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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. The prosecution states that it will not call ____________ as a witness.
2. Most of the selected jurors are _______________________.
3. What does Rusty ask Sandy when he visits him late on the night of the end of the trial?
4. Judge Lyttle has a history of attacking prosecutors and __________________ in court.
5. Sandy's questioning in court ruins ________________ career.
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the tone of Chapters 26-28 and who does the author set up as the champions for the prosecution and the defense?
2. What incriminating information does Leon Wells give to Rusty and Lip about Carolyn and Larren Lyttle?
3. What impact does the missing glass have on Rusty's case at this point?
4. What are Rusty's thoughts about his father when Sandy mentions how Rusty met Horgan, and what do they mean regarding implications of the family influence on people?
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 does Lionel Kenneally tell Rusty that connects Larren Lyttle to Carolyn and Tommy Molto?
7. What does Sandy say about Rusty in the judge's chambers about someone framing Rusty and why does he take that chance?
8. Why does Della Guardia want Molto to testify in the case? What does Dr. Robinson say regarding Rusty's ever confessing murder to him?
9. How have innocence and simplicity leave the life of Rusty and his family?
10. Why does Horgan consider his relationship with Rusty to be over?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.
Essay Topic 2
Turow is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony. Briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.
Essay Topic 3
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?
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