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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. Where did Maggie and Will meet for their first 'date'?

2. What did Palmer offer Maggie when she married Will?

3. What does Norma finally convince him to do?

4. Where is the premiere after party held?

5. What movie does Will get the lead in?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what ways does Will convince Maggie that he loves her?

2. What does Norma discover about Will and the night that he died?

3. What is the first inkling Maggie has that Will could be violent with her?

4. What happens on the night that Maggie shoots Will Shepherd?

5. What information is Norma Breen trying so hard to uncover and why?

6. How does Will finally manage to conspire to meet Maggie again?

7. What is Will's emotional state after the premiere and once he has returned home?

8. What does Peter say on the stand that he hopes will hang Maggie?

9. What irritated Will the most about life?

10. What does Maggie learn in Tarrytown that rattles her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The legal system has many flaws but what might be seen as one of its greatest is the treatment that witnesses are forced to endure by opposing council. In this novel, which witness is browbeaten on the stand for the sake of 'justice'? How does this scenario compare to real life trials and their witnesses? Is it likely that cases of rape or sexual misconduct go unreported because witnesses fear this kind of character assassination on the stand? What recent cases in life can be compared to this issue? Should the legal rules be changed to protect those who come forward with claims of sexual abuse?

Essay Topic 2

Motivation can be provided in many ways. What is the best kind of motivation that can be used? Why is it better than other forms? What is the difference between negative and positive motivation? How strong are they and which is more effective? Why? What kind of motivation do you find is most effective with you and why? Is this positive or negative motivation? Which of these kinds of motivation were used to encourage Maggie? Will? Jennie?

Essay Topic 3

What is justifiable homicide? In which cases should prosecution be avoided entirely? Maggie is put on trial when it is believed that her third husband dies at her hand. How likely is it that victims of abuse end up in abuse relationships again? What are the relationship dynamics that would draw a person back into this kind of situation again? How common is it for victims of abuse to seek out abusive partners unconsciously again? Why?

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