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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. In Chapter 9, what is Quan flipping through?

2. What job did all new recruits hold in Martel's organization?

3. In Chapter 9, who meets with the DA regarding Quan's case?

4. How did DeMarcus's father die?

5. What type of vehicle did Martel have in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Quan's lawyer in Chapter 8, and how is he described him?

2. What does Quan envision might happen if the police start searching for the gun that killed Castillo?

3. Why did Doc help Quan get a new counselor, and how does she help him?

4. When Justyce visits Quan in Chapter 9, what is the first thing he asks Quan to do?

5. What was the house like that Trey lived in?

6. In Chapter 8, during the meeting Justyce calls, what does Mrs. Friedman say about ballistics?

7. What does Quan say about his confession?

8. In Chapter 8, what news does Quan's lawyer have for him?

9. How does Quan feel about the deal his attorney presents to him in Chapter 8?

10. In Chapter 6, what was Martel's organization and how was it constructed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A spoiler in literature is an element in a story that reveals plot elements. What are some titles of chapters or sections? How do those titles indicate what will happen in a chapter or section? Are the chapter or section titles spoilers?

Essay Topic 2

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 3

Adrienne Friedman does not believe that using witnesses on the scene when Officer Castillo died would convince the court of Quan’s innocence. What do all the witnesses who were on the scene when Officer Castillo died have in common? Why would the police or attorneys be unlikely to believe their testimony? Why would there be implicit bias against them?

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