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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. Who has been stabbed to death at the beginning of Chapter 11?
(a) John Strout.
(b) Mark Dooher.
(c) Victor Trang.
(d) Wes Farrell.

2. What does Abe realize is the motive for Sheila's murder?
(a) Sheila's life insurance policy.
(b) Burglary.
(c) The attraction between Mark and Christina.
(d) Lydia's jealousy.

3. What is Mark's overall goal regarding the Catholic Church case?
(a) To show that the widow's daughter was promiscuous.
(b) To further victimize the widow.
(c) To minimize any public relations issues.
(d) To remain the attorney in good standing for the church.

4. Why had Joe and Christina had a fight earlier in the day?
(a) She wrecked his car.
(b) She brought her resume to the firm.
(c) She spent too much money on shoes.
(d) He flirted with another girl.

5. How is the story of Mark's indictment for murder released?
(a) Newspaper.
(b) Television.
(c) Radio.
(d) Internet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mark decide to not try the Catholic Church case in court?

2. Who is the Archbishop that Mark vows to help attain the position of Cardinal?

3. What does Victor Trang tell Mark about the case against the Catholic Church?

4. How had Mark once killed a supplier of bad heroin?

5. What are Victor Trang's witnesses willing to testify to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Mark visiting with Archbishop Jim Flaherty in Chapter 5?

2. How does Mark manipulate the office situation so that he can hire Christina as an intern at the law firm?

3. How does Mark meet Christina?

4. Why do the prosecutors agree to go forward with prosecuting Mark for Sheila's murder?

5. What settlement figure does Mark offer Victor Trang and why does he extend it at this time?

6. Describe Abe Glitsky's personal problems at home.

7. Who is Chas Brown and what is his relationship with Mark?

8. How does Mark calculate a meeting with Christina and how does he get to know her better?

9. Whose murder is Glitsky called back from his personal leave to investigate in Chapter 22?

10. How does Mark go out of his way to try to make it appear that he does not have romantic interest in Christina?

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