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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. What was Willie's sentence for attempted murder?

2. What led Willie to be prosecuted in prison?

3. What was Willie convicted of?

4. Who did Donna's daughter tell of her assault?

5. How long was Willie's sentence?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the Bellevue staff conclude about Willie in Part III, Chapter 10?

2. Why did some of the jurors have sleepless nights?

3. What happened on December 9, 1962 in Part III, Chapter 8?

4. What did William decide to do for his case?

5. What was Butch surprised about in Part V, Chapter 15?

6. What did Willie believe about a social compact?

7. Who was Carey and why was he being attacked?

8. What did the detective, Patrick Dugan, reveal?

9. Who was Donna Bernhagen and what could Butch not handle?

10. Who were Noel Perez and Moises Perez?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of the NAACP in helping to get Butch Bosket paroled from prison.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the impact of the Jim Crow Laws and how such laws was a sign of a new era of deteriorated race relations.

Essay Topic 3

Do you think that there was a social compact against Willie Bosket or do you think that he created his own future? Explain your reasoning.

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