View a FREE sample

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Kathy O'Brien tell Steve she was born?
(a) Manhattan.
(b) Harlem.
(c) Queens.
(d) Brooklyn.

2. What crime is prisoner Acie accused of?
(a) Kidnapping.
(b) Armed robbery of a check cashing place.
(c) Grand Theft Auto.
(d) Murder.

3. In the screenplay description of the inmates "yelling from cell to cell," what distinguishes their yells?
(a) It is in foreign languages.
(b) It is very quiet.
(c) It is very scary.
(d) Much of it is obscene.

4. In the notes Steve writes just after his father leaves, what does he say he did at the drugstore?
(a) Smashed the windows.
(b) Go in and looked around.
(c) Robbed it.
(d) Destroyed the security cameras.

5. In his journal from Wednesday, July 8, where does Steve say that he does not feel involved with his own case?
(a) In court.
(b) At home.
(c) On the bus.
(d) In jail.

6. What is the color of Petrocelli's suit in Chapter 1?
(a) Blue.
(b) Red.
(c) White.
(d) Gray.

7. Where does the exterior shot take place in the screenplay following the note of Tuesday, July 7?
(a) 47th Street.
(b) Wall Street.
(c) 191st Street.
(d) 141st Street.

8. In the credits in Chapter One, Kathy O'Brien is credited as what?
(a) District Doubter.
(b) Defense Attorney with Doubts.
(c) Assistant D.A.
(d) Doubting Defense Attorney.

9. How old is Steve?
(a) 16.
(b) 15.
(c) 14.
(d) 17.

10. In the prologue, Steve says if anyone is prison knows you are crying, what will happen?
(a) They will talk about it and beat you up.
(b) They will talk about it only.
(c) They will also cry.
(d) They will beat you up only.

11. What does O'Brien say a termite looks like?
(a) A honeybee.
(b) A cockroach with extra legs.
(c) An earwig with wings.
(d) An ant with wings.

12. What is the name of the prisoner who starts a fight with the preacher visiting the jail?
(a) Sunrise.
(b) Sunset.
(c) Linden.
(d) Lynch.

13. In the credits in Chapter 1, Sandra Petrocelli is credited as what?
(a) District Attorney.
(b) Indifferent Attorney.
(c) Dedicated Prosecutor.
(d) Attorney General.

14. In the credits in Chapter 1, James King is credited as what?
(a) The Criminal.
(b) The Hood.
(c) The Innocent.
(d) The Thug.

15. Why does Steve start writing his own movie?
(a) To earn money.
(b) To get famous.
(c) To show he is not a monster.
(d) To make sense of his life.

Short Answer Questions

1. During Karyl's testimony, there is a close up shot of crime scene photos. Which part of the victim's body can be seen in these photos?

2. Who is the author of this book?

3. Why does the judge call for a break during the intense questioning of Wendell Bolton by Briggs?

4. According to Osvaldo, how old is he?

5. What time of day does Steve say someone in prison might get beaten up for sniffling?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 457 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample