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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. Who, that Adam knows, is also friends with the Governor?
2. Where does Lee find Adam after Sam's execution?
3. What types of people are gathering outside of Parchman Prison?
4. Who is the new prison chaplain?
5. Who is pleased to make an appearance to witness the execution?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Wyn Lettner come to visit Adam at his office?
2. Where do Adam and Lee spend their weekend together, and what do they do on the weekend?
3. Explain the mental incompetence hearing for Sam in Jackson, and the decision.
4. Who does Adam ask for assistance, and how does this person help Adam?
5. Lee shares childhood memories with Adam. Lee shares the story of her brother, Eddie, and her grandfather, Sam, with Joe and Qunice Lincoln. Who are these people and how do they play such a vivid memory in Lee's past?
6. Why does Lee disappear for an entire day and evening?
7. How does Governor McAllister agree to clemency for Sam?
8. What happens to the prison warden, and how does it affect Sam's execution?
9. How is Sam's last day a busy one?
10. Who is the other visitor that Sam has at the prison shortly after Adam leaves?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
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 3
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.
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