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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. What does Patrick refuse from Helen before his death?
(a) A crucifix.
(b) Communion.
(c) Forgiveness.
(d) Food.

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

3. What does Patrick mouth to Helen before he dies?
(a) I love you.
(b) Thank you.
(c) See you soon.
(d) I will be back.

4. What has to happen for death by electric chair to be immediate?
(a) The person would have to have a bad heart.
(b) The current has to be over 1000 watts.
(c) The current has to reach the brain.
(d) The person would have to be drugged.

5. Where is Helen at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) Death row.
(b) Her mother's house.
(c) Le Blanc's house.
(d) Bourque's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Prejean say is rampant in New Orleans?

2. Where does Kimellen travel to on Christmas Day?

3. Why does Patrick think the governor is under pressure to execute him?

4. Why does Patrick say he is so happy to be able to communicate with Prejean?

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

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