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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Helen think the governor has to go through with Patrick's execution?
(a) Because of Patrick's crimes.
(b) Because of the governor's personal preference.
(c) Because of the politcal situation.
(d) Because of media pressure.

2. What is the only thing a prisoners has to read in the hole?
(a) A Bible.
(b) Prison rules.
(c) Tourist guides.
(d) Song lyrics.

3. What does Pat call the guards?
(a) Humans.
(b) Pieces of work.
(c) Free men.
(d) Screws.

4. Why does Patrick say he is so happy to be able to communicate with Prejean?
(a) He is bored.
(b) He is lonely.
(c) She gives good advice.
(d) She listens.

5. Where does Kimellen travel to on Christmas Day?
(a) Baton Rouge.
(b) Orange County.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Detroit.

6. What is the name of Patrick's daughter?
(a) Peaches.
(b) Jane.
(c) Star.
(d) Moon.

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

8. What is the name of the hearing Millard decides is best that Patrick does not attend?
(a) The Row Board.
(b) The Pardon Board.
(c) The Life Board.
(d) The Parole Board.

9. What do the guards say they want nothing to with?
(a) Religion.
(b) The execution process.
(c) Murderers.
(d) The Pardon Board.

10. Where is Eddie not allowed to go to on the day of Patrick's funeral?
(a) The church.
(b) The cemetery.
(c) The hearing.
(d) The wake.

11. What animal does Prejean claim she once tortured?
(a) An opossum.
(b) A dog.
(c) A dingo.
(d) A skunk.

12. Where was Patrick's first job?
(a) In a film studio.
(b) On oil rigs.
(c) In a law office.
(d) On a construction site.

13. What does Patrick say he uses his footlocker for?
(a) Weightlifting.
(b) A table.
(c) A notice board.
(d) Getting out his aggression.

14. What does Prejean claim scarcely exists in New Orleans?
(a) Counselling.
(b) God.
(c) Medical care.
(d) Law and order.

15. How does Patrick call his ex-girlfriend?
(a) Little darling.
(b) Hells Bells.
(c) Other half.
(d) Old lady.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Partick try to kill himself?

2. Why does Helen think Patrick does not apologize to Mr. Borgue?

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

4. What has a five member board?

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

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