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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 was Faith leaving to join the day after her murder?
(a) The fire brigade.
(b) The police force.
(c) The ambulance service.
(d) The military.

2. What did Howard Marcellus used to chair?
(a) The lifer board.
(b) The parole board.
(c) The pardon board.
(d) The execution board.

3. What do the guards put over Robert's head before they kill him?
(a) A sack.
(b) A mask.
(c) A blanket.
(d) A hood.

4. What is Helen organizing to bring attention to Patrick's case?
(a) A fund raiser.
(b) A radio show.
(c) A march.
(d) A newspaper campaign.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Robert say he wants to go out wearing?

2. What are the results of the polygraph test?

3. What political figure does Prejean ask Robert if he admires?

4. Why was the jury warned against sentencing Robert to life?

5. What does Robert want to come back and bomb?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Helen say about moral codes and the death penalty in this section?

5. How have Elizabeth and Vernon's life been difficult since the death of Faith?

6. How does Helen support her involvement in Patrick's execution?

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

8. What are the new attitudes surrounding women and death row inmates?

9. What discrepancies does Helen find out about Robert's trial?

10. How does Robert try to excuse his crime?

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