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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. During the misconduct hearings who admits that s/he has a warehouse full of tannery documents?
3. Who is Larry Knox?
4. Which member of Schlictmann's team remains pessimistic about the chances of a settlement after the team's initial discussions following the Phase 1 verdict?
5. Who make the opening statement for Grace Chemical?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the verdict in Phase 1 of the trial?
2. Following the trial but before the verdict, what do Schlictmann and Nesson realize is their biggest mistake and why?
3. Describe Beatrice's settlement offer after the Court of Appeals ruling.
4. What does Keating tell Schlictmann is the concern of Grace in a large settlement?
5. What is Schlitmann's immediate reaction to the verdict in Phase 1?
6. Does Schlictmann do what he wants to do in his summation to the jury at the end of Phase 1?
7. What is Schlictmann's goal during Phase 1?
8. When Schlictmann meets with the families during the negotiations with Grace following the verdict, what is the position of the families?
9. Describe reaction in Woburn to the settlement with Grace Chemical.
10. What is Schlictmann's reaction to the settlement with Grace?
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
Discuss Jan Schlictmann, the man and the lawyer. What is his motivation in taking the case? How does he succeed? Is he successful from the public's viewpoint? From his own?
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