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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. After learning that he needs to talk with someone named Bubbles, whom does John ask about the identity of Bubbles?

2. J.D. Randall and Peter Randall do not realize that they are being watched and that __________.

3. Who is Norton Francis Hammond?

4. What does John learn from Murphy about the results of blood tests done on Karen?

5. George Wilson suggests that one alternative in order to free Art is to take sensitive information to the Randall family and try to do what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What vital information is revealed when John Berry meets Peter Randall for lunch?

2. What challenges does George Wilson, Art Lee's new lawyer, face in trying to convince a jury of Art's innocence?

3. What secret information does Sanderson reveal to John about Peter Randall?

4. How does John's hunch pay off when he meets Angela Harding?

5. How do Angela and Bubbles act towards John when he meets them and asks about Karen?

6. What do John Berry and George Wilson witness after they follow J.D. Randall and Peter Randall along the coast?

7. Although Sanderson and John can easily shift the blame to Peter Randall and away from Art Lee, John has his misgivings. Why?

8. When a reporter arrives to cover the demonstration at the Lee house, what does John tell him?

9. Why does John end up in the emergency room?

10. During the dinner party at George Morris' house, how do different people interact with John Berry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the pros and cons of abortion as presented by the author in this novel. Why does Dr. Arthur Lee perform abortions even though they are illegal? How and when does he justify abortion? In what cases does he refuse to perform one?

Essay Topic 2

Often, John Berry seems to realize that he speaks his mind too freely and offends people or hurts their feelings. Does he do anything to try to change his gruff directness with people? Does he ever benefit from such brutal candor? If so, how?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Dr. John Berry with Dr. Frank Conway. Analyze each in the following categories: compassion, honesty, professionalism, expertise. Which of the two is more trustworthy? Why?

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