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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. What kind of trial does Vernon's lawyer say is the cutting edge of the justice system?

2. Which of the following hotel does Vernon want to find in Acapulco?

3. What does Lori say Jesus took from her?

4. What does Vernon sell to the pawnbroker?

5. Which of the following do the students use in their physics class?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Vernon's mom tell him on the phone in Chapter 25?

2. What does Vernon think about as he dozes?

3. How does Taylor force Vernon to confess?

4. How does Taylor let Vernon down in the Chapter 20?

5. Why does International Bridge look like a Spielberg set?

6. Describe Vernon's phone call with Taylor?

7. What does Vernon tell Taylor on the phone?

8. What does Lally say on the witness stand?

9. What does Vernon do in the San Antonio bus station?

10. Describe the execution.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the book's dialogue. How does the author's dialogue contribute to the following areas:

1. Character

2. Setting

3. Plot

Essay Topic 2

Aside from the main character, examine the way the author uses the other characters in the book. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

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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