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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 has arranged for Gary to talk with Nicole at his execution sentencing?

2. For what magazine is the interview that Farrell is working out as Schiller is on vacation?

3. How often do the two lawyers for Gary still visit him each day?

4. Who works with the ACLU to get a stay on the execution?

5. What time was Gary supposed to have taken the pills he and Nicole promised to take in order to commit suicide?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Gary find out about his old cellmate from Utah County Jail in Provo?

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

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

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

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

10. What does Schiller realize when he is already inside the prison's fence?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

As Gary begins to sell his story, it seems that truth is not the most important part of the deal. The buyers simply want to tell the sensational story.

Part 1: Why wouldn't truth be an important part of telling Gary's story?

Part 2: Why weren't the families of his victims contacted?

Part 3: Why does Gary want a portion of the proceeds from his publicity to go to the families of his victims?

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