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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. Dr. David Lisak was the second witness called by the prosecution in Jordan Johnson's case. Lisak is "considered to be one of the nation's foremost experts on" (252) what?

2. On what date in 2012 did Washburn report Johnson's sexual assault to the Missoula Police Department?

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

4. Who took Washburn to the First Step Resource Center when she confessed that she had been raped?

5. How long after Washburn's examination at the First Step Resource Center did Washburn report Jordan Johnson's rape to the UM Dean of Students Charles Couture?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How did Beth Huguet respond to Milt Datsopoulos's cross-examination about whether Beau had ever physically hurt Allison in the past?

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

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

6. What main symptom of trauma did Stephen Green report seeing in his friend Cecilia Washburn in the aftermath of her rape?

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

8. In Chapter 16, Krakauer explains some of the methods David Paoli used once he took on Johnson's case?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is the theme of courage portrayed in Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town? Examine Krakauer's treatment of and messages regarding courage throughout the book.

Essay Topic 2

What messages does Krakauer send to the audience about the themes of isolation and outreach?

Essay Topic 3

What ultimate message is Krakauer sending about the nature and value of communication within Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town?

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