Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the United States Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Helen Prejean
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Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the United States Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Prejean say she once took for granted?
(a) Her friends.
(b) Her education.
(c) Her financial situation.
(d) Her upbringing.

4. Who does Helen call a kindred spirit?
(a) Millard.
(b) Lilian Flavin.
(c) Eddie.
(d) Patrick.

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

6. What does Prejean say the Sonnier brothers are riddled with?
(a) Spontaneity.
(b) Passion.
(c) Hate.
(d) Contradictions.

7. What does Helen ask Patrick to do for her?
(a) Say goodbye to his mother.
(b) Forgive Eddie.
(c) Pray for her.
(d) Forgive her.

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

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

10. What does Patrick leave to Helen in his will?
(a) His book collection.
(b) His bible.
(c) All of his possessions.
(d) His money.

11. How does Patrick say he wants to talk to Helen?
(a) Religiously.
(b) Humorously.
(c) Deeply.
(d) Regularly.

12. What is Helen not allowed while in the death house?
(a) Cigarettes.
(b) Drink.
(c) Sweets.
(d) Food.

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

14. Who does Prejean say she once made fun of at a slumber party?
(a) A bully.
(b) A fat girl.
(c) A disabled boy.
(d) An anorexic girl.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Prejean think she has betrayed by befriending Patrick?

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

3. What does Patrick mouth to Helen before he dies?

4. What kind of lifetime prisoner does Helen try to indicate Patrick would make?

5. Who arrives at Patrick's execution at the last moment?

(see the answer keys)

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