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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Joe Lincoln?
(a) Eddie's childhood best friend.
(b) Father of Eddie's childhood best friend.
(c) Attorney.
(d) Ku Klux Klan member.

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

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

4. 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.

5. How are things getting outside of Parchman Prison?
(a) Calm.
(b) Rowdy.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Tense.

6. Prior to his execution, why is Sam monitored for 24 hours a day?
(a) No reason.
(b) Fighting.
(c) Escape.
(d) Suicide.

7. What state is Carmen from?
(a) California.
(b) Texas.
(c) Nevada.
(d) Utah.

8. This news of resurfacing of someone (or others) means what for Adam?
(a) Excitement.
(b) Anger.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Danger.

9. What does Sam do in his cell before his execution?
(a) Speak with Adam.
(b) Pray.
(c) Write apology letters.
(d) Reflect.

10. Who is the new prison chaplain?
(a) Ralph Griffin.
(b) Philip Naifeh.
(c) Phelps Booth.
(d) George Nugent.

11. How many journalists does the law allow to be present at the execution?
(a) Eight.
(b) Seven.
(c) Six.
(d) Nine.

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

13. Who is Adam's unexpected visitor while he is working on another petition?
(a) David McAllister.
(b) Garner Goodman.
(c) Steve Roxburgh.
(d) Wyn Lettner.

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

15. Who does Adam find a note from on the counter when he arrives home?
(a) Garner Goodman.
(b) Ku Klux Klan.
(c) Rollie Wedge.
(d) Lee.

Short Answer Questions

1. Overall, how does Sam appear to Adam?

2. Who, that Adam knows, is also friends with the Governor?

3. What types of people are gathering outside of Parchman Prison?

4. Who is the prison warden?

5. Where does Lee find Adam after Sam's execution?

(see the answer keys)

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