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

2. What does the governor say he has been elected by the people to do?
(a) Keep people happy.
(b) See justice done.
(c) Carry out the law.
(d) Make changes.

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

4. What does Patrick say he uses his footlocker for?
(a) Weightlifting.
(b) Getting out his aggression.
(c) A notice board.
(d) A table.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Millard say 99% of death row inmates are?

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

3. What does Prejean say first frightened her about Patrick's photo?

4. Where is Helen at the beginning of Chapter 5?

5. Why do the guard say they work on death row?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Helen think Patrick says another to Mr. Borque?

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

5. How does Helen force the prison to relax their rules on giving visitors food?

6. Why does Helen refuse Colon's offer to write to another prisoner?

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

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

9. Why is Patrick in jail?

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

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