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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 will happen to Mark if he makes any more outbursts in court?

2. What does Mark realize when he arrives home one night and the house is quiet?

3. Samantha calls Christina and tries to convince her that Mark is guilty of ___________________.

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

5. What does Mark do to try to arouse sympathy from the jury?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Wes contact Glitsky prior to meeting with Christina?

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

5. What does Christina realize about Mark as a person after they are married and she understands how manipulative he is?

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

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

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

9. What does Archbishop Flaherty tell Wes regarding Mark's trial while they attend a charity event?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

GUILT is a modern-day mystery story. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Wes Farrels. 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

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Christina, Wes, Sam and Glitsky. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, and socialization.

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