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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 is the name of the guy that Nicole really likes, even though she is married to her first husband?

2. Gary Gilmore might end up in Oregon, but where was he born?

3. Who does Grace go with when she is able to visit with Gary in prison?

4. Where do Gary and Rikki cruise to meet women?

5. How long does Gary's court process take, including the day for jury selection?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Gary and Nicole try to consummate their new relationship?

2. What are some of the good times Bessie and Gary shared between his prison sentences?

3. Why has Gary begun to hate his Mustang and to begin to look for an alternative car?

4. What are the mental health conclusions that Esplin and Snyder learn in their trips to Utah State Hospital?

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

6. What do people have to say about Gary's talents as an artist?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The idea of nature versus nurture is an obvious theme in this story. One might suppose that Gary was the product of his upbringing, while others might suggest he was simply an evil person.

Part 1: Cite at least two examples of supporting evidence that the environment was the cause of Gary's behavior.

Part 2: Cite at least two examples of supporting evidence that suggests Gary is simply an evil person.

Part 3: What do you think? Do you think Gary's environment or his biology led to his actions?

Essay Topic 3

The idea of the death penalty is an obvious point of discussion in this story and continues to be a point of discussion in society as a whole.

Part 1: What are the reasons that Gary's actions deserve the death penalty?

Part 2: What are the reasons against Gary deserving the death penalty

Part 3: Do you think Gary deserves to die? Why or why not?

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