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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. The day before Ellie puts Katie on the stand, what does Samuel ask Katie?

2. When Ellie cross examines Lizzie, what does she argue about the footprint found near the baby's body?

3. Who offered a plea bargain to Ellie?

4. Who is the father of Ellie's baby?

5. Who arranged to be a witness at trial?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ellie believe she can trust Coop in Chapter 16?

2. After the pathologist's testimony, what did Katie do on the way home to the farm?

3. In Chapter 10, when Stephen arrives at the Fisher farm, what does Ellie tell him after dinner?

4. What happened when Ellie returned to the Fisher farm the first night of trial?

5. What does Ellie get the medical examiner to admit during his testimony?

6. In Chapter 9, what does the friend who visits Katie a few days after the girl had a date with Samuel, say to Katie?

7. Who was the first witness and what did the witness say?

8. What does Katie say about the baby's death when she takes the stand?

9. In Chapter 10, when Jacob returns to the farm again, what does he say and what is his father's response?

10. When the prosecution questions Jacob, what is the prosecution able to suggest about Katie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are two alternate theories of how the baby died. What are they? Which seems more plausible? Why? If the mother of the baby had been someone other than Katie, would that make a difference? Does the way that the author builds Katie's character have an impact on the reader believing one theory of death over another?

Essay Topic 2

How does Ellie make herself fit in with Katie's family? Is it important? Why might Ellie have wanted to fit in with Katie's family and community?

Essay Topic 3

What role did Sarah play in the book? What decisions did she make and why? What influenced her decisions? Family? Amish beliefs?

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