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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 discover is his real last name, according to his birth certificate, although he had been told otherwise?

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

3. Whose car is Gary driving when he has the altercation with the security guard?

4. Who is AWOL from the army, but the army takes him back anyway?

5. Where does Gary's truck end up as the police are trying to take him into custody?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Gary's case the case of a lifetime for Esplin and Snyder?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

As Gary begins to sell his story, it seems that truth is not the most important part of the deal. The buyers simply want to tell the sensational story.

Part 1: Why wouldn't truth be an important part of telling Gary's story?

Part 2: Why weren't the families of his victims contacted?

Part 3: Why does Gary want a portion of the proceeds from his publicity to go to the families of his victims?

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