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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. What is the subtitle of the movie listed in the credits in Chapter 1?
(a) The Story of Mr. Nesbitt's Murder.
(b) The Story of Steve's Mistakes.
(c) The Story of My Miserable Life.
(d) The Monstrosities of Prison.

2. What has Steve never seen his father do?
(a) Swear.
(b) Hit.
(c) Cry.
(d) Yell.

3. According to Osvaldo's testimony, why did he participate in the robbery?
(a) Because he had never been in trouble before.
(b) Because he was afraid not to.
(c) Because he wanted money.
(d) Because he did not like Mr. Nesbitt.

4. In the screenplay description of the inmates "yelling from cell to cell," what does the screenplay say about how most of the voices clearly sound?
(a) Like children's voices.
(b) Like women's voices.
(c) Like gravelly voices.
(d) Like Black or Hispanic voices.

5. Which two items are taken away from prisoners, according to Steve?
(a) Shoelaces and belts.
(b) Glasses and medicine.
(c) Shoes and shoelaces.
(d) Money and shoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many ambulances respond to the drugstore crime?

2. How old is Steve?

3. What does O'Brien say to Steve after Osvaldo's testimony that makes him discouraged?

4. What is Richard Evans' nickname in this book?

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

1. How can Steve's lawyer be described?

2. What kind of knife does one prisoner have? Describe it.

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

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

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

6. Why does Johnny, the ringleader of the eventual crime, want to rob a pharmacy instead of a bank?

7. When does Steve say he feels most involved with his case?

8. When Steve decides to write a movie, what does he say it will be a story of?

9. In his journal notes for Tuesday, July 7, why does Steve say he needs to keep thinking of the movie?

10. What is so shocking about Steve's father crying?

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