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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. Why did Robert complain about the baked potato?

2. What program is Helen involved in at Hope House?

3. What does Helen liken the members of the pardon board to?

4. What does John say would be a mistake to bring up at Robert's hearing?

5. What did Joseph do to the young man he and Robert kidnapped?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What was Robert WIllie's crime?

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

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

9. How does Robert try to excuse his crime?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Lloyd LeBlanc feel it important to forgive Patrick? How does forgiving him so easily help him get over his daughter's death?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the books reception in three different countries including the country the book was written. How do their opinions about the books differ? Was the book more influential in one country than another? If so, why?

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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