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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Rule 11; Orphans and Dogs; Discovery.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Roisman drop the Woburn case?
(a) He thought he would lose the case.
(b) He didn't like working with Schlictmann.
(c) Too high profile.
(d) Too costly.

2. How much does the jury award the Eatons for the wrongful death of their son?
(a) $70,000.
(b) $1,000,000.
(c) $500,000.
(d) $250,000.

3. Who sends the Woburn case to Jerome Facher?
(a) General counsel of Beatrice Foods.
(b) Assistant general counsel of Beatrice Foods.
(c) Schlictmann.
(d) The litigation attorney for Beatrice Foods.

4. What is the name of Donna Robbins son who is diagnosed with leukemia?
(a) Robbie.
(b) Jimmy.
(c) Joey.
(d) Tommie.

5. What is barratry?
(a) The bribing of judges.
(b) The solicitation of groundless lawsuits.
(c) The trying of a case without a jury.
(d) The bringing of frivolous lawsuits.

Short Answer Questions

1. What governmental agency orderes the discontinuation of the use of TCE in the 1970s?

2. Who writes a letter for publication in the Woburn Daily Times asking for parents with children who have been diagnosed with leukemia to meet?

3. After meeting with lawyers, what Grace Chemical employee says "I do believe I'm on the wrong side of this whole thing."

4. Who does Schlictmann hire to test immune systems of family members of Woburn children who have leukemia or who have died from leukemia?

5. Why is TCE used during World War II at the tannery?

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