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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. When John speaks with George Bradford, what does he realize?

2. At Smith College, how does John get past the receptionist in the dorm rooms?

3. Even though Lewis Carr, clinical professor of medicine at Boston Memorial, declines to talk with John by phone, he does explain what?

4. During John Berry's first conversation with J.D. Randall, what does J.D. try to offer him?

5. What does the person conducting the autopsy on Karen notice about her uterus?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why has George Bradford declined to take Art Lee's case?

2. When John finally talks with Peter Randall directly, what key pieces of information does he learn?

3. Why does John take a sample of Karen's blood to Dr. Jim Murphy?

4. During the first conversation between J.D. Randall and John Berry, what does the reader learn about Randall's attitude towards Art Lee?

5. Who is Mrs. McPherson, and what happens to her?

6. Why does Roger Whiting come up with "miscarriage" as a diagnosis for Karen's condition?

7. John Berry compares his puzzlement over Art Lee's case with "the Peru case." What is the Peru case to which he refers?

8. Summarize the conversation that takes place between John and Ev outside of the Randall home.

9. When John Berry spends ten minutes with Art Lee after his arrest, what does Art explain about Karen Randall?

10. What are some of the major findings made during Karen Randall's autopsy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

J.D. Randall accuses John Berry of harassing his family members. Do you agree or disagree with his assessment? Is John harassing, or is he merely trying to get to the truth? Is there a difference between the two? Does J.D.'s accusation come with ulterior motives?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the members of the Randall family: J.D., Ev, Karen, Peter, and William. State everything that makes this a dysfunctional family. Explain how they hide secrets to protect their image.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the roles that race and ethnic background play in this story. When does this story take place? How does racism affect Art Lee's chances of a fair trial? How does racism affect George Wilson's ability to convince a jury that Art is innocent?

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