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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. On what morning does the prison warden wake up with chest pain?

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

3. After how many days does Garner Goodman call an end to the marker analysis project?

4. What does Sam do in his cell before his execution?

5. Joe Lincoln and his wife have how many children?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How is Sam preparing for his execution?

5. Explain how law students are helping to execute Adam's plan set up by Garner Goodman.

6. Who is Carmen and what does she see as she visits Sam for the first time?

7. Why does Wyn Lettner come to visit Adam at his office?

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

9. Who does Adam ask for assistance, and how does this person help Adam?

10. Explain Sam and his relationships with family members as his execution draws closer.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

This novel takes place right in the middle of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960's. Explain the Civil Rights Movement and how this movement affects and becomes the backdrop for the basis of 'The Chamber.' Explain how this movement is more extreme due to location. In other words, would this movement be more active in the northern United States or the southern United States? Why? Finally, explain how this movement affects the way one lives their life. You can use Marvin Kramer as an example to help you answer this question.

Essay Topic 2

Philip Naifeh and George Nugent are the superintendent and assistant superintendent, respectfully, of Parchman Prison. Each of these men holds a different stance toward running the prison and the execution process of death row inmates. What are the similarities and differences between these two individuals regarding how they run the prison, their organizational skills, the way they run the execution process, and the way they feel toward the execution process? Do inmates feel the same way toward these individuals? How can you tell? Give examples from the novel to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

The trip that Lee and Adam took to Clanton, Mississippi was a very eye-opening trip for both of them. Lee shared more stories of her hometown and about Sam, including a story of Joe Lincoln and their grandfather. What is the story that Lee told about their grandfather, Sam Cayhall, and Joe Lincoln? How did Lee tell the story? Was it emotional for her? How did Adam feel when he heard this story? How did this story affect the relationship between Sam and Adam?

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