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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. At the meeting with Adam and Judge Slattery is the Attorney General of Mississippi. Who is the Attorney General?

2. How many children does Sam Cayhall have?

3. Who is the main character in 'The Chamber'?

4. In the United States, how big is the law firm of Kravitz and Bane?

5. After the separation from his wife, where does Marvin go?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sam view Adam and his visit?

2. Why is the press so interested in Adam?

3. When the bomb detonates, what happens to Sam?

4. Describe Adam's next trip to see Sam the day after the original meeting.

5. What is the recreational hour on death row?

6. What is the exception to the rule about the recreational hour for the inmates outside?

7. At the beginning of 'The Chamber', describe Marvin Kramer and his life.

8. Who is the only person who can truly stop Sam's execution, where is he located, and how can he stop the execution?

9. At the meeting with Adam and Sam, Adam thinks aloud about his father and this sparks an interest in Sam. Why did the mention of Eddie, Adam's father and Sam's son, arouse curiosity in Sam?

10. Why is Adam Hall eager to represent Sam Cayhall?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sam Cayhall changed from his character at the beginning of the novel to a different character at the end of the novel. How does Grisham show a character transformation of Sam Cayhall from the beginning of the novel to the end? Use specific examples from the story to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

The trip that Lee and Adam took to Clanton, Mississippi was a very eye-opening trip for both of them. Lee shared more stories of her hometown and about Sam, including a story of Joe Lincoln and their grandfather. What is the story that Lee told about their grandfather, Sam Cayhall, and Joe Lincoln? How did Lee tell the story? Was it emotional for her? How did Adam feel when he heard this story? How did this story affect the relationship between Sam and Adam?

Essay Topic 3

Grisham's book 'The Chamber' is about the execution process in the state of Mississippi. Describe the technical process of execution. What things need to happen, and what preparations have to be made to execute an individual? Why do all of these preparations have to be made?

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