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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 are Abe and his children managing after his wife's death?

2. What is the name of the bar where Mark and Wes meet?

3. Wes objects to _____________ being included on Mark's defense team.

4. What promise did Christina's mother break?

5. What does Wes make Abe admit to during questioning?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are Wes and Sam at odds over Mark's criminal nature?

2. Why does the judge rule that Chas Brown cannot testify against Mark?

3. What is the impact of Michael Ross' testimony against Mark?

4. What information do Wes and Glitsky share with Christina to prove that Mark is a rapist and a murderer?

5. What makes the judge believe that Mark is working for a mistrial?

6. What defense statement does Wes deliver regarding Mark's lack of motive to kill his wife?

7. Why does Sam not want Wes to meet with Mark?

8. Why does Diane set off the metal detectors at the courthouse and what are the implications?

9. What is the prosecutor's version of what happened to Sheila on the day of the murder?

10. Who is Father Gorman and what is his role in Archbishop Flaherty's decision to not testify on Mark's behalf?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of betrayal. Identify at least two themes about betrayal in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one theme in the novel. Identify at least two themes in the story and then cite an example to support each theme.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment then cite an example to support your answers.

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