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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. How old was John when his father ran out on him and his mother?

2. Where was Starkey born?

3. What is the name of Starkey's son?

4. What is the nickname of the killer that Alex put away now incarcerated in Colorado?

5. In what city do Jamilla's four sisters and three brothers live?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Alex feel about his relationship with Jamilla at the beginning of the book?

2. Why is Jamilla unsure of herself as she opens up to Alex?

3. Why does Alex think that Nana is a good shrink?

4. How does Harris treat Starkey?

5. Who is on General Bowen's staff and what do they do for him?

6. How does Alex know Jamilla?

7. Why do people seem to want to see Alex hooked up with a woman again?

8. What is the scene like when Alex and John arrive at Sergeant Cooper's cell during the deathwatch preceding his execution?

9. What does John tell Billie about his relationship with Sergeant Cooper?

10. Who is stationed outside the prison on Sergeant Cooper's execution day and what are they doing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the nature of the first email Alex gets from Foot Soldier? Who is described in the email and what happens to each person? What bearing does the email have on Sergeant Cooper's case? Support your thesis with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

How does John cope with the death of Sergeant Cooper? What condition is he in when he confronts Alex? Who steps in to help in the situation?

Essay Topic 3

What is Sergeant Ellis Cooper on trial for? What is his side of the story? What are the tragic consequences of his not being believed by people other than Alex and John? Could this have been prevented? Why or why not?

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