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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 is the witness to the murder and robbery Gary commits at the hotel?

2. What does Bessie do to make ends meet, even though she has crippling arthritis?

3. What does Gary discover is his real last name, according to his birth certificate, although he had been told otherwise?

4. What is the less embarrassing topic Nicole decides to talk about instead of talking about when she first had sex?

5. Who insists Gary is trying to kill them, so they press charges against Gary?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how Gary acts as a worker at Vern's shop.

2. Describe Nicole when she meets Gary as the age of twenty.

3. What does Cline Campbell have to say about Gary's decision to let the state kill him?

4. What is the coincidence that makes Nicole think she and Gary are somehow connected by the universe when they first meet?

5. What is one of the first signs in the book that Gary might have feelings for younger girls?

6. What does Sterling attribute to causing the bond between himself and Gary?

7. What does Gary do that shows he is an exceptionally strong man?

8. Who will Gary live with after he gets out of prison?

9. What are the two causes for Gary's murderous behaviors, according to Grace, his apologist?

10. What does Nicole pride herself on at the time when she meets Gary?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The trick with the character of Gary is that he seems to be someone you can both hate and understand. This can cause the reader to not know what to think.

Part 1: Cite at least two examples of things which may be considered admirable in Gary.

Part 2: Cite at least two examples of things which may be considered detestable in Gary.

Part 3: Do you think Gary is a good person or a bad person? What were your reactions to him in the story?

Essay Topic 2

Several times in the story, Gary gets away with things he has done wrong. This is frustrating for the reader who realizes Gary is tragedy waiting to happen.

Part 1: Why does Gary's parole officer want Gary to get into trouble with the law again?

Part 2: What does Gary's parole office do in order to help Gary avoid jail time?

Part 3: Do you think Gary's parole office shares responsibility for the murders? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The molestation which occurs in this book is vile, though the perpetrators never seem to see the issue with this happening.

Part 1: Describe what happens when Rosebeth is in bed with Gary, Barrett, and Nicole.

Part 2: Why don't the characters think they are doing anything wrong? Or do they?

Part 3: Do you think this situation will cause Rosebeth to become a molester in her lifetime? Why or why not?

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