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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 recently flooded the lines with frequent calls?

2. What does Sam accept from the prison chaplain?

3. How many Eskimo pie ice cream desserts does Sam consume for his last dinner?

4. Who is Quince Lincoln?

5. What Circuit Court of Appeals does Adam hear word from?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Where do Adam and Lee spend their weekend together, and what do they do on the weekend?

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

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

7. Describe Donnie and Sam's last time together.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the time that Sam was in prison, he had visitors. Name all of the people who came to visit Sam at the prison, listing any surprise visitors that Sam may have had. When did these people come to visit Sam in prison? Why do these people come to visit Sam?

Essay Topic 3

One of Adam's petitions to the court was regarding the ethics behind using the gas chamber as the mode of execution for Sam. Based on the information given in the story, do you think Adam has a particular mode of execution that he believes would be better for Sam? If he does, what type of execution mode does Adam believe is better? Give specific examples from the story to prove your thoughts and answer.

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