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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. Why does Gary have a temper tantrum which leads to his being forced to spend Christmas in solitary?

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

4. From what do Gary's friends throw his ashes?

5. Gary writes a letter protesting the _______ of his execution, accusing the state of not having the courage of its convictions.

Short Essay Questions

1. What evidence is presented in the book which leads the reader to believe Gary was not serious about killing himself?

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

3. What happens to Nicole after she ingests the very large dose of Seconal?

4. Where is Brenda when Geraldo Rivera calls to get an interview about Gary from her?

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why does the Enquirer hire an expert to analyze the stresses in Gary's voice during the interviews?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At one point of the story, Gary decides he does not want to be saved by legal actions. He just wants to die.

Part 1: Why do you think Gary just wants to be executed? Why doesn't he fight for his life?

Part 2: Do you think Gary really wants to die? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think Gary could have avoided the death sentence? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The presence of sex in this story seems to be truly 'sex' rather than the idea of making love.

Part 1: Why does Nicole use sex during this story? What does it seem to provide for her?

Part 2: How does Gary use sex in this story? What does he seem to get in return?

Part 3: What does the author seem to be saying about sex and its relationship to violence?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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