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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. Where is Nathan in prison at in Part III?

2. Who is flipping pancakes at the beginning of Chapter 34?

3. What does Elaine call Donna Charles in Chapter 33?

4. Who does Elaine receive comfort from at the end of Chapter 38?

5. Why is Elaine angry at Nathan in Chapter 30?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Yvonne Stennet and what is her connection to Elaine's family?

2. How is Elaine dressed for her first Thanksgiving at home after being in prison?

3. Explain "cuff therapy."

4. Why is Jamel upset with his new parole officer in Chapter 36?

5. How is Jamel spending most of his days in Chapter 39?

6. What is Officer Russell's background?

7. Where does Elaine find herself on the third anniversary of her release from prison?

8. Why does Elaine call 911 in Chapter 32?

9. Why is Elaine not allowed to see Sabrina's body?

10. What is Donna Charles' situation upon leaving prison?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the United States, serving time in prison is intended to punish the offender. It also intends to reform people and make them remorseful for their crime? What effect did prison have on Elaine Bartlett? Did she learn a lesson? If so, what lesson did she learn?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the "War on Drugs" as evidenced by laws like the Rockefeller drug laws. Why are drugs a problem in American society? Do strong drug laws deter offenders? Does the punishment fit the crime? Support your answers with statistics from today's drugs and drug laws. Make a recommendation on what you think the best solution to the problem is. Be sure to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Learn the history of housing projects. What is their purpose? Are they successful in what they intend to do? While housing projects are for people suffering from poverty, do they perpetuate that poverty? Is there a chance for more criminal behavior around a housing project? Why or why not?

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