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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Robert say you never see on Death Row?
(a) Rich people.
(b) Women.
(c) Civil servants.
(d) Asians.

2. What is the nickname for the electric chair?
(a) Electric Elsie.
(b) Bertha Bruiser.
(c) Gruesome Gerty.
(d) Dirty Devil.

3. What is the name of Faith Hathaway's mother?
(a) Beatrice.
(b) Denise.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) Janet.

4. What does Helen say she loved Patrick as?
(a) A human.
(b) A cousin.
(c) A brother.
(d) A husband.

5. How is Vernon Harvey related to Faith?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her brother-in-law.
(c) Her stepfather.
(d) Her father.

6. What does the newspaper report say Robert had called the judge?
(a) Cap.
(b) Wiggy.
(c) Boy.
(d) Idiot.

7. What does Robert say his state was on the night he murdered Faith?
(a) He was drunk.
(b) He was on drugs.
(c) He was depressed.
(d) He was manic.

8. What does Robert have to wear during the execution?
(a) A brace.
(b) A diaper.
(c) A gum guard.
(d) A plastic hat.

9. What does Sarah Jacoby urge in her writings?
(a) Measured justice.
(b) A new trial.
(c) Slow execution.
(d) A thought for Faith's parents.

10. What does Robert say he couldn't imagine a life without?
(a) Sex.
(b) Violence.
(c) Love.
(d) God.

11. What does the U.S. call the Contras?
(a) Guerillas.
(b) Freedom fighters.
(c) Terrorists.
(d) Weakened scum.

12. What does Helen say Robert's mother's tears speak louder than?
(a) The victim's cries.
(b) The justice system.
(c) Robert's words.
(d) Her words.

13. What does Robert think his mother can't handle?
(a) His execution.
(b) His new trial.
(c) His pardon hearing.
(d) His funeral.

14. Why was the jury warned against sentencing Robert to life?
(a) He did not commit the crime alone.
(b) He has a young family.
(c) He might be granted parole in the future.
(d) He is sorry for his actions.

15. What does Helen liken the members of the pardon board to?
(a) A fleet of vultures.
(b) A firing squad.
(c) A pack of wolves.
(d) A school of piranhas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Robert claim was his role in killing Faith?

2. What does Robert do as the guards put the hood over his head?

3. What does Helen say is the true meaning behind eye for an eye?

4. What will the guards do to Robert's jeans before he is executed?

5. Who does Rabert say was the main father figure in his life?

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