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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. How does Phelps excuse himself for his responsibility in Patrick's death?

2. What will the guards do to Robert's jeans before he is executed?

3. What kind of test does Helen arrange for Robert to take?

4. How is Vernon Harvey related to Faith?

5. What does Robert say he couldn't imagine a life without?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Paul Phelps excuse his role in Patrick's death?

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

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

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

6. How does Robert want to prove himself to his mother?

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

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

9. How does Robert try to excuse his crime?

10. How does Robert claim the police duped him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

In 1994, Tim Robbins directed a film version of DEAD MAN WALKING starring Sean Penn. Why do you think the themes and ideas in the book were still relevant 6 years later? How did the filmmakers adapt the themes to fit in with the new environment? How did these changes affect the meaning of the story?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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