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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. Toward the middle of August, where does Eustis go?

2. What is a squeal point?

3. What is referred to as "Sample Z?"

4. When Schlictmann calls Eustis to agree to the settlement, who is with him?

5. What is the amount of the final settlement offer by Grace?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the "shark effect" that Eustis is worried about in giving a big settlement to Schlictmann?

2. What is the final ruling of the Court of Appeals?

3. Who is Albert Eustis and what is his role in the negotiations with Grace Chemical after the trial?

4. Following the trial, what does Schlictmann's team decide to do?

5. Describe reaction in Woburn to the settlement with Grace Chemical.

6. What is Schlictmann's goal during Phase 1?

7. John Dobrinski is Schlictmann's expert geological witness. Excluding the substance of his geological testimony, is John Dobrinski an effective witness for Schlictmann?

8. Briefly describe Skinner's ruling/report to the Court of Appeals.

9. What does Schlictmann's team decide to ask for during the first negotiations with Grace?

10. What is Judge Skinner's response to the Court of Appeals ruling?

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

Discuss the Woodshed Conference. Include in your discussion what it is, who is present, what effect it has on the trial, etc.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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