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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Helen tell Patrick he will leave life with if he says anything negative?
(a) Depression.
(b) Nothingness.
(c) Evil.
(d) Hatred.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Kimellen travel to on Christmas Day?

2. What kind of animal does Patrick draw on the envelope?

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

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

5. What do the red block letters spell out?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens during Patrick's execution?

2. Why is Patrick in jail?

3. Why does the governor refuse to interfere with Patrick's execution?

4. What similar crimes were Eddie and Patrick accused of?

5. What does Helen say she thinks about the pardon board in this section?

6. How does Lloyd LeBlanc make Helen question herself?

7. Why does Millard think there are seldom rich people on Death Row?

8. What memories does Patrick have of his father?

9. How does Patrick's situation change on August 19?

10. What does Helen point out about executions in America?

(see the answer keys)

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