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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 John thinks about shifting the blame for Karen's death to Peter and away from Art, what does he do?

2. Why does Ev Randall name Art as the abortionist who messed up Karen's procedure?

3. Peter suspected that Karen might have a problem with what?

4. In the presence of the reporter, what does John demand for the Lee family?

5. George Wilson explains that a second viable approach is to do what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What conflicting results does John receive regarding Karen's possible pregnancy?

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

5. Summarize John's encounter with Sam Archer.

6. When John visits Dr. Fritz Werner at his office, what does Fritz say about Karen?

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

8. Describe the demonstration outside the home of the Lee family.

9. After John helps Betty Lee board up the broken windows in her house and tends to her children's cuts, he calls attorney George Wilson. What do he and George agree to do?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dr. Berry is cautioned every step of the way not to get involved in Art Lee's murder case. Why are other doctors so reluctant to get involved? Do they believe Art Lee is guilty? Is he being used as a scapegoat? Why does Dr. Berry continue with his unofficial investigation? Why does he believe Art even when many others do not?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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