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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 believes in the next life.
(b) He doesn't want to go to prison.
(c) He hates himself.
(d) He bears an inner guilt.

2. What author does Abbott reference in this chapter?
(a) Stendhal.
(b) Camus.
(c) Mann.
(d) Gide.

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

4. What did James say we do not do because we are sad?
(a) Shed teads.
(b) Kill ourselves.
(c) Scream.
(d) Make love.

5. What does Abbott say he can't understand about Gilmore?
(a) He killed two people who didn't resist.
(b) He had a family.
(c) He was willing to kill again.
(d) He wanted to die.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abbott call intelligence robbed of experience?

2. What does Abbott call the gradual wearing away of healthy aspects of one's psychology?

3. What is the name of the prisoner Abbott recalls in this section?

4. What does Abbott say one must do to someone before they kill them?

5. What is the name of the Red and Black's protagonist?

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