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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. How are things getting outside of Parchman Prison?

2. After the weekend trip with Lee, what is it hard for Adam to find towards Sam?

3. Who does Sam think came to visit him shortly after Adam left Sam?

4. Who chooses the journalists names randomly from a bucket to be present at Sam's execution?

5. What is placed in many areas of controversy, and around the prison?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Sam preparing for his execution?

2. What leads Lee on another alcoholic binge?

3. How is Sam's last day a busy one?

4. What happens to the prison warden, and how does it affect Sam's execution?

5. What is happening outside of Parchman Prison as the execution of Sam Cayhall gets closer?

6. How does Sam prepare for death after the decision from the hearing?

7. Why does Adam believe it would be a good idea to visit Marvin Kramer's family?

8. Where do Adam and Lee spend their weekend together, and what do they do on the weekend?

9. Explain Sam and his relationships with family members as his execution draws closer.

10. Why does Wyn Lettner come to visit Adam at his office?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a lot of symbolism in 'The Chamber'. Detail and explain the symbolism of Sam as a man in reference to his family and Sam as a prisoner. What does Sam do in the final chapters to display this symbolism?

Essay Topic 2

One of Adam's personality characteristics is his vulnerability. Where do we see this personality trait of Adam's throughout the novel, and how do we start to see this vulnerability more towards the end of the novel? When do we see this vulnerability, and who witnesses this vulnerability? What contributes to this vulnerability? Is this hereditary? Give examples from the story to justify your answers.

Essay Topic 3

On death row, Sam has a sort of make-shift camaraderie with the other death row inmates. Explain the camaraderie between Sam and the other death row inmates. How did Sam come to be revered by them?

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