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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. The prosecutor says that Mark went to ________________ after murdering Sheila.

3. What type of medication had Sheila taken on the day of her murder?

4. What is the result of Mark's trial?

5. Why does Abe go to Mark's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mark convince Wes to meet with him in person?

2. What are the repercussions of a photo taken of Mark and Christina kissing?

3. What does Christina tell her mother when she calls her from the hospital?

4. What does Wes notice when he returns to the room being used for the defense?

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

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

7. How does Wes show that he does not believe Mark is innocent by the end of the trial?

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

9. What information does Mark provide about not killing Sheila when he takes the stand?

10. How does Wes' behavior with Mark show an almost naive bond of friendship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lescroarts is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Mark Dooher. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Christina. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her at this point in his life?

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