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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 does the U.S. call the Contras?
(a) Weakened scum.
(b) Freedom fighters.
(c) Terrorists.
(d) Guerillas.

2. What does Helen liken the members of the pardon board to?
(a) A school of piranhas.
(b) A firing squad.
(c) A pack of wolves.
(d) A fleet of vultures.

3. Who is Helen questioned by at the funeral?
(a) Reporters.
(b) The victims' family.
(c) The church members.
(d) Patrick's mother.

4. What is Liz Scott's job?
(a) A reporter.
(b) An author.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A lawyer.

5. What does Robert think his mother can't handle?
(a) His execution.
(b) His pardon hearing.
(c) His new trial.
(d) His funeral.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Helen say people quote as grounds to keep the death penalty?

2. Who does Robert say you never see on Death Row?

3. What begins on October 26?

4. What does Helen say she loved Patrick as?

5. What does John say would be a mistake to bring up at Robert's hearing?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Helen liken the pardon hearing to a firing squad?

2. Why does Helen think that there needs to be restraint when it comes to revenge?

3. What advice does John Croft give Helen and Millard about Robert's hearing?

4. What was Robert WIllie's crime?

5. What does Howard say was his role as a team player?

6. What do the public think about Helen's involvement in Patrick's execution?

7. How does Robert try to excuse his crime?

8. Why does Howard say he continued to accept the bribes?

9. Why does Robert say he admires the Aryan Brotherhood?

10. How does Helen reassure Robert about his mother's feelings?

(see the answer keys)

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