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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. Rusty thinks that he cannot calm Barbara's inner tumult because too much of his energies must be directed toward the "monumental task" of __________________________.
(a) taking care of Nat.
(b) keeping his job.
(c) staying physically healthy.
(d) being himself.

2. What is the nickname of the county pathologist?
(a) Painless.
(b) Formaldehyde.
(c) Fingers.
(d) Dr. Death.

3. Who is Larren Lyttle?
(a) A reporter.
(b) A detective.
(c) A cop.
(d) A judge.

4. What did Carolyn tell Rusty when he could sense her lust for him while working late one night?
(a) Ready.
(b) Not now.
(c) Yes.
(d) Soon.

5. Rusty tells Lipranzer that Rusty's phone number _______________________.
(a) is on the parking garage wall.
(b) should be a private listing.
(c) will be listed on Carolyn's phone records.
(d) has to be changed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lionel Kenneally tells Rusty that Carolyn was at the police station investigating files concerning ___________________.

2. Rusty's love for Carolyn was seldom ___________________.

3. Who is the pathologist working on the case of Carolyn's murder?

4. What was Carolyn's son's relationship with her?

5. What does the pathologist say about the rapist?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are the typical roles in a sexual relationship reversed with Rusty and Carolyn and what does that say about their personalities?

2. What does Rusty reveal about his courtroom technique in "Opening Statement"?

3. Explain Rusty's relationship with his boss, Raymond Horgan, especially as it relates to running for the District Attorney job.

4. How has the author's development of the characters up to this point affect the reader's perception as the murder trial begins?

5. How does the author try to create some sympathy for Rusty's character regarding his stagnant marriage and his attraction to Carolyn?

6. What is Barbara's reaction when she learns that Rusty will be working on Carolyn's murder case?

7. Who wins the District Attorney election and what does Horgan tell Rusty at his election day party?

8. What quality does Rusty attach to beautiful people like his own father?

9. What technique does the author use in character development which is similar to a lawyer making a case?

10. How is Carolyn able to connect with little Wendell McGaffen when preparing for the abuse case?

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