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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. At a before trial settlement conference, how much does Schlictmann propose as a settlement?

2. What is the name of the law firm that was initially contacted about the leukemia clusters?

3. Who says: "You're not entitled to a jury of your liking. You're only entitled to an impartial jury."?

4. In the 1970s who is the world's foremost expert in leukemia clusters?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Facher not want the families to testify?

4. Why does Judge Skinner decide to become more involved with jury selection than is normally the case, and how is he more involved?

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

6. Before trial, Facher asks for a continuance. Why is this bad for the plaintiffs?

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

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

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

10. How does Anthony Roisman become involved in the Woburn case?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose Schlictmann, Cheeseman, or Facher. Discuss how tactics and maneuverings has an effect on the trial. Do tactics help to discover the facts? If not, what is the motivation behind them?

Essay Topic 2

This case involves extensive use of expert witnesses. Choose either the plaintiff's or defendant's side. Describe how expert witnesses are used. Include who the witnesses were, what they are used to prove, whether they are effective, etc.

Essay Topic 3

Although the City of Woburn is not named as a defendant, it plays a significant role in the events leading up to the filing of the complaint. Describe the City of Woburn's role with respect to the water supply and the complaints of the families. Why would the families and/or Schlictmann not want to include the city in the case? Why would they want to include the city?

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