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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Eight and Nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Eddie write a letter to in Chapter 3?
(a) Bishop Ort.
(b) The governor.
(c) Sister Helen.
(d) The warden.

2. What does Robert say happened to his father?
(a) He was executed.
(b) He died of cancer.
(c) He was murdered.
(d) He was jailed.

3. Why do the guard say they work on death row?
(a) They enjoy it.
(b) They want to see justice done.
(c) They need a job.
(d) They want to make the prisoners' last days tolerable.

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

5. What does Patrick write in the page of his Bible?
(a) His death date.
(b) His birth date.
(c) His daughter's name.
(d) His favorite quote.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bad news does Robert receive in November?

2. What does Patrick refuse from Helen before his death?

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

4. What does Sister Kathleen tell Helen she is supposed to be preparing for Patrick?

5. What kind of prisoner does John say Robert is?

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