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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. Who went with the inspector through the Sweets' house?

2. What was the verdict in the Henry Sweet trial?

3. What did Toms hope to avoid when it came to proving his case against the Sweets?

4. Where were Sweet and the other men taken?

5. On what date was Sweet called to testify?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the chores of trial break down for Darrow and Hays?

2. How did White approach the Sweets' lawyers? What was the outcome of the meeting?

3. What happened during jury selection?

4. Aside from notoriety, how did Darrow's presence help the Sweet case?

5. How did the author describe Darrow's approach to the witnesses?

6. Where did Sweet and Gladys travel after he was released? What was the purpose?

7. Discuss the replacement of Hays on the defense team.

8. Briefly describe the closing arguments and verdict.

9. Who was Walter White and why was he sent to Detroit?

10. What was agreed upon by the court and the defense?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the career and professional skills of Clarence Darrow. Detail Darrow's educational history, evolution as an attorney, involvement in the Sweet case, and other famous cases in which he participated.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss in detail the family history of the Sweets, from slavery to professional success. Include as many historical facts as possible.

Essay Topic 3

In Detroit in the 1920s, Detroit was a growing city. Amongst the things that existed in Detroit at that time were speakeasies, gangsters, prohibition, and political corruption. Explain in detail the culture and lifestyle in Detroit and how the characters in the story were affected by each.

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