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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 does the doctor say when the doctor finds out about Gary's death? "Oh, that's really too bad. They should have _______ him a long time ago."

2. What does Schiller feel he needs to do with Gary in order to make his planned book and film production work?

3. What is the signal Schiller will give if he doesn't want Gary to answer a particular question?

4. Over what town do Gary's ashes fall, although it is illegal to do so?

5. What does Geraldo promise the viewers of his segment about the execution that they will be able to hear?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Nicole after she ingests the very large dose of Seconal?

2. What do the media do since no one has any access to Gary and to his story?

3. What does Schiller mistakenly do in regards to Nicole?

4. What happens to Nicole after she is released from the state hospital?

5. Why are Sam Smith, the Warden, and other officials looking over the laws?

6. Why have Warden Sam Smith and others at the prison been keeping the reporters away from Gary?

7. What does Gary do in response to his new execution date of January 17?

8. Why is Schiller in Hawaii as Gary continues to be interviewed by the media?

9. What does the signal of rubbing his chin mean Schiller wants Gary to do during an interview with the media?

10. Why does the Enquirer hire an expert to analyze the stresses in Gary's voice during the interviews?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

The idea of the death penalty is an obvious point of discussion in this story and continues to be a point of discussion in society as a whole.

Part 1: What are the reasons that Gary's actions deserve the death penalty?

Part 2: What are the reasons against Gary deserving the death penalty

Part 3: Do you think Gary deserves to die? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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