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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. During the time Hinton was on death row, how often and how long could he go to the law library?

2. How tall was the fence Hinton would have had to scale in order to leave work the night Smotherman was kidnapped and shot?

3. In July of 1985, what was the name of the girl Hinton was dating?

4. What hours did Hinton think he worked on July 25?

5. Where did Hinton grow up?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Hinton end his relationship with Perhacs?

2. When Hinton was sentenced to death, how was he given the only opportunity he had to prove his innocence?

3. How was Hinton hurt when he worked in the mines?

4. Why did Hinton believe Reginald Payne White testified against him?

5. Who became Hinton's new lawyer and how?

6. When Hinton learned that his appeals had been denied, what instructions did he give Lester?

7. Why did Hinton tell his defense attorney it was not possible for him to have robbed Quincy's?

8. Why was it not possible for the bullets from the Quincy's robbery and the murders to match Hinton's mother's gun?

9. Why would Hinton not sign the paper the police gave him when they brought him to the station after his arrest?

10. What agreement did Perhacs and McGregor make regarding Hinton's polygraph, and how did the deal change?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hinton asked to be given a polygraph test. Why was his polygraph test not submitted as evidence during his trial?

Essay Topic 2

Reginald (Reggie) White lied about Hinton’s involvement in the Quincy’s robbery. What was Reggie’s motivation for lying?

Essay Topic 3

For the first three years in prison, Hinton wallowed in hatred, despair, and anger. What epiphany did he have, and how did it change his attitude?

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