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

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

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

4. What does Patrick refuse from Helen before his death?
(a) Food.
(b) Communion.
(c) A crucifix.
(d) Forgiveness.

5. Where is Helen at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) Bourque's house.
(b) Le Blanc's house.
(c) Death row.
(d) Her mother's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Patrick think the governor is under pressure to execute him?

2. What did Patrick serve time for in 1968?

3. What does Patrick say he uses his footlocker for?

4. Who does Helen note cried at Patrick's execution?

5. What does Helen ask Patrick to do for her?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does meeting Patrick make Helen realize how lucky she has been?

4. What is Helen's opinions of Patrick after her first visit with him?

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

6. How does Lloyd LeBlanc make Helen question herself?

7. What does Helen state about the love between her and Patrick?

8. What is Patrick angry about in this section?

9. Why is Patrick in jail?

10. How does Helen say her views on Patrick's execution have changed since ten years ago?

(see the answer keys)

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