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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 is the slang term for the gene mutation called MAOA Knockout?

2. Andy realizes that Jonathan's back-up plan involves telling the court that Jacob has what?

3. In what year does Jacob's trial for murder begin?

4. First-degree murder carries a mandatory sentence of what?

5. What does Neal name as the murder weapon on the first day of trial?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe details about the mysterious car that Andy believes is following him at a certain point in the narrative.

2. How is Andy's capacity for violence demonstrated in his interaction with Matthew at Matthew's home?

3. What is the significance of Sarah's inability to understand Andy's allusion to Cliff Huxtable?

4. How does Andy get Patz's attention when he wants to talk to Patz?

5. Once Andy agrees to provide Dr. Vogel with the item she requests, what new task does she put in front of Andy?

6. What verdict does Andy name as the only one that will make a real difference to his family, even if Jacob is acquitted?

7. Describe the symptoms Andy describes as being associated with his "familiar battlefield euphoria" (243) going into Jacob's trial.

8. What is the judge's ruling about the introduction of evidence relating to the murder gene?

9. How does Andy characterize his friend Duffy's level of honesty?

10. What does Jacob's iPod Touch symbolize?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the symbolism of the single fingerprint stamped on the young murder victim's sweatshirt and explain the purpose the author has in mind for its inclusion.

Essay Topic 2

Write a critical essay about the novel while using the critical power theory lens of psychoanalytical theory. Use textual evidence to back up your strong, specific claim combining research about applying psychoanalytical theory to a text with concrete details from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

What is the function of Laurie's character within the narrative and what goals does her character help the author to fulfill?

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