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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. With which state's authorities does Gary get into trouble for auto theft and felony assault?

2. What is the name of the guy that Nicole really likes, even though she is married to her first husband?

3. Campbell says that while suicide is a sin, paying for your sins with ______________ would not necessarily be wrong.

4. How much does Gary make per hour when he is working in Vern's shop?

5. How long does Gary's court process take, including the day for jury selection?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the good times Bessie and Gary shared between his prison sentences?

2. What does Peter see that causes him to talk to Ida about his findings?

3. What is the evidence the prosecution has in the case against Gary?

4. Describe how Gary acts as a worker at Vern's shop.

5. Why is Nicole taken off of Gary's visiting list at the prison, although she is eventually reinstated?

6. What does Nicole pride herself on at the time when she meets Gary?

7. Describe the state of April, Nicole's sister, when Gary finds her at Nicole's mother's house.

8. Why is Gary's case the case of a lifetime for Esplin and Snyder?

9. What is the biggest obstacle for the lawyers who are trying to defend Gary in his murder charges?

10. Why do Nicole's other lovers become a bit unnerved by her and by her situation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While Gary seems to have had some rough times in his life, he also seems willing to make changes as needed.

Part 1: Describe what Gary does after his first prison term to begin a new life in a positive direction.

Part 2: What are some of the ways Gary sabotages his future?

Part 3: Why do you think Gary doesn't stick on the positive path he began?

Essay Topic 2

The role of family in this story is a muddled one. Both Gary and Nicole seem to have had troubles with the male figures in their lives, which may have led to their current issues.

Part 1: Describe the troubles of Nicole as she grew up in her family.

Part 2: What might have impacted Gary in relation to his male family relationships?

Part 3: If these characters had positive male role models, do you think they would have turned out differently? Why or why not? How?

Essay Topic 3

During this story, it seem that Gary has two different versions of reality - that which is true and that which he imagines in his head.

Part 1: In what ways is Gary's perception of reality false? Cite specific examples.

Part 2: In what ways does Gary seem to be grounded in reality? Cite specific examples.

Part 3: What does Gary's constant fantasies seem to say about his mental state?

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