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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. An unsigned letter in the B file in Carolyn's office states that someone the writer calls Noel was arrested for ________________________.
2. What was Carolyn's son's relationship with her?
3. Rusty thinks that he cannot calm Barbara's inner tumult because too much of his energies must be directed toward the "monumental task" of __________________________.
4. Who questioned Wendell on the witness stand?
5. Dan Lipranzer suggests that Carolyn may have let ______________________ into her apartment.
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Rusty's attraction to Carolyn influence his closing statement in the Wendell McGaffen case?
2. Why does Rusty tell Marty about his own father's neglect of him?
3. Describe Rusty's first encounter with Marty Polhemus at the university.
4. How is Carolyn able to connect with little Wendell McGaffen when preparing for the abuse case?
5. How is the B file introduced into the novel?
6. What does Rusty tell Robinson about his behavior after Carolyn ended their affair?
7. What technique does the author use in character development which is similar to a lawyer making a case?
8. Who wins the District Attorney election and what does Horgan tell Rusty at his election day party?
9. Why did Carolyn most likely want Rusty to run for District Attorney instead of Horgan?
10. What quality does Rusty attach to beautiful people like his own father?
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
Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Rusty, Barbara and Nat. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.
Essay Topic 3
Explain Turow's use of humor in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of humor and explain why the author used them where he did.
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