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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. Who does Abbott say American democracy is slanted against?

2. What does Abbott say is a barrier to intelligence?

3. Who runs the dance hall mentioned in #152?

4. What kind of people does Abbott say the Vietnam Veterans killed?

5. What does Abbott say drugs are his antidote to?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does prison encourage racism?

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

6. Why does Abbott liken the prison system to liking a dog?

7. Why does Abbott consider Alexander Solzhenitsyn a traitor?

8. What does Communist philosophy say about prejudice?

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

10. What does Abbot state are his reasons for taking heroin and marijuana?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the author's writing style. How would you describe the author's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does he use? What meaning does the author's style give to the story?

Essay Topic 2

What is Marx's view on capital punishment? What examples can you think of that either go against or back up his claim? What are your own opinions on capital punishment?

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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