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

2. What is the title of Albert Camus' essay on capital punishment?
(a) The Government's Mirror.
(b) Reflections on the Gullotine
(c) Victims of Hypocrisy.
(d) Innocent Children.

3. Why does Patrick think the governor is under pressure to execute him?
(a) The state has just executed two blacks.
(b) Louis LeBlanc has just passed away.
(c) Patrick's crime was particurly violent.
(d) Their is a campaign in support of Patrick's execution.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Eddie say is guilty of the two teenagers' murders?

2. What state was Prejean born in?

3. What has a five member board?

4. What does Prejean claim scarcely exists in New Orleans?

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

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