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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. Rusty thinks that he cannot calm Barbara's inner tumult because too much of his energies must be directed toward the "monumental task" of __________________________.

2. What does Rusty notice about Carolyn while they wait for the verdict?

3. In what county does the story take place?

4. Who is able to connect with the McGaffen boy and get him to talk about his abuse?

5. Barbara tells Rusty that he lets _________________ use him all the time.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sandy think about Nico Della Guardia's decision to not add a charge of obstruction of justice against Rusty?

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

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

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

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

6. Why did Carolyn most likely want Rusty to run for District Attorney instead of Horgan?

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

8. What is the premise of "Presumed Innocent"?

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

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

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 betrayal. Identify at least two themes about betrayal in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

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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