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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. Who does Abbott believe killed Blackie?
(a) Guards.
(b) God.
(c) The angels.
(d) A fellow inmate.

2. What mentality does Abbott say the guards have?
(a) A free world mentality.
(b) A capitalist mentality.
(c) A policeman mentality.
(d) A god-fearing mentality.

3. Which of the following does Abbott say whites use to prove they are superior?
(a) Speech tests.
(b) Reaction tests.
(c) Physiological tests.
(d) Intelligence tests.

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

5. What does Abbott say intelligence becomes if it is robbed of actual experience?
(a) Pure.
(b) Hate.
(c) Insanity.
(d) Locked.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abbott say he is amazed of the feel of when he is out of solitary?

2. What city did Abbott escape to?

3. What is the name of Mailer's book about a true crime?

4. What drug is Abbott give to stop him from hallucinating?

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

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