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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 does Gary suggest he and Rikki do when he isn't able to pick up women?

2. What is the name of Nicole's first husband, who she meets after escaping from the nuthouse?

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

4. Who tells Gary that he can whip him, which is why he isn't afraid of Gary?

5. What kind of cases are rare in Provo, making Gary's case one in a lifetime?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why do Gary's lawyers believe the death sentence will not be carried out and that it will be eventually overturned?

10. What happened to Nicole's Mustang which makes her have to hitchhike in order to see Gary in prison?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the end, Gary is surrounded by his family and friends as he spends his final night on the Earth.

Part 1: Why are Gary's family and friends so supportive of him?

Part 2: Why didn't Gary's family and friends fight harder for him to stay alive?

Part 3: If you were a family member of Gary's, what would you have done when you found out he was sentenced to death?

Essay Topic 2

The control Gary seems to have over Nicole affects not only her, but also him. He seems consumed by her at times.

Part 1: Why do you think Gary manipulated Nicole into trying to take her life?

Part 2: Why do you think Gary and Nicole continue to stay with each other?

Part 3: In what ways does Nicole have control over Gary?

Essay Topic 3

The theme of religion is one that presents itself again and again in this book. The Mormon Church lurks in the background throughout the events of this story.

Part 1: Does Gary seem to be a religious person? Support your answer.

Part 2: Why do you think Campbell thinks it's okay for Gary to be killed by the state?

Part 3: How does the Mormon Church affect Gary's case? If not, why not?

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