Presumed Innocent Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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Presumed Innocent Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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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. The pathologist says that the rope burn on Carolyn's neck is skinny which indicates that ______________________.

2. What does Sandy think that Nico will have a hard time explaining in Rusty's case?

3. Who is able to connect with the McGaffen boy and get him to talk about his abuse?

4. Lionel Kenneally tells Rusty that Carolyn was at the police station investigating files concerning ___________________.

5. How did Carolyn end her affair with Rusty?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the nature of the phone calls to Rusty's home that are listed in Carolyn's phone records?

2. Explain Rusty's relationship with his boss, Raymond Horgan, especially as it relates to running for the District Attorney job.

3. What does Rusty reveal about his courtroom technique in "Opening Statement"?

4. How does the author try to create some sympathy for Rusty's character regarding his stagnant marriage and his attraction to Carolyn?

5. Who wins the District Attorney election and what does Horgan tell Rusty at his election day party?

6. What does Rusty tell Robinson about his behavior after Carolyn ended their affair?

7. How is Carolyn able to connect with little Wendell McGaffen when preparing for the abuse case?

8. What is the most questionable piece of evidence that is mentioned--at least in Rusty's eyes?

9. Describe Rusty's first encounter with Marty Polhemus at the university.

10. How is the B file introduced into the novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Rusty. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 2

Explain Turow's use of humor in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of humor and explain why the author used them where he did.

Essay Topic 3

Suspicion takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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