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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. Who is the famous journalist/reporter that is in town trying to learn more about the Gary Gilmore case?

2. Who does Gary end up kissing at his going away party, even though she is taken?

3. Who does Gary contact in order to get the new attorney in his corner to argue the stay?

4. What does Gary learn during his last interview - "Says it's illegal to use _______ to shoot me."

5. What is Gary at first not allowed to eat because it's not on his Last Supper list?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are Sam Smith, the Warden, and other officials looking over the laws?

2. Who does Boaz think Campbell is when he shows up at his door?

3. What does Gary do in response to his new execution date of January 17?

4. What are Stephanie, her mother, and Schiller's mother going to do that they are hiding from Gary?

5. Why is Schiller in Hawaii as Gary continues to be interviewed by the media?

6. What does Schiller mistakenly do in regards to Nicole?

7. Why does the Warden allow Boaz to interview Gary?

8. What does Gary say when asked if he went into the motel and the service station to kill someone?

9. What does Earl Dorius find out in a phone call the night before Gary's execution?

10. Why does Jeff Newman try to push his way into Nicole's house?

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 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

Grace, Gary's apologist, continues to believe he does not deserve to die, that there were other reasons for his actions.

Part 1: Describe the two reasons why Grace thinks Gary may not deserve to be punished.

Part 2: Why would someone like Grace stick up for Gary?

Part 3: If you were in a similar position as Grace, would you have stuck up for Gary? Why or why not?

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