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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. How is the judge for Rusty's case chosen?

2. What did Rusty and Carolyn do while waiting for the verdict in the McGaffen trial?

3. Who is formally charged with Carolyn's murder?

4. Who is Della Guardia's chief lackey?

5. What is Rusty's last name?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What information does Lip find about Leon Wells regarding his probation officer and the prosecuting attorney?

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

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

6. What is the most questionable piece of evidence that is mentioned--at least in Rusty's eyes?

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

8. What does Rusty tell Robinson about his behavior after Carolyn ended their affair?

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

10. What would lead Dr. Kumagai to believe that Carolyn's rapist was sterile?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Suspicion takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Larren Lyttle. What is his role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by creating Larren Lyttle's character in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

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

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