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

2. The night before his execution, Gary and his friends enjoy "A Night of Dancing and Light ____________."

3. What does Tamara Smith do in order to get more of the story on Gary?

4. Where does Schiller take Nicole after the execution?

5. Who is the warden at Utah State Penitentiary that tries to keep all of the reporters out, although he lets Boaz in?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gary say when asked if he went into the motel and the service station to kill someone?

2. Why does Jeff Newman try to push his way into Nicole's house?

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

4. What does Schiller realize when he is already inside the prison's fence?

5. Where is Brenda when Geraldo Rivera calls to get an interview about Gary from her?

6. What are the refreshments provided to Gary on his last night before the execution?

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

8. Where are Gary's ashes spread after his death, suitably illegally spread?

9. Why can't Gary eat pizza along with the other friends of his when they visit in the prison?

10. What gives Schiller a leg up in the competition to get the rights to Gary's story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The suicide theme is one that recurs during the story, with various players attempting to take their own life.

Part 1: When Nicole and Gary make a suicide pact, do you think Gary meant to go through with it? Why or why not?

Part 2: What do you think the goal of Nicole and Gary's suicide pact was? Why?

Part 3: Why does Gary turn to suicide after hearing his execution date has been changed?

Essay Topic 2

The control Gary seems to have over Nicole affects not only her, but also him. He seems consumed by her at times.

Part 1: Why do you think Gary manipulated Nicole into trying to take her life?

Part 2: Why do you think Gary and Nicole continue to stay with each other?

Part 3: In what ways does Nicole have control over Gary?

Essay Topic 3

Grace, Gary's apologist, continues to believe he does not deserve to die, that there were other reasons for his actions.

Part 1: Describe the two reasons why Grace thinks Gary may not deserve to be punished.

Part 2: Why would someone like Grace stick up for Gary?

Part 3: If you were in a similar position as Grace, would you have stuck up for Gary? Why or why not?

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