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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 goes with Helen to see Patrick on January 18?

2. What does Helen ask Patrick to do for her?

3. What does Patrick refuse from Helen before his death?

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

5. What is Frank Blackburn's position in the prison?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Patrick do just before his death?

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

3. What was Patrick's upbringing like?

4. What is Patrick angry about in this section?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How have Patrick's crimes affected the victim's families? Why does Patrick only apologize to Lloyd LeBlanc? What help is there for such families? How important is to to forgive?

Essay Topic 2

What was Partick's upbringing? How do you think his upbringing contributed to his life in crime? Do you think such an upbringing should be taken into consideration by the court?

Essay Topic 3

What problems does Helen have with Robert? How does it affect her relationship with him?

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