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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Rusty NOT say that he understands regarding Barbara's murdering Carolyn?
(a) He understands her confusion.
(b) He understands the guilt.
(c) He understands her rage.
(d) He understands that she was prettier than Barbara.

2. Chapter 27 opens with the revelation that the prosecution cannot find _____________________.
(a) a murder weapon.
(b) the glass.
(c) the crime scene photos.
(d) Marty's address.

3. Rusty thinks that it could hurt his case if _________________, Larren Lyttle's best friend, turns out to be a hostile witness.
(a) Lip.
(b) Molto.
(c) Horgan.
(d) Razor.

4. What does Horgan admit to on the stand?
(a) He fired Carolyn.
(b) He had an affair with Carolyn.
(c) He hired Carolyn.
(d) He promoted Carolyn.

5. Under the adversity of Rusty's trial, his relationship with Barbara _________________________.
(a) has stayed the same.
(b) has dissolved.
(c) has taken a turn for the better.
(d) has intensified.

6. Why does Sandy chastise Kemp during a recess?
(a) He forgot the jurors' interview questions.
(b) He spilled coffee on crime scene photos.
(c) He laughed out loud during court proceedings.
(d) He says he thinks Rusty will beat the charge.

7. Sandy requests that __________________ not be allowed on the prosecuting team because he is also on the witness list.
(a) Dan Lipranzer.
(b) Della Guardia.
(c) Tommy Molto.
(d) Raymond Horgan.

8. Who does Horgan blame for the damage done to his career?
(a) Tommy Molto.
(b) Dan Lipranzer.
(c) Rusty.
(d) Della Guardia.

9. Nat is being sent to __________________ near Skageon until the trial is over.
(a) his aunt's home.
(b) a camp.
(c) his grandparents' home.
(d) a boarding school.

10. At the beginning of Chapter 37, Rusty is thrilled at being free but is also _________________.
(a) sad because he misses Carolyn.
(b) angry that Carolyn's murderer is still at large.
(c) incredulous that he wasn't convicted.
(d) bitter because of what he endured.

11. Sandy tells Rusty that Horgan got Carolyn the job as Deputy Prosecutor on the condition that ____________________.
(a) Lyttle stop taking bribes.
(b) she sleep with Horgan.
(c) she seduce Rusty and get him fired.
(d) she would have an affair with Lyttle.

12. Which of the following is NOT something that Rusty worries about at the moment?
(a) What will happen to him if he goes to prison.
(b) What will happen to Nat if Rusty goes to prison.
(c) Whether Carolyn ever really loved him.
(d) His gratitude for Barbara's taking care of his sick mother.

13. What is the name of the black street gang to which Leon Wells belongs?
(a) Night Saints.
(b) Noir Saints.
(c) Ebony Saints.
(d) Midnight.

14. Who shows up at Carolyn's apartment while Rusty and Lip are inspecting it?
(a) Marty.
(b) Horgan.
(c) Leon.
(d) Molto.

15. The prosecution states that it will not call ____________ as a witness.
(a) Molto.
(b) Lip.
(c) Leon.
(d) Marty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nico ask Rusty when he sees him in the restroom?

2. How many potential jurors enter the courtroom for the selection process?

3. What does Horgan say he does NOT recall about Rusty's case while discussing it with Rusty and Sandy?

4. Why did Sandy continually bring up the introduction of the B file into evidence during the trial?

5. What fact has the prosecution not been able to establish in court?

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