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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. To whom is Mr. Nesbitt's gun registered?
(a) To his daughter.
(b) To himself.
(c) To his landlord.
(d) To his wife.

2. Steve describes his fear of getting raped or beaten as what kind of object?
(a) A little ball in his stomach.
(b) A piece of glass in his heart.
(c) A balloon in his stomach.
(d) A key in his stomach.

3. What does Steve think his mother is doing when she visits him on Sunday, July 12th?
(a) Planning for his release.
(b) Crying about his guilt.
(c) Planning for his escape.
(d) Mourning him like he is dead.

4. Why is Jerry not in the visitor's room?
(a) He had to go to church.
(b) He is not allowed.
(c) He does not visit.
(d) He escaped.

5. After the jury begins to deliberate on July 17, what does Steve say he is already planning?
(a) His appeal.
(b) His victory party.
(c) His next crime.
(d) His escape.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does O'Brien tell Steve about Bobo's testimony the day after Bobo testified?

2. What does O'Brien ask Steve to write down on Tuesday, July 14?

3. Who does Steve attempt to hug when he hears his verdict?

4. How is King's verdict communicated to the reader?

5. What card game does Steve play in his cell after church on Sunday, July 12th?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has O'Brien asked Steve to do when his response is to write down Mr. Sawicki's name twice?

2. On Sunday the 12th, how does Steve see his brother Jerry?

3. What is Sunset's verdict and sentence?

4. What is Briggs' objection to what Bobo is wearing when he testifies?

5. What does Henry mean in the pretrial questioning when she says she is having trouble testifying that King was involved in the crime?

6. When Briggs questions Henry about identifying King, what does she admit about the photographs the police showed her?

7. Who is Eddie, and what is he accused of?

8. Describe the type of music Steve writes in his journal on July 17th that he is going to put on the soundtrack of his film.

9. How do Steve's parents act when they come to visit on Sunday the 12th?

10. Why was Lorelle Henry in the pharmacy?

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