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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Lester's wife, Sia, think Hinton and some other prisoners should read first if they started doing some reading?
(a) Toni Morrison.
(b) May Angelou.
(c) Harper Lee.
(d) James Baldwin.

2. When Hinton talked to his mom in Chapter 11, why was she having a celebration dinner?
(a) His mother paid off her mortgage.
(b) His mother got a new job.
(c) Lester was getting married.
(d) Lester's mother got a new job.

3. What color scrubs was Hinton given when he was booked into the Birmingham jail?
(a) Blue.
(b) Green.
(c) Blue and white.
(d) Green and white.

4. What cell was Hinton assigned to on death row?
(a) 14.
(b) 6.
(c) 8.
(d) 11.

5. How long had Alan Black worked on Hinton's case when Hinton fired him?
(a) 8 years.
(b) Not quite 10 years.
(c) 3 years.
(d) Over 7 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Perhacs' motion for a new trial was denied, how many days were allowed to file a notice of appeal?

2. What was the name of the polygraph examiner?

3. What course did Hinton remember taking in high school that he enjoyed?

4. How many men did Hinton see executed during his time on death row?

5. How many men were on C-block at the Birmingham jail including Hinton?

(see the answer key)

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