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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his journal from Wednesday, July 8, where does Steve say that he does not feel involved with his own case?
(a) In court.
(b) On the bus.
(c) At home.
(d) In jail.

2. How old is Steve's brother?
(a) 13.
(b) 11.
(c) 8.
(d) 9.

3. During Karyl's testimony, there is a close up shot of crime scene photos. Which part of the victim's body can be seen in these photos?
(a) Legs.
(b) Head.
(c) Arms.
(d) Feet.

4. What stolen goods does Wendell Bolton buy?
(a) Boxes of cigars.
(b) Cartons of cigarettes.
(c) Bottles of alcohol.
(d) Razor blades.

5. What time of day does Steve say someone in prison might get beaten up for sniffling?
(a) At breakfast.
(b) At lunch.
(c) At nap time.
(d) When the lights go out.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the prologue, Steve is surprised that the prisoners still do what, even though they are strangers?

2. In the credits in Chapter One, Kathy O'Brien is credited as what?

3. When Steve's screenplay describes two women from the neighborhood, which accent do they have?

4. What does Steve notice about the mirror in his cell in the prologue?

5. Steve says his movie will be not a story of his life, but a story of what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the first shot of the movie (Monday, July 6) feature Steve lying with the blanket over his head?

2. What does Steve say happens if anyone knows you are crying in prison?

3. What does Star Wars have to do with the way Steve designs the beginning of his film?

4. What does Steve think his father's crying means?

5. Why is Steve's stomach upset on Wednesday, July 8?

6. In the first journal entry, why does Steve say he does not recognize himself?

7. Describe the kind of movie Steve says it feels as if he has stepped into?

8. Why do the charges against Wendell Bolden get dropped?

9. Why is Steve not hungry on the morning of Monday, July 6?

10. Why is one of the other prisoners, Acie, not worried about his impending verdict?

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