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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. Raymond tells Rusty that he might be able to get him a job as a ____________________.

2. Barbara has gone back to school to get her PhD in what subject?

3. The police department is located in _______________ Hall.

4. Which of the following is NOT among the evidence used to try Rusty for Carolyn's murder?

5. What is Rusty's nickname?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Rusty's first encounter with Marty Polhemus at the university.

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

3. What crime scene evidence is revealed in Chapter 2?

4. What are the two reasons that there is a delay in getting a computerized scan of the fingerprint evidence?

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

6. How is the B file introduced into the novel?

7. What is the double meaning of Rusty's telling Robinson that he was lost in his affair with Carolyn?

8. What are the circumstances in which Tommy Molto accuses Rusty of killing Carolyn?

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

10. Why does Rusty tell Marty about his own father's neglect of him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Turow's writing style. How is he different from other writers of his time? What are some of his characteristic writing techniques? Identify some examples of his classic style in PRESUMED INNOCENT.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Rusty. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

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