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

Helen Prejean
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 104 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

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

Helen Prejean
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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) The state has just executed two blacks.
(b) Louis LeBlanc has just passed away.
(c) Patrick's crime was particurly violent.
(d) Their is a campaign in support of Patrick's execution.

2. Who goes with Helen to see Patrick on January 18?
(a) Lillian.
(b) Kimellen,
(c) Ort.
(d) Millard,

3. What animal does Prejean claim she once tortured?
(a) A skunk.
(b) An opossum.
(c) A dingo.
(d) A dog.

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

5. Who did Patrick's previous lawyer fail to interview?
(a) David.
(b) Faith.
(c) Eddie.
(d) Partick.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Prejean say is rampant in New Orleans?

2. What has to happen for death by electric chair to be immediate?

3. What does Prejean claim scarcely exists in New Orleans?

4. Why does Helen think the governor has to go through with Patrick's execution?

5. What does Prejean say people call the part of the city where the black people lived?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Patrick angry about in this section?

3. What mistakes does Millard say Patrick's lawyer made?

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

5. Why is Patrick in jail?

6. Why does Helen think Patrick heeds her word and not leaving life with hatred in his heart?

7. What does Patrick do just before his death?

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

9. How does Lloyd LeBlanc make Helen question herself?

10. What problems does Helen have with the priest who interviews her before she visits Patrick?

(see the answer keys)

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