is expectations.
She is Grant's star pupil.
Who is Irene Cole.
This is the state where Grant attended college.
What is California.
Grant's teacher who resents him.
Who is Mr. Antoine.
April 8th.
What is the date of Jefferson's execution.
The lesson Grant is supposed to teach Jefferson before he dies.
What is being man.