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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 Patrick does not apologize to Mr. Borgue?
(a) He wants Patrick to die.
(b) He has an unforgiving nature.
(c) He is guilty of his own crimes.
(d) He is too ashamed.

2. What is Frank Blackburn's position in the prison?
(a) Electric chair operator.
(b) Warden.
(c) Guard.
(d) Jailer.

3. What is the name of Patrick's mother?
(a) Phylis.
(b) Gladys.
(c) Janice.
(d) Petra.

4. What does Prejean say first frightened her about Patrick's photo?
(a) His smile.
(b) His eyebrows.
(c) His teeth.
(d) His eyes.

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

6. Who was Patrick's mother raised by?
(a) Her aunt.
(b) Her grandmother.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her mother.

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

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

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

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

11. What was the name of Vernon and Elizabeth Hardy's daughter?
(a) Beatrice.
(b) Jane.
(c) Leigh.
(d) Faith.

12. What state was Prejean born in?
(a) California.
(b) Ohio.
(c) Louisiana.
(d) New York.

13. What does Millard say 99% of death row inmates are?
(a) Mentally ill.
(b) Middle-class.
(c) Innocent.
(d) Poor.

14. What does Helen have to get out of the car to do as she leaves Death Row?
(a) Pray.
(b) Cry.
(c) Vomit.
(d) Scream.

15. How does Prejean describe Pat's appearance 40 hours before his execution?
(a) Thin and sallow.
(b) Bright and chirpy.
(c) Resigned and relaxed.
(d) Bloated and miserable.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Patrick say he wants to talk to Helen?

2. What did Patrick serve time for in 1968?

3. How does Patrick call his ex-girlfriend?

4. What does Patrick imagine he screams as the guards drag him to the electric chair?

5. What has a five member board?

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