A Civil Action Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Jonathan Harr
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 114 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

A Civil Action Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Jonathan Harr
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Donna Robbins son who is diagnosed with leukemia?
(a) Jimmy.
(b) Joey.
(c) Robbie.
(d) Tommie.

2. What is Schlictmann's War Room?
(a) The defense's office.
(b) The conference room where he meets with the defense.
(c) His office.
(d) His home.

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

4. Estimating the value of a case is somewhat like what?
(a) Creating a budget.
(b) Estimating costs.
(c) Fortune telling.
(d) Shopping.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Schlictmann's secretary during the Eaton discovery and trial?

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

3. How much do the Anderson's pay for their house in Woburn?

4. What law firm represents Beatrice Foods?

5. Where does Schlichtmann first set up his own practice?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Anne Anderson begins her own investigation into the leukemia cluster, what is her initial step?

2. What is the status of the Woburn case when Mulligan gave the case to Schlictmann, and why does Mulligan give it to him?

3. What is the official city response to the citizen's committee to do something about the water?

4. Why do the plaintiffs include a portion of the proposed settlement to be for a foundation for leukemia research?

5. According to the city engineer of Woburn, what causes the foul taste and murky discoloration from Wells G and H?

6. What are the results of medical tests of the Woburn family members of children who have leukemia or had died from leukemia?

7. Beatrice offers an $8 million settlement before trial. What two things would this settlement achieve for Schlictmann?

8. What is Charles Nesson's initial reaction to the Woburn case?

9. What other illnesses, in addition to leukemia, do families in East Woburn report in significant numbers?

10. When Dr. John Truman is convinced that the number of incidents of leukemia constitute a cluster, what does he do?

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