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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Donaldson do in the courtroom when Judge Townsend read his sentence of 30 years in prison with 20 years suspended?
(a) He screamed.
(b) He yelled at Huguet.
(c) He cried.
(d) He collapsed.

2. As described in Chapter 20, the final two witnesses called during Donaldson's trial were Donaldson himself and which member of his family?
(a) His brother.
(b) His father.
(c) His sister.
(d) His mother.

3. As revealed in Chapter 16, Paoli argued that the university's failure to update which document should their burden of proof higher in Jordan Johnson's case?
(a) The alma mater.
(b) The university constitution.
(c) Dear Colleague Letter.
(d) The student bill of rights.

4. In what month of 2012 did the UM president Royce Engstrom organize a public form to address "the rash of sexual assaults" (128) at his institution?
(a) April.
(b) December.
(c) September.
(d) January.

5. How long after the criminal charge was filed against Jordan Johnson did it become clear the Kirsten Pabst had joined his defense team?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 1 week.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 1 month.

Short Answer Questions

1. Pabst made the claim to the jury that Cecilia Washburn was accusing Johnson of rape due to what real reason?

2. Which reporter's words are used in the epigraph for Part Three: Unwanted Attention?

3. In Chapter 17, Beth Huguet said on the stand that which element of Donaldson's post-rape behavior bothered her the most?

4. To what amount was Donaldson's bail lowered just before he posted bail to be released?

5. Paoli referred in his closing arguments to which expert's testimony that dispelled myths about rape?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the symbolism of the watch left behind by Jordan Johnson, as described in Dean Couture's letter sent on March 27, 2012?

2. In what way does the epigraph included prior to Part Four: Scales of Justice depict the dual themes of secrecy and silence?

3. What sentence did Beau Donaldson receive after he pled guilty to raping Allison Huguet?

4. How did Jordan Johnson behave as his father was testifying on his behalf and how does Krakauer characterize Johnson's actions?

5. How did Hillary McLaughlin describe her assault at the hands of Beau Donaldson?

6. Who is Dr. David Lisak and what insights did he provide during the Jordan Johnson trial?

7. What three elements did Datsopoulos name in his closing statement at the sentencing hearing when discussing the punishment Donaldson had already received?

8. What action did Cecilia Washburn decide to take after being counseled about her four options by the staff at First Step?

9. In what way does the theme of appearance versus reality arise within the epigraph Krakauer includes with Part Three: Unwanted Attention?

10. What four options were provided to Washburn by the staff at First Step after her assault?

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