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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. Who has an intense desire to leave after the reading of the death warrant?
(a) Governor McAllister.
(b) Adam.
(c) Donnie.
(d) Sam.

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

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

4. Who is John Bryan Glass?
(a) Local law professor.
(b) Attorney general.
(c) Prison guard.
(d) Prison warden.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Sam insist leave the premises?

2. What courts has Adam petitioned for Sam?

3. Where is Adam needed, causing the meeting that he has to be cut short?

4. Who chooses the journalists names randomly from a bucket to be present at Sam's execution?

5. Who is Mr. Olander?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Sam's last day a busy one?

2. What happens to the prison warden, and how does it affect Sam's execution?

3. How does Governor McAllister agree to clemency for Sam?

4. Adam meets with Mr. Olander. Who is Mr. Olander, and what is the meeting about?

5. Explain the mental incompetence hearing for Sam in Jackson, and the decision.

6. Both Lee and Adam have news for each other. What is the news they share with each other?

7. What is happening outside of Parchman Prison as the execution of Sam Cayhall gets closer?

8. Who is the other visitor that Sam has at the prison shortly after Adam leaves?

9. Explain the preparations for Sam for the last two days prior to his execution.

10. How does Sam prepare for death after the decision from the hearing?

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