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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. What fee does Reggie charge Mark as a retainer?
(a) $1.
(b) $100.
(c) $10.
(d) Nothing.

2. Why does Fink want to testify in Judge Harry's court?
(a) Because he deeply respects the judge.
(b) To get media coverage for the upcoming election.
(c) To convince the judge that Romey knew where a body was hidden.
(d) He believes he knows information that no one else knows.

3. How does Mark temporarily get away from his interview with the FBI?
(a) He asks for a cola.
(b) He asks to go to the restroom.
(c) He bolts for the door.
(d) He says he's tired and needs a nap.

4. Why is there so much media coverage of Romey's funeral?
(a) Because Muldanno was there.
(b) Because of his death.
(c) Because he had a large family.
(d) Because he was loved by many.

5. How do agents respond when Mark asks if he should get a lawyer?
(a) Lawyers are expensive and unnecessary.
(b) Lawyers are evil and will hurt you.
(c) Lawyers are a good idea if you have enough money.
(d) Lawyers are a pain and you don't need one.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Foltrigg decide to do to scare Mark following Judge Harry's court?

2. What disturbing information does Romey drag out of The Blade?

3. How does Romey implicate Mark as having some connection with his suicide?

4. Which brother catches the other stealing their mother's cigarettes?

5. Who burns down Mark's family trailer home?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are Mark's mother and the doctor skeptical about Mark's story when he finally decides to tell the whole truth (except for Romey's secret)?

2. Foltrigg is naturally upset not to get the desired results from Mark's juvenile court hearing. Why does he regain excitement quickly?

3. Why does Reggie usually take her clients home to meet Momma Love?

4. In what ways does Reggie claim that Mark's rights have been violated during the investigation of Romey's death?

5. Discuss Reggie's life as a wife, mother, and law school student.

6. Why is the media coverage of Romey's funeral unexpected, and why does it occur?

7. How does Mark make the detention center attendant feel sorry for him when he returns to his cell following his juvenile hearing? What does he get out of the pity?

8. Discuss Judge Harry Roosevelt's dedication to his job.

9. What is ironic about Foltrigg's choice of a juvenile hearing for Mark's testimony?

10. What are the problems that Mark mulls over when he is taken from his mother and brother to a juvenile detention facility? How does he feel?

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