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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. What was Howard Marcellus convicted of in 1991?

2. What does Sarah Jacoby urge in her writings?

3. What is Robert working to improve?

4. What does one letter say nuns know nothing about?

5. Who does Howard say was aware of his bribes?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What was Robert WIllie's crime?

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

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

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

7. What controversial views does Robert view before his execution?

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

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

10. What does Helen lean about Faith's death in this section?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

How does not forgiving Robert for the death of his daughter affect Vernon's life? What do you think will happen to Vernon if he doesn't learn to forgive Robert?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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