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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 feel he needs to do with Gary in order to make his planned book and film production work?

2. What has Gary already willed to others?

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

4. Who does Gary want a phone call from in order to stop his hunger strike?

5. What is wrong with the room they put Gary in during his sentencing?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the Mormon vision Peter Galovan has about Gary.

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

4. What do the media do since no one has any access to Gary and to his story?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The character of Nicole is an obviously flawed woman, but she still seems to be Gary's rock and his love throughout the book.

Part 1: What do you think makes Nicole continue to stay with Gary during this book?

Part 2: Do you think Gary truly loves Nicole? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think Nicole truly loves Gary? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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