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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. Initially, which potential juror does not want to be on the Haraway case?
(a) Keith Hildreth.
(b) Shelley Johnson.
(c) Mary Floyd.
(d) Dorothy Hogue.

2. The judge tells the jury that they are in the custody of the __________.
(a) Plaintiff.
(b) Defense attorney.
(c) Bailiff.
(d) Prosecution attorney.

3. Don Wyatt points out that on the tape Tommy Ward had described ________ people at McAnally's, whereas the eyewitnesses had seen only ________.
(a) 10 / 5.
(b) 6 / 2.
(c) 5 / 2.
(d) 3 / 1.

4. Under Oklahoma law, Judge Powers must wait at least __________ days before formally imposing sentence.
(a) 30.
(b) 60.
(c) 10.
(d) 90.

5. When time comes to sentence Ward and Fontenot, how much time has past since they were originally arrested?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 1 year and 1 week.
(d) 2 years and 2 weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. All of the following people meet at Don Wyatt's law office on Sunday, EXCEPT for whom?

2. What hobby does Karl Fontenot take up to pass the time in jail?

3. Who states, "Dick Tracy in disguise...I for one am going to sleep a lot easier knowing that Mr. Kerner is out there, solving crimes by taking pictures of people and pickups..."?

4. How does the jury react to Don Wyatt pulling out the skull and bones?

5. Under Oklahoma law, how many months does court reporter Dawn DeVae have after the date of sentencing to complete the transcripts?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Judge Powers in Chapter 18, what is the most critical legal question concerning the Ward / Fontenot trial?

2. Discuss the reasons given by Judge Powers as to why at least three panelists are excused from the case.

3. Explain the testimony Don Wyatt would like to elicit from Joel Ward on Day 9 of the trial.

4. In Chapter 10, explain the two opposing views of the Denice Haraway case which are prevalent as summer begins.

5. According to Bill Peterson in Chapter 17, what is the key moment in the Ward / Fontenot trial?

6. Summarize the results of the interview Richard Kerner has with Melvin Harden in Chapter 11.

7. Describe the reaction of spectators at the trial after listening to Tommy Ward's taped statement as related at the end of Chapter 14.

8. In Chapter 10, why does Don Wyatt want "to keep the pot boiling" all summer before the trial begins?

9. Describe Tommy Ward's unusual experience on June 20th as depicted in Chapter 10.

10. Why is the kidnapping of 29-year-old Linda Thompson important to the Denice Haraway case?

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