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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. Who says: "Frankly, I'm in this for the punitive damages."

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

3. In a pre-trial motion, Cheeseman asks that the venue be changed to where?

4. What chemical does the state environmental department find in the water of Wells G and H?

5. How old is the Anderson's son when he was diagnosed with leukemia?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain in a few sentences the nature of the complaint in the Woburn case.

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

3. What is Jan Schlictmann's first noteworthy case, and how much does he receive as his fee?

4. Why does Cheeseman implead Unifirst into the case as a third defendant?

5. Why did Rikki Klieman, a female lawyer, invite Schlictmann to go to Puerto Rico?

6. Why does Cheeseman want to change the venue of the trial from state to federal court?

7. What does the three year Harvard School of Public Health Study of Woburn conclude?

8. To what does the title of the chapter "Orphans and Dogs" refer?

9. Briefly describe what the "Woodshed Conference" is.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the Phase 1 verdict. Include what it was, the reactions by the lawyers, the parties, and the press. Do you think the verdict is fair?

Essay Topic 2

Judge Skinner divides the trial into three phases. Describe the three phases. One of the reasons given for this as that it gives the jurors a better understanding of the case. Do you think this is true? From the plaintiff's point of view, do you think this is fair? Do you think this has an effect on the verdict? Be specific in your answers, but discuss them thoroughly.

Essay Topic 3

What effect does the judge's four questions to the jury have on the verdict? Include what the four questions are, what the difficulties are, etc.

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