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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 14 (through page 405).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A copy of District Judge Crease's Instructions to the Jury in the case of Fickert v. Ude arrives in the mail. What are jurors told to do?
(a) Use their emotions to decide what is right.
(b) Sift through evidence and conflicting testimony for facts.
(c) Compare the case to their own lives.
(d) Look for editing mistakes.

2. What does J. Harret Ruth share with Senator Orney Bilk?
(a) A desire to rule the world.
(b) A desire to become judges in the appeals court.
(c) A desire to see Father rejected for the appeals court.
(d) A desire to support Father in his courtroom.

3. When does Jonathan Livingston change his name to Constantine Kiester?
(a) After running for mayor.
(b) After moving to Hollywood.
(c) After acting on Broadway.
(d) After grad school.

4. What does Oscar wonder about the movie's advertisement?
(a) If the scenes that resemble his play will be cut from the advertisments.
(b) If the producer is worried the movie will be a flop.
(c) How much the advertisements cost.
(d) If "based on a true story" is not an admission of guilt.

5. Who is the "Murderer" being burnt in effigy?
(a) Mother.
(b) Grandfather.
(c) Father.
(d) Harry.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Oscar feel about Father having no time to read his play?

2. When might Oscar's conflict with Father, since he saw the movie, blow over?

3. Why does Oscar insist Christina come see the television?

4. Basie doubts Oscar has a case, but leaves doing what?

5. What are the jurors to disregard during the drowning case?

(see the answer key)

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