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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 1, when does the story take place?
(a) 1941
(b) 1938
(c) 1943
(d) 1932

2. How old were the Detterick twins when they died?
(a) 8
(b) 7
(c) 10
(d) 9

3. What size bulbs burn in the corridor of E Block?
(a) 150 watt
(b) 200 watt
(c) 60 watt
(d) 400 watt

4. How many hours does Paul tell John Coffey that he will have in the yard on weekdays?
(a) 4
(b) 2
(c) 1
(d) 3

5. How many years before John Coffey arrived at the penitentiary were there riots at the prison?
(a) 10-12
(b) 5-6
(c) 3-4
(d) 6-7

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is John Coffey sentenced to death?

2. What is the name of the sheriff who is in charge of the county where the Dettericks live?

3. How tall is John Coffey?

4. How many years of her life did Beverly McCall spend as a free woman?

5. How much does Paul think that John Coffey weighs?

(see the answer key)

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