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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Capital Punishment and Gary Gilmore.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Abbott think Gilmore is asking for the death penalty?
(a) He bears an inner guilt.
(b) He believes in the next life.
(c) He hates himself.
(d) He doesn't want to go to prison.

2. What does Abbott say a bull is pricked with?
(a) Needles.
(b) Spears.
(c) Daggers.
(d) Pins.

3. What does Abbott say is a barrier to intelligence?
(a) Money.
(b) Prejudice.
(c) Racism.
(d) Materialism.

4. What does Abbott think it would be more humane to do to a criminal who commits violent acts?
(a) Brainwash him.
(b) Chain him up in his own house.
(c) Torture him.
(d) Put him into confinemnet.

5. What does Abbott think Gilmore is attracted to?
(a) The afterlife.
(b) Fame.
(c) The underworld.
(d) The death sentence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is capital punishment said to encourage?

2. How did Striker kill himself?

3. What does Abbott say one feels happening to oneself when they are in the hole?

4. What is the worst crime one can commit while in prison?

5. Who is the punk the slave to?

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