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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. Why does April refuse to have sex with Gary when they are at the Provo Holiday Inn?

2. Who does Gary contact so he has a place to stay and a job when he gets out of prison?

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

4. What does Gary try to steal in response to Nicole's leaving him?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the nature of Nicole's first marriage.

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

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

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

6. Describe the character of Peter Galovan, a character who emerges in Book 1, Part 3.

7. Why do Nicole's other lovers become a bit unnerved by her and by her situation?

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

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

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

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 3

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?

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