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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Patrick think the governor is under pressure to execute him?
(a) Louis LeBlanc has just passed away.
(b) The state has just executed two blacks.
(c) Their is a campaign in support of Patrick's execution.
(d) Patrick's crime was particurly violent.

2. What does Helen encourage Eddie to do in her letter to him?
(a) Campaign for his brother.
(b) Ask for a parole hearing.
(c) Turn to God.
(d) Make something of his time in prison.

3. What does Patrick say he uses his footlocker for?
(a) A table.
(b) A notice board.
(c) Weightlifting.
(d) Getting out his aggression.

4. What does Helen have to get out of the car to do as she leaves Death Row?
(a) Scream.
(b) Pray.
(c) Cry.
(d) Vomit.

5. Who was Patrick's mother raised by?
(a) Her aunt.
(b) Her grandmother.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the house Helen works at in New Orleans?

2. What is the name of the hearing Millard decides is best that Patrick does not attend?

3. What is the only thing a prisoners has to read in the hole?

4. What does Pat call the guards?

5. What do the guards say they want nothing to with?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Patrick in jail?

2. What problems does Helen have with the priest who interviews her before she visits Patrick?

3. Why does Helen think Patrick says another to Mr. Borque?

4. Why does Helen refuse Colon's offer to write to another prisoner?

5. What is Patrick angry about in this section?

6. What was Patrick's upbringing like?

7. What does Helen point out about executions in America?

8. What does Patrick do just before his death?

9. What does Helen state about the love between her and Patrick?

10. Why does the governor refuse to interfere with Patrick's execution?

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