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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Three and Four.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Patrick apologize to before he dies?
(a) Helen.
(b) The governor.
(c) LeBlanc.
(d) His mother.

2. Why does Patrick say his mother rarely comes to visit him?
(a) She is in prison.
(b) She suffers bad health.
(c) She has no money.
(d) She does not like him.

3. What kind of lifetime prisoner does Helen try to indicate Patrick would make?
(a) A pleasant lifetime prisoner.
(b) A model lifetime prisoner.
(c) A moderate lifetime prisoner.
(d) An ideal lifetime prisoner.

4. What kind of animal does Patrick draw on the envelope?
(a) A dog.
(b) A duck.
(c) An eagle.
(d) A cat.

5. What does Helen tell Patrick he will leave life with if he says anything negative?
(a) Evil.
(b) Hatred.
(c) Depression.
(d) Nothingness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Eddie write a letter to in Chapter 3?

2. What has a five member board?

3. Who does Helen note cried at Patrick's execution?

4. How does Patrick call his ex-girlfriend?

5. What is the title of Albert Camus' essay on capital punishment?

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