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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. When does Judge Skinner give his approval of the settlement between Grace and Schlictmann?

2. Skinner asks the jury to determine the exact years that what began?

3. What is the name of Grace Chemical's geologist expert witness?

4. Who is the former plant engineer in charge of maintenance at the tannery who knows about the removal of waste from the 15 acres?

5. How long does it take Judge Skinner to make his ruling on the hearing regarding the Yankee Report?

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. During Phase 1 of the trial what does Schlictmann have to prove to the jury?

3. What is the verdict in Phase 1 of the trial?

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

5. After the Court of Appeals ruling, why does Schlictmann reject the Beatrice offer?

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

7. Does Schlictmann do what he wants to do in his summation to the jury at the end of Phase 1?

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

9. What is the final settlement with Grace?

10. Briefly describe the EPA report that is issued during the initial preparation for the Beatrice appeal involving pump tests performed a year before, even before the trial began.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Based on the final outcome of this case (after the Court of Appeals final ruling), do you think justice is served? Do you think the outcome is fair? Include a summary of the outcome and support your conclusion with facts from the book.

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