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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 Schiller realize he does not have once he is inside the prison's fence?

2. On the recommendation of Schiller, who does Gary finally fire from his case and his media management?

3. What is Brenda's reaction when Gary does not deny the fact he wanted Nicole's suicide to work?

4. In Peter's vision, who is wearing the white robe and walking through walls?

5. Who is the print journalist that is making his debut with CBS Live and wants an interview with Gary?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What gives Schiller a leg up in the competition to get the rights to Gary's story?

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

5. What are the refreshments provided to Gary on his last night before the execution?

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

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

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

9. Who is Denniz Boaz and why does he become a part of Gary's case?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several times in the story, Gary gets away with things he has done wrong. This is frustrating for the reader who realizes Gary is tragedy waiting to happen.

Part 1: Why does Gary's parole officer want Gary to get into trouble with the law again?

Part 2: What does Gary's parole office do in order to help Gary avoid jail time?

Part 3: Do you think Gary's parole office shares responsibility for the murders? Why or why not?

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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