The Executioner's Song Short Essay Answer Key

Short Essay Answer Key

1. Why does Gary contact Brenda as he comes to the end of his jail term in Oregon?

Gary contacts Brenda to help him establish a home and a place of employment for when he gets out of prison.

2. Who will Gary live with after he gets out of prison?

Gary will live with Vern at his house as well as with Vern's wife, Ida, when he gets out of prison.

3. What does Gary do that shows he is an exceptionally strong man?

Gary can squeeze a bathroom scale until it measures 230 pounds, and Vern can only get the scale to read 150 pounds.

4. Describe how Gary acts as a worker at Vern's shop.

Gary seems to be a willing and an attentive worker who always wants to learn more, but since others cannot spend a lot of time with him, he...
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