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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Trial; The Vigil.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many specific questions does Skinner give to the jury?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 8.
(d) 10.

2. Why does Facher initially have little concern about the Woburn lawsuit?
(a) Facher knew that he could win in court over Schlictmann.
(b) Schlictmann had already agreed to settle early in the case.
(c) Environmental lawsuits are hard to prove.
(d) Beatrice Foods had a good defense.

3. What is "Litigation Sciences?"
(a) A firm specializing in jury selection.
(b) A book on trials.
(c) A TV show.
(d) A Harvard Law School course taught by Facher.

4. Who is Donald Frederico?
(a) The city engineer of Woburn.
(b) One of Cheeseman's young associates.
(c) A Grace Chemical executive.
(d) An EPA regulator.

5. In what part of the pretrial is "voir dire" involved?
(a) Jury selection.
(b) Motion for change of venue.
(c) Discovery.
(d) Depositions.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many witnesses in one day admit to dumping waste at Grace chemical?

2. In the pre-trial publicity, which publication calls the Woburn case "a bellwether case?"

3. What river runs through Woburn?

4. How much does the jury award the Eatons for the wrongful death of their son?

5. Why is TCE used during World War II at the tannery?

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