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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is State Patrolman Jerry Scott called in to do in regards to Gary's body?

2. Who is already publishing excerpts of the letters of Nicole and Gary?

3. What does Gary call those on the Parole Board who do not seek to fulfill the sentence they gave him?

4. What does Earl end up preventing as a result of his legal actions to prevent the media access to Gary?

5. Over what town do Gary's ashes fall, although it is illegal to do so?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Schiller realize when he is already inside the prison's fence?

2. Describe the Mormon vision Peter Galovan has about Gary.

3. What does Earl Dorius find out in a phone call the night before Gary's execution?

4. What are Stephanie, her mother, and Schiller's mother going to do that they are hiding from Gary?

5. What do the media do since no one has any access to Gary and to his story?

6. Who is Denniz Boaz and why does he become a part of Gary's case?

7. Who does Boaz think Campbell is when he shows up at his door?

8. What evidence is presented in the book which leads the reader to believe Gary was not serious about killing himself?

9. Why are Sam Smith, the Warden, and other officials looking over the laws?

10. Where are Gary's ashes spread after his death, suitably illegally spread?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One's image of themselves seems to spurn on that person's actions as well.

Part 1: How does Nicole see herself? What actions does she take as a result of this self image?

Part 2: How does Gary see himself? What actions does he take as a result of his self image?

Part 3: Would changing one's self image change one's actions? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

At one point of the story, Gary decides he does not want to be saved by legal actions. He just wants to die.

Part 1: Why do you think Gary just wants to be executed? Why doesn't he fight for his life?

Part 2: Do you think Gary really wants to die? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think Gary could have avoided the death sentence? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The theme of religion is one that presents itself again and again in this book. The Mormon Church lurks in the background throughout the events of this story.

Part 1: Does Gary seem to be a religious person? Support your answer.

Part 2: Why do you think Campbell thinks it's okay for Gary to be killed by the state?

Part 3: How does the Mormon Church affect Gary's case? If not, why not?

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