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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 many glasses are shown in a crime scene photo in court?
2. Horgan states that Rusty never said that ________________________.
3. What does Rusty find on a large iron tool in the basement of his house?
4. Who is Mrs. Krapotnik?
5. Before the testimony of the person in #135, the judge instructs the jury that the absence of _______________ entitles them to raise reasonable doubt in their minds regarding Rusty's guilt.
Short Essay Questions
1. What instruction does Judge Lyttle give to the jury regarding the missing glass and what does the fingerprint expert admit about other prints at the crime scene?
2. On the first day of the trial, what does the defense say it has not had a chance to examine yet and who does the prosecution agree not to call during the trial?
3. What does Rusty deduce about why Sandy was considering entering the B file into the trial?
4. Why does Della Guardia want Molto to testify in the case? What does Dr. Robinson say regarding Rusty's ever confessing murder to him?
5. What does Rusty recall about washing the murder weapon and how does Barbara behave to let the reader know that she is the murderer?
6. What points of possible incrimination against himself does Rusty take mental note of?
7. How does the murder trial affect Rusty and Barbara's marriage?
8. Why is the end of the trial so unsettling for the reader?
9. What kindness does Marty Polhemus show to Rusty which, had he not, would have had bad consequences for him?
10. How have innocence and simplicity leave the life of Rusty and his family?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The author uses more than one theme in the novel. Identify at least two themes in the story and then cite an example to support each theme.
Essay Topic 2
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 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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