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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 the politcal situation.
(b) Because of Patrick's crimes.
(c) Because of the governor's personal preference.
(d) Because of media pressure.

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

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

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

5. 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.

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

7. What does Sister Kathleen tell Helen she is supposed to be preparing for Patrick?
(a) His will.
(b) His spiritual needs.
(c) His hearing.
(d) His death.

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

9. Who does Millard say is the answer to Patrick's situation?
(a) Eddie.
(b) The mayor.
(c) The warden.
(d) The governor.

10. Where is Bill Quigley from?
(a) Chicago.
(b) New Orleans.
(c) Seattle.
(d) Kentucky.

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

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

13. What is the name of the house Helen works at in New Orleans?
(a) Hope House.
(b) Rainbow House.
(c) God's House.
(d) Love House.

14. What do the red block letters spell out?
(a) Murderers.
(b) Lifers.
(c) Justice.
(d) Death Row.

15. What has a five member board?
(a) The state board.
(b) The parole board.
(c) The jury board.
(d) The pardon board.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Helen encourage Eddie to do in her letter to him?

3. What does Prejean say she once took for granted?

4. What do the guards say they want nothing to with?

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

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