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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. What is Rusty's profession?

3. Who is Jamie Kemp?

4. What did Rusty say to Carolyn when he called her home a few times after they broke up?

5. Wendell McGaffen had to go on the witness stand to counteract __________________ testimony against his mother.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the importance to the plot of Rusty's visits with his psychiatrist?

5. What is the nature of the phone calls to Rusty's home that are listed in Carolyn's phone records?

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

7. How does Rusty's attraction to Carolyn influence his closing statement in the Wendell McGaffen case?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

How does Turow use the literary technique of local color in PRESUMED INNOCENT? What elements comprise local color? Give some examples of the local color in Kindle County establishments, in the characters, and in the events.

Essay Topic 3

PRESUMED INNOCENT is a modern-day mystery story. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

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