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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. To whom does Gary offer $5000 for a change of clothes so he can escape?

2. What are Gary's second to last words before he is killed?

3. What does Boaz have to do because the officers believe he is the one who sneaked sleeping pills into Gary?

4. What does Gary call those on the Parole Board who do not seek to fulfill the sentence they gave him?

5. Who does Geraldo Rivera try to call in order to get an interview, although he/she is in the hospital?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens to Nicole after she is released from the state hospital?

3. Why have Warden Sam Smith and others at the prison been keeping the reporters away from Gary?

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

5. What does the signal of rubbing his chin mean Schiller wants Gary to do during an interview with the media?

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

7. Where are Gary's ashes spread after his death, suitably illegally spread?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

While Gary seems to have had some rough times in his life, he also seems willing to make changes as needed.

Part 1: Describe what Gary does after his first prison term to begin a new life in a positive direction.

Part 2: What are some of the ways Gary sabotages his future?

Part 3: Why do you think Gary doesn't stick on the positive path he began?

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