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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Abbott say he appreciates seeing on his cell window?
(a) Spider webs.
(b) Mud.
(c) Insects.
(d) Rain drops.

2. Which country does Abbott not like to hear compared favorably with America?
(a) Britain.
(b) India.
(c) Israel.
(d) Cuba.

3. What is the name of Mailer's book about a true crime?
(a) Executioner's Song.
(b) Sleepness Nights.
(c) Murder.
(d) In Cold Blood.

4. What does Abbott say he uses heroin for?
(a) To forget time.
(b) Emotional security.
(c) A substitute for sex.
(d) To cure homesickness.

5. Who does Abbott say inherited the mathematics test?
(a) Africans.
(b) Europeans.
(c) Asians.
(d) South Americans.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of the novel Abbott talks about in this section?

2. What drug does Abbott say helps him to think about philosophical matters?

3. What does Abbott say is a fading dream?

4. What does Abbott want two dollars to purchase?

5. What does Abbott mock Vietnam Veterans for being?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Abbott say about Communist revolution?

2. How does prison encourage racism?

3. What does Abbott think about Gary Gilmore?

4. How did Blackie try to expose the prison system?

5. What was the first incident of racism Abbott experienced during his time away from prison?

6. Why does Abbott think Vietnam veterans should feel shame for their part in the Vietnam War?

7. How does prison blacken men's hearts?

8. What does Communist philosophy say about prejudice?

9. What does Abbott say about simple things?

10. Why does Abbott think Gilmore feels guilty about his crimes?

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