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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. When does Adam interview Wyn Lettner?

3. Due to Adam being present for a visit, Sam is hoping to be able to do what he missed. Who makes the decision regarding whether Sam can make it up?

4. As a retaliation measure, whose office does the Ku Klux Klan bomb?

5. What does Sam review regularly while in prison?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Adam find out about his petition?

2. Detail the history of Sam Cayhall and the law firm of Kravitz and Bane.

3. Why is Adam Hall eager to represent Sam Cayhall?

4. Adam wants to represent Sam at Kravitz and Bane in the pro bono department. How is this taken at Kravitz and Bane?

5. Adam attends another meeting about Sam at Judge Slattery's office. What is this meeting about, and who is present at the meeting?

6. Who is the child of Lee and Phelps Booth? Describe his childhood.

7. When the bomb detonates, what happens to Sam?

8. At the beginning of 'The Chamber', describe Marvin Kramer and his life.

9. How is Adam Hall related to Sam Cayhall?

10. Describe Marvin Kramer's life after the bomb blast.

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

As Adam continues in this case, he truly reflects on his beliefs, including the importance of family. However, Adam quickly wishes to find a scapegoat. Why does Adam wish to find a scapegoat, and how does Adam wish to find a scapegoat?

Essay Topic 3

There is a lot of symbolism in 'The Chamber'. Detail and explain the symbolism of Sam as a man in reference to his family and Sam as a prisoner. What does Sam do in the final chapters to display this symbolism?

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