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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. Which witness did the defense recall?

2. Besides Bodie, who did Peewee grope on camera?

3. Who did Bodie plan to name for the first time in court?

4. What does Yahav say about DNA evidence in 1995?

5. In Part II, which characters have divorced?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Dwight Boudreau's testimony.

2. What informaton do Geoff's photos reveal?

3. After talking to Geoff, what does Bodie realize about Dorian's harrassment of her?

4. How did Britt and Alder find blood in the shed at Granby?

5. What advice does Fran give Bodie about "Starlet Fever"?

6. What happened when Beth took the witness stand?

7. Why is nobody optimistic that Robbie will be on trial?

8. In what way does Bodie break sequestration rules?

9. According to Bodie, did Mr. Bloch love Thalia?

10. In Part II, what has happened with Bodie and Jerome's relationship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the way different characters react to Britt's project and Thalia's case becoming relevant again. Compare and contrast the reactions of three different characters in the text. Why do they react this way?

Essay Topic 2

Why does Bodie interrupt the story at times to include details about Omar's injuries? What is the greater implication of these interjections? How else does Makkai make this point?

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 30, Bodie says, “It’s human instinct to put yourself at the heart of a disaster. Not even for attention, but because it feels true" (162). What does this mean? Discuss at least two examples from the text and use textual evidence to support your opinion.

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