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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

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) Look for editing mistakes.
(b) Use their emotions to decide what is right.
(c) Compare the case to their own lives.
(d) Sift through evidence and conflicting testimony for facts.

2. What does Oscar say about Jerry's ideas, regarding the story?
(a) This goes too far.
(b) This is not deep enough.
(c) I do not like this at all.
(d) This is too spooky.

3. What do witnesses confirm about the site of the drowning?
(a) The current is very strong.
(b) It is frequently used for baptisms.
(c) It is a popular fishing site.
(d) It is beautiful.

4. What will Father believe Oscar has done to Grandfather?
(a) Honored his memory.
(b) Told a bold-faced lie about his grandfather.
(c) Written a beautiful play in his memory.
(d) Exploited him and fed the flames of impeachment.

5. Why is Lily spooked by the clerk's many trips to the bathroom and the sound of trickling?
(a) It reminds her of her lump.
(b) He does not close the door.
(c) She is disgusted.
(d) It makes her need to use the restroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Oscar fail to notice Lily's new hairdo?

2. Of what is Christina afraid when Oscar reads he has lost the suit?

3. Why is Oscar upset about the obituary?

4. In the morning, about what does Oscar read?

5. For what does Christina demand Sam take responsibility?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are Harry and Oscar's situations with their fathers similar?

2. What are Lily, Harry, and Oscar watching?

3. What has happened because of Spot's death?

4. How does Christina react when a real estate woman shows up at the house?

5. Why is Lily's father unable to collect his son's insurance money?

6. What does Christina do about Oscar's legal bills? Why does she do this?

7. What does Jerry think about religion?

8. What are the connections between the play and the movie?

9. In what ways is the lower court correct? In what ways is Oscar correct?

10. What connection is made between Lily and the law clerk?

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