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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. What is the note about that Harkin gives to the judge once the trial resumes?

2. How much of the winnings does Derrick ask for?

3. What does Christiano tell Hoppy is the reason for the deal?

4. What stance does Durwood Cable take as he begins to talk to the potential jurors?

5. What does Wendall Rohr promise to prove in his opening statement?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information about the trial do Ken and Ben share with Lonnie Shaver as before their meeting ends?

2. What do Pang and Doyle do when FItch sends them to Easter's apartment?

3. What does Dr. Ueuker testimony reveal and why is it cut short?

4. What does Cleve finally agree to as his terms for Derrick?

5. What information do the lawyers at Whitney, Cable and White have on Easter?

6. What three things does Easter bring to the Judges attention when he meets with him?

7. What does the conversation between Easter and Coleman consist of and what information does he tell her about?

8. What are Marlee's demands when she meets with Fitch?

9. What message does Marlee provide to Fitch when she calls him on Monday morning?

10. What does the document claim about Robilio that the agents give to Hoppy to show his wife in hopes of swaying her vote?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you think this novel has a basis in truth? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the book, both sides believed they were winning the case. What events led them to feel this way? Do you think they were each justified in their beliefs? Do you think Rohr was as aggressive as he should have been? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Which side of the case do you think is more successful at sabotaging the jury? Why do you feel this way? What is your opinion on jury sabotage?

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