View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Mormon majority believes that man does go on to become a ______________ and inherits one of the many unused planets when he dies.

2. How often does the drug Grace blames for Gary's actions have to be used in order to be an effective chemical restraint?

3. What kind of car does McGrath buy for Gary, which is also the kind of car that Nicole has?

4. What does Nicole use in her half-hearted suicide attempt after visiting Gary one day?

5. Who does Gary ask to babysit for Nicole's daughters, causing some to feel he might have less than ideal intentions?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the biggest obstacle for the lawyers who are trying to defend Gary in his murder charges?

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

3. What does Peter see that causes him to talk to Ida about his findings?

4. What are some of the things Gary thinks are interesting, revealing that he hasn't been in a bar in a long time?

5. Why is Nicole taken off of Gary's visiting list at the prison, although she is eventually reinstated?

6. What is Peter's reason for living, as described in the book, even though he can't handle much stress?

7. What is the evidence the prosecution has in the case against Gary?

8. Why does Gary contact Brenda as he comes to the end of his jail term in Oregon?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gary says at one point that he does not want any publicity, though he goes ahead and changes this stance once Boaz enters the picture.

Part 1: Why wouldn't Gary want publicity for his initial story?

Part 2: Why might Gary have changed his mind about getting more public about his story?

Part 3: How will the publicity of Gary's story affect others in his life?

Essay Topic 2

One's image of themselves seems to spurn on that person's actions as well.

Part 1: How does Nicole see herself? What actions does she take as a result of this self image?

Part 2: How does Gary see himself? What actions does he take as a result of his self image?

Part 3: Would changing one's self image change one's actions? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The character of Nicole is an obviously flawed woman, but she still seems to be Gary's rock and his love throughout the book.

Part 1: What do you think makes Nicole continue to stay with Gary during this book?

Part 2: Do you think Gary truly loves Nicole? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think Nicole truly loves Gary? Why or why not?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 729 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample