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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. How does the media learn who will be attending Romey's funeral?

2. Why does Mark want to sue the detention center to which he is taken?

3. What fee does Reggie charge Mark as a retainer?

4. What does Mark tell his mother over the phone about the detention facility?

5. Why is Mark's mother happy to meet Reggie?

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. Describe the only real-life experience that Mark has had with lawyers until now.

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

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

5. As Foltrigg and his crew wait for Mark to talk, they begin researching their legal options. What are their options?

6. Why does Reggie object to the juvenile hearing and why doesn't she ask for a continuance?

7. How does Officer Hardy get Mark's fingerprints, and why does he want them?

8. Discuss what the FBI learns through their salt and pepper shaker bugs.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the central theme of The Client? How does the theme relate to Mark, Reggie, Muldanno, and Foltrigg?

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of Ricky to the story? How might the novel have differed if he had not been introduced as a minor character?

Essay Topic 3

Is Reggie's desire to help less fortunate clients an act of charity or co-dependency? Explain and support your answer.

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