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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abbott think Gilmore is attracted to?

2. Who does Abbott say beat him up outside the dance hall in #152?

3. What does Abbott question about Gilmore?

4. What does Abbot say the author has unwittingly portrayed Sorel as?

5. What does Abbott claim every Communist revolution brings the world closer to?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Abbott consider Alexander Solzhenitsyn a traitor?

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

5. What does Abbott say about American justice?

6. What does Abbott say about simple things?

7. What does Abbott believe is his higher calling?

8. What does Abbott say about Communist revolution?

9. What does Abbott think about Gary Gilmore?

10. Why does Abbott think Gilmore insists on the death penalty?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the human element in religion? Why can Abbott never believe in God despite his respect for people that do?

Essay Topic 2

Who was Gary Gilmore and why does Abbott talk about him in his letters? Why does Abbott feel able to distance himself from Gilmore's crimes and beliefs?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Abbott refuse to give into the authorities? How does it affect his time in prison and his chances of release?

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