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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. How does Vernon jeopardize his bail?

2. What does Palmyra ask Vernon?

3. Which of the following does Vernon need?

4. Which of the following items of furniture are in the interview room?

5. Who does Vernon leave the police station with?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Vernon depressed after only one night back at home?

2. Why are Vernon, Deutschman and Ella all happy with the outcome in Chapter 13?

3. What does Lally's show state about Vernon's life?

4. Why is Vernon's mother angry with Vernon in Chapter 11?

5. Why does the Judge release Vernon?

6. What does Vernon think about Taylor in this section?

7. How does Vernon's Mom betray the fact she does not believe in her son's innocence?

8. What does Vernon imagine about the TV movie of his life?

9. Why does Mr. Deutschman have to get his haircut at the meatworks factory?

10. Describe Ella.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the main turning points of the book? How does Pierre develop his story to get to each turning point? What happens to the story after a major turning point?

Essay Topic 2

What major events had a profound effect on Vernon's life and how did they change him? What does Vernon still have to learn by the end of the book?

Essay Topic 3

What are the arguments for and against the death penalty? What are Pierre's opinions on the death penalty and how does he express them? Do you agree or disagree with Pierre?

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