A Civil Action Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Jonathan Harr
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A Civil Action Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Jonathan Harr
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is the Anderson's son when he was diagnosed with leukemia?
(a) 2 years old.
(b) 1 year old.
(c) 3 years old.
(d) 4 years old.

2. What is Joe Mulligan's favorite bar?
(a) Cheers.
(b) The Tatom Bar.
(c) The Littlest Bar.
(d) The Tavern.

3. What is barratry?
(a) The bringing of frivolous lawsuits.
(b) The trying of a case without a jury.
(c) The solicitation of groundless lawsuits.
(d) The bribing of judges.

4. How much does the maple conference table in Schlictmann's office cost?
(a) $8,000.
(b) $150.
(c) $3,500.
(d) $12,000.

5. EPA's issue with the tannery involves what?
(a) Groundwater.
(b) Contaminents.
(c) TCE.
(d) Wastewater.

6. In the 1970s who is the world's foremost expert in leukemia clusters?
(a) Dr. Joseph Peters.
(b) Dr. John Truman.
(c) Dr. Thomas Clark.
(d) Dr. Clark Heath.

7. Who is Tom Kiley?
(a) Schlictmann's assistant.
(b) Schlictmann's friend.
(c) Schlictmann's banker.
(d) An expert witness for Schlictmann.

8. What law professor tells his class: "Some cases a lwayer can't lose. Some, maybe, he can't win. You play the hand you're dealt."
(a) Facher.
(b) Blackman.
(c) Cheeseman.
(d) Jacobs.

9. What law firm represents Grace Chemical Company?
(a) Mason and Dunn.
(b) Schlictmann and Conway.
(c) Hale and Door.
(d) Foley, Hoag, and Eliot.

10. Judge Skinner has a lengthy and mutual friendship with which of the attorneys?
(a) Schlictmann.
(b) Facher.
(c) Jacobs.
(d) Cheeseman.

11. Beverly Paigen provides Schlictmann with a report on what?
(a) TCE.
(b) Contaminants other than TCE.
(c) Wells G and H.
(d) Leukemia.

12. Where is the First Circuit Judicial Conference held that Schlictmann went to?
(a) New York.
(b) San Francisco.
(c) Washington, DC.
(d) San Juan.

13. What part of Schlictmann's pre-trial settlement offer is meant to appeal to Judge Skinner?
(a) Spreading out the settlement over 30 years.
(b) Establishing a leukemia foundation.
(c) Eliminating specific attorney's fees.
(d) Establishing a memorial to the leukemia victims.

14. Why does Beatrice Foods purchase Riley Tannery?
(a) For investment purposes.
(b) To get into the tannery business.
(c) For the property in Woburn.
(d) For producing labels for some of its products.

15. In a pre-trial motion, Cheeseman asks that the venue be changed to where?
(a) Washington, DC.
(b) Bridgeport, Conn.
(c) Bangor, Maine.
(d) New York, NY.

Short Answer Questions

1. What law firm represents Beatrice Foods?

2. Who writes "Blood: Textbook of Hematology" which has a chapter on leukemic diseases?

3. How much is Schlictmann's standard payment for his first consultation with an expert witness?

4. What is "Litigation Sciences?"

5. Who is the first woburn plaintiff called for deposition by the defendants?

(see the answer keys)

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