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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of cookies does Mrs. Hammersmith offer Paul?
(a) Chocolate Chip
(b) Molasses
(c) Sugar
(d) Oatmeal Raisin

2. When is Bitterbuck’s execution scheduled?
(a) July 21
(b) August 17
(c) July 17
(d) August 3

3. How many executions does Paul Edgecombe preside over?
(a) 49
(b) 78
(c) 54
(d) 66

4. What color cap is John Coffey holding when he is escorted onto E Block?
(a) Red
(b) Black
(c) Brown
(d) Blue

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

6. What is the name of the one who will come and help Bitterbuck pray before his execution?
(a) Nanook
(b) Bannister
(c) Epperson
(d) Schuster

7. How many steps do Paul and the others have to go down to carry Bitterbuck’s body to the tunnel?
(a) 12
(b) 10
(c) 11
(d) 15

8. What was Lester McCall’s occupation?
(a) Butcher
(b) Teacher
(c) Janitor
(d) Barber

9. Where did Paul’s wife, Jan, die?
(a) Georgia
(b) Alabama
(c) Indiana
(d) Michigan

10. Who did the prisoner nicknamed the President kill?
(a) Grandfather
(b) Mother
(c) Father
(d) Grandmother

11. How many rehearsals does Paul hope to have before Bitterbuck’s execution?
(a) 2
(b) 1
(c) 4
(d) 3

12. What is Bitterbuck’s rank on his reservation?
(a) Brave
(b) Warrior
(c) First Elder
(d) Chief

13. When does Paul say is the optimum time to talk to prisoners?
(a) 7-9 pm
(b) 6-8 pm
(c) 4-6 pm
(d) 5-7 pm

14. About how many folding chairs are set up for executions?
(a) 40
(b) 45
(c) 35
(d) 30

15. What color is Toot-Toot’s snack wagon?
(a) Silver
(b) Red
(c) Black
(d) Blue

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Burt Hammersmith have?

2. In Part 2, Chapter 3, what does Harry give the mouse to eat?

3. In Part 3, Chapter 1, how far does Paul say it is to the Happy Wheels Trailer Court?

4. How many years before John Coffey arrived at the penitentiary were there riots at the prison?

5. Why is John Coffey sentenced to death?

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