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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. How long does the cross-examination of Schlictmann's geology expert take?

2. How many jurors are there for Phase One?

3. Where do the second round of negotiations take place between Schlictmann's team and Grace in New York?

4. How many specific questions does Skinner give to the jury?

5. Who is Albert Eustis?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Schlictmann meets with the families during the negotiations with Grace following the verdict, what is the position of the families?

2. What is the final settlement with Grace?

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

4. What types of questions does Judge Skinner give the jury during jury instructions?

5. What is Schlictmann's reaction to the settlement with Grace?

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

7. What is the strategy of the defense during Phase 1 of the trial?

8. Describe the initial Court of Appeals ruling.

9. How does Schlictmann imagine that he would begin the Phase 2 trial?

10. Describe Beatrice's settlement offer after the Court of Appeals ruling.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Is the adversarial nature of a trial compatible with discovering the truth? Include examples from the book in support of your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the Grace settlement. Include its terms, the reactions to it, etc. Do you consider it a victory for the plaintiffs? For Grace?

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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