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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. Where has Garner Goodman been assisting Adam by writing a petition arguing that the gas chamber is inappropriate?
2. How many different identities does Rollie Wedge have?
3. What does the Death Row building lack?
4. Because of her husband, what did Lee come into?
5. Who is 'The Imperial Wizard" of the Ku Klux Klan?
Short Essay Questions
1. At the meeting with Adam and Sam, Adam thinks aloud about his father and this sparks an interest in Sam. Why did the mention of Eddie, Adam's father and Sam's son, arouse curiosity in Sam?
2. At the beginning of 'The Chamber', describe Marvin Kramer and his life.
3. How is Sam 'seen' on death row by the other inmates?
4. How does Sam view Adam and his visit?
5. Describe the relationship between Adam and his Aunt Lee.
6. Where does the next meeting between Adam and Sam occur? What is the focus of the meeting?
7. What happens with the bomb after it is placed, and what is the result of the bomb?
8. Describe Adam's next trip to see Sam the day after the original meeting.
9. Detail the history of Sam Cayhall and the law firm of Kravitz and Bane.
10. Why is Adam Hall eager to represent Sam Cayhall?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Sam Cayhall changed from his character at the beginning of the novel to a different character at the end of the novel. How does Grisham show a character transformation of Sam Cayhall from the beginning of the novel to the end? Use specific examples from the story to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
Lee was once an alcoholic, but now is not. However, Lee has recently binged. What has caused Lee to relapse into drinking again? What does she do to try to cover up the fact that she has relapsed back to drinking? Is the relapse back to drinking related to Sam, her involvement with Adam, or for no particular reason? Give specific details from the novel to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
One of the most influential groups of the time was the Ku Klux Klan. Who was a member of this organization? What are the views and beliefs of this organization that are challenged by this novel? What are some ways that this organization demonstrated to the public within the novel? Are these demonstrations good or bad? Why or why not?
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