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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 happens to men's hearts in prison?
(a) They shrivel.
(b) They rot.
(c) They burst.
(d) They blacken.

2. Where does Abbott say he wishes for instability?
(a) Southeast Asia.
(b) Europe.
(c) North Africa.
(d) The Middle East.

3. What did the black farmer use as a weapon against the police?
(a) A fence post.
(b) A glass.
(c) A knife.
(d) A tree branch.

4. What does Abbott consider Solzhenitsyn to be?
(a) A traitor to his people.
(b) A prisoner of war.
(c) A capitalist pig.
(d) A great writer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Abbott identify as the two Communist superpowers?

2. What does Abbott say the man that denies human nature is denying for himself?

3. What does Abbott say guilt is a matter of?

4. What does Abbott want two dollars to purchase?

5. Why does Abbott think Gilmore is asking for the death penalty?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Abbott say he wishes for instability in the East?

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

4. What was the third racist incident Abbott experienced during his time away from prison?

5. What is Abbott's opinion of American society?

6. Why does Abbott say he lost interest in his female pen pal?

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

8. Why does Abbott say he supports Communism?

9. What does Abbott believe is his higher calling?

10. Why does Abbott consider Alexander Solzhenitsyn a traitor?

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