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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What has a five member board?

3. Who does Helen call a kindred spirit?

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

5. Why does Helen think Patrick does not apologize to Mr. Borgue?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Lloyd LeBlanc make Helen question herself?

4. What does Patrick say his and Eddie's plan was once they were arrested?

5. How does Patrick's situation change on August 19?

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

7. Why is Patrick in jail?

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

9. What memories does Patrick have of his father?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why are Helen and Patrick so drawn to each other? What kind of relationship could they have had in the outside world?

Essay Topic 2

What was Helen's upbringing? How does Helen's upbringing differ from Robert's and Patrick's? How is a person's upbringing responsible for the person he/she becomes?

Essay Topic 3

What are the arguments for and against the death penalty? What are your own views on the death penalty?

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