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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Sam's initial cell, how many different places is he moved to before the gas chamber?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Four.

2. What is Mr. Olander's professional opinion about Sam?
(a) Sam should give in and ask the governor for clemency.
(b) Sam should appeal again.
(c) Sam has run out of options.
(d) Sam should plead for forgiveness.

3. Joe Lincoln and his wife have how many children?
(a) Ten.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Eleven.
(d) Eight.

4. What does Sam accept from the prison chaplain?
(a) Prayers.
(b) Love.
(c) Support.
(d) Books.

5. How many days is it before Lee emerges from her alcoholic binge, refreshed and sober again?
(a) Four.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

6. What Circuit Court of Appeals does Adam hear word from?
(a) First.
(b) Fifth.
(c) Fourth.
(d) Third.

7. Who does Sam enjoy a visit from shortly before his execution?
(a) Adam.
(b) Lee.
(c) Donnie.
(d) Carmen.

8. Who has Adam NOT been interested in meeting, but is forced to do so?
(a) Bill Monday.
(b) Jeremiah Dogan.
(c) Carmen.
(d) Donnie.

9. What types of people are gathering outside of Parchman Prison?
(a) Klansman.
(b) Nazis.
(c) All answers are correct.
(d) Pro death penalty demonstrators.

10. Who is Mr. Olander?
(a) Supreme Court Judge.
(b) Supreme Court Security Officer.
(c) Supreme Court Secretary.
(d) Supreme Court's Death Clerk.

11. Who is coming to terms with his family history?
(a) Carmen.
(b) Adam.
(c) Lee.
(d) Donnie.

12. What do Adam and Lee visit that is now abandoned and overgrown with weeds?
(a) Childhood home.
(b) Church.
(c) School.
(d) Cemetery.

13. What does the Governor have to gain through Sam's clemency?
(a) No answers are correct.
(b) Decreased ratings.
(c) Improved ratings.
(d) Press time.

14. After the weekend trip with Lee, what is it hard for Adam to find towards Sam?
(a) Forgiveness.
(b) Joy.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Empathy.

15. How would Sam prefer to die rather than glorify his behavior?
(a) Forgiven.
(b) Unforgiven.
(c) With comment.
(d) Without comment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the place where Lee and Adam spent a weekend together at the beginning of Chapters 26-29 important to Lee?

2. Who testifies at the mental incompetence hearing?

3. Where do Adam and Lee decide to spend their weekend together at the beginning of Chapters 26-29?

4. With what is going on, who is likely to resurface in the next few weeks?

5. What state is Carmen from?

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