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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. Whom does Selena visit for research on the case?
(a) Emily's English teacher.
(b) Emily's art teacher.
(c) Chris.
(d) Chris' art teacher.

2. What happens when Gus tries to talk to Melanie?
(a) Melanie yells at Gus.
(b) They talk.
(c) Melanie runs away.
(d) Gus yells at Melanie.

3. How does Chris feel when he picks up Emily on their last date in November 1997?
(a) Cheerful.
(b) Peaceful.
(c) Angry.
(d) Agitated and worried.

4. What does Chris do for the first time in a long time after he gets a book from a cellmate?
(a) Prays.
(b) Talks.
(c) Sings.
(d) Laughs.

5. What verdict does the jury return?
(a) The jury could not return a verdict.
(b) A mistrial occurs.
(c) Not guilty.
(d) Guilty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jordan get Melanie to admit while testifying at Chris' trial?

2. What memory does Emily have after being intimate with Chris?

3. When is Emily's gravestone installed?

4. What does Jordan underscore in Chris' testimony?

5. What do the Golds say to the Hartes after the trial?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Michael's decision to testify for the defense affect his marriage?

2. Why is the jewelry store clerk's testimony potentially damaging?

3. How does Detective Marrone present evidence at the trial?

4. What kind of story has Melanie given to a reporter?

5. What does Emily's artwork show?

6. What kind of memories does Emily begin to have months before she dies?

7. How does Chris see the date of jury selection?

8. Why does Chris refuse to talk about the night of Emily's death with Michael?

9. What does Jordan stress during the summation?

10. Why is Jordan not interested in the truth?

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